Market in Kyoto
Hyakumanben Handmade Market
A handmade crafts market held on the grounds of Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple.
- Dates
- Nov 15 (Sun)
- Hours
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Venue
- Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple
- Nearest station
- Demachiyanagi
- Admission
- Free admission
About this event
A historic Kyoto temple becomes a gathering place for contemporary makers. The Hyakumanben Handmade Market is held at Chionji Temple, with the fifteenth day of each month serving as its regular date. Kyoto City's official tourism information lists the November 2026 edition. Visitors can experience the contrast between temple surroundings and everyday craft culture.
Highlights
- Handmade market in Chionji Temple grounds
- Regularly held on the fifteenth of the month
- A morning market in eastern Kyoto
- Accessible from Demachiyanagi Station
- Good for
- For travelers interested in Kyoto's craft markets and temple culture.
Good to know before you go
- Check Kyoto City's tourism information for updates.
- Participating vendors vary between editions.
Pochikichi's story cornerWhy are handmade markets held at Kyoto temples?
Temples in Kyoto are often visited for their architecture, sculpture and gardens. At Chionji Temple, however, the grounds also serve as a venue for a handmade market. The space becomes both a cultural landmark and a place for exchange.
Kyoto City's tourism information lists the market's 2026 dates. Its regular monthly schedule makes it possible for travelers to plan a visit around the event.
Unlike shopping in a permanent retail district, browsing crafts within temple grounds connects contemporary makers with Kyoto's historic urban spaces. That is why the temple setting and the handmade works deserve attention.
Sources: Kyoto City Tourism Guide: Hyakumanben Handmade Market (Japanese)
FAQ
- What is Hyakumanben Handmade Market?
- A historic Kyoto temple becomes a gathering place for contemporary makers. The Hyakumanben Handmade Market is held at Chionji Temple, with the fifteenth day of each month serving as its regular date. Kyoto City's official tourism information lists the November 2026 edition. Visitors can experience the contrast between temple surroundings and everyday craft culture.
- When is Hyakumanben Handmade Market?
- On Nov 15 (Sun), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 08:00 – 16:00
- How much does it cost?
- Free admission
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple. The nearest station is Demachiyanagi.