50th Autumn Used Book Fair at Hyakumanben Chionji
- Dates
- Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 3 (Tue)
- Hours
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Price
- Check the official page
- Where
- Hyakumanben Chionji Temple grounds (Demachiyanagi)
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Kyoto's autumn used book fair, now in its 50th edition.
Good to know
The autumn used book fair of the Kyoto Antiquarian Booksellers' association, now in its 50th year, with secondhand bookshops lining the grounds of Hyakumanben Chionji Temple. On the first day stalls open after a memorial service for old books. A printed catalog (500 yen) themed on the 100th year of Showa is also available.
- Dates
- Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 3 (Tue)
- Hours
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Venue
- Hyakumanben Chionji Temple grounds
- Nearest station
- Demachiyanagi
- Admission
- Check the official page
About this event
The fair opens with a memorial service for old books before anything is sold. The Autumn Used Book Fair, held by the Kyoto Antiquarian Booksellers' association in the grounds of Hyakumanben Chionji Temple, reaches its 50th edition in 2026. It runs for five days, October 30 to November 3, from 10:00 to 17:00 each day. On the first day, stalls open after the book memorial service ends. A catalog, Aozora No. 14, has also been issued with a feature on the 100th year of Showa; it costs 500 yen and is ordered through the 14 member shops. Secondhand bookshops line the temple grounds in Sakyo Ward at a book fair that has run for 50 years.
Highlights
- Kyoto's autumn used book fair, now in its 50th edition.
- On the first day, stalls open after a memorial service for books.
- Catalog Aozora No. 14 features the 100th year of Showa.
- Secondhand bookshops line the grounds of Hyakumanben Chionji.
- Good for
- People hunting for old books and magazines, and book lovers out for a stroll.
Good to know before you go
- On the first day (October 30), stalls open after the book memorial service.
- Some shops may cancel or not take part. Check the organizer's blog for updates.
- The catalog is 500 yen (tax and postage included), ordered through member shops.
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FAQ
- What is 50th Autumn Used Book Fair at Hyakumanben Chionji?
- The fair opens with a memorial service for old books before anything is sold. The Autumn Used Book Fair, held by the Kyoto Antiquarian Booksellers' association in the grounds of Hyakumanben Chionji Temple, reaches its 50th edition in 2026. It runs for five days, October 30 to November 3, from 10:00 to 17:00 each day. On the first day, stalls open after the book memorial service ends. A catalog, Aozora No. 14, has also been issued with a feature on the 100th year of Showa; it costs 500 yen and is ordered through the 14 member shops. Secondhand bookshops line the temple grounds in Sakyo Ward at a book fair that has run for 50 years.
- When is 50th Autumn Used Book Fair at Hyakumanben Chionji?
- From Oct 30 (Fri) to Nov 3 (Tue), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 10:00 – 17:00
- How much does it cost?
- Check the official page
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Hyakumanben Chionji Temple grounds. The nearest station is Demachiyanagi.
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