Market in Kyoto
Kamigamo Handmade Market
A handmade market held within the grounds of Kamigamo Shrine. On November 22, the market will take place in a different area from its usual location.
- Dates
- Nov 22 (Sun)
- Hours
- 09:00 – 15:00
- Venue
- Kamigamo Shrine
- Nearest station
- Kitayama
- Admission
- Free admission
About this event
At World Heritage-listed Kamigamo Shrine, contemporary makers gather to sell their own work. Established in March 2006 to support local vitality and tourism, the market features handmade jewelry, textiles, clothing, ceramics, woodwork and foods. The November edition uses a different area of the shrine grounds from usual, so visitors should follow the on-site layout.
Highlights
- Craft market established in March 2006
- Locally made jewelry, textiles and pottery
- World Heritage shrine setting
- A modified market layout for this edition
- Good for
- For visitors interested in Japanese shrines and handmade crafts.
Good to know before you go
- The market area differs from its usual location.
- Normally held in rain but may be canceled in severe weather.
- There are no rubbish bins on site.
- The shrine lists a 25-minute walk from both Kitayama and Kitaoji stations.
Pochikichi's story cornerWhy did a handmade market emerge at a World Heritage shrine?
Kamigamo Handmade Market began in March 2006 with the aim of supporting tourism and local activity. Its setting is Kamigamo Shrine, one of Kyoto's historic shrines and a World Heritage property.
The organizers restrict sales to goods made by participating vendors. Jewelry, textiles, pottery and woodwork bring contemporary creative activity into the shrine grounds.
The layout changes for this edition, so visitors should consult current directions. The market illustrates how a historic religious site can also serve as a gathering place for modern makers. That is why the shrine grounds and the crafts deserve to be explored together.
FAQ
- What is Kamigamo Handmade Market?
- At World Heritage-listed Kamigamo Shrine, contemporary makers gather to sell their own work. Established in March 2006 to support local vitality and tourism, the market features handmade jewelry, textiles, clothing, ceramics, woodwork and foods. The November edition uses a different area of the shrine grounds from usual, so visitors should follow the on-site layout.
- When is Kamigamo Handmade Market?
- On Nov 22 (Sun), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 09:00 – 15:00
- How much does it cost?
- Free admission
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Kamigamo Shrine. The nearest station is Kitayama.