Images from Toji Temple Flea Market, Kyoto

I’m conscious that nearly a year has passed since our last trip to Japan and I still have so much about the trip that I haven’t shared yet.

One of my favourite mornings was a visit to Kyoto’s Toji Temple for the monthly Kōbō-san flea market that’s held in the grounds on the 21st of each month. It was surprisingly busy, with a food-to-eat-now and produce market alongside the stalls selling both second hand goods and new products. I loved it! I’ll let the photos speak for themselves.

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Approaching the entrance; entering; within the temple grounds

 

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An area of prayer by a statue of Kōbō Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism in Japan and the head priest of the temple about 30 years after its establishment

 

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Random market wares

 

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Food vendors, to eat on site and to takeaway; I was surprised to recognise the man in the yellow apron and headgear from our trip the previous year, I remembered him being at Takayama Miyagawa morning market!

 

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There were peaceful corners even amid the bustle of flea market day

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14 Comments to "Images from Toji Temple Flea Market, Kyoto"

  1. NickyB

    I love these photos. Especially love that so many ladies are wearing Kavey-hats 😉 x

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  2. Sally - My Custard Pie

    I would love to visit Japan. Hard to believe that in a place with such a distinct and different culture there are the most McDonalds outside the US – especially when you see this amazing temple photos.

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  3. Sarah, Maison Cupcake

    Fascinating, especially the dollies in the basket! I think markets give much more insight into everyday life in a country than the polished stuff in shops.

    I am so guilty of not publishing travel pictures, I think you might have motivated me to finally deal with some of mine.

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  4. Laura@howtocookgoodfood

    I love your photos here, it shows a little piece of a country that really interests me so much. You must have loved every minute of your trip and I am guessing you will be going back again. One day I will get there!

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