Market in Kyoto
Otosan Handmade Market
A handmade market held in the public green space in front of Higashi Honganji Temple, selling original creations including accessories, fabric goods, pottery, and wooden crafts.
- Dates
- Nov 29 (Sun)
- Hours
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Venue
- Otosan Square, in Front of Higashi Honganji Temple
- Nearest station
- Gojo
- Admission
- Free admission
About this event
A handmade market brings contemporary crafts to the space in front of Higashi Honganji Temple. The event began in May 2023, following the opening of a new public green space that March. Created to encourage interaction and revitalize the temple-front neighborhood, it features original jewelry, textiles, pottery, woodwork and handmade foods. Its location near Kyoto Station makes it an accessible stop for travelers.
Highlights
- Market in a public green space established in 2023
- Original handmade crafts
- Ceramics, textiles, woodwork and baked goods
- Walking access from Kyoto and Gojo stations
- Good for
- For travelers looking for handmade goods near Kyoto Station.
Good to know before you go
- Normally held in rain, with cancellation possible in severe weather.
- No rubbish bins are provided.
- There is no dedicated parking lot.
Pochikichi's story cornerWhy was a new market created outside Higashi Honganji?
A new public green space opened in front of Higashi Honganji Temple in March 2023. The handmade market began there in May of the same year.
Its organizers aim to encourage community interaction and activity in the temple-front district. Vendors sell original work including jewelry, textiles, pottery and woodwork.
The event brings contemporary craftsmanship into a historic temple neighborhood. The space is not simply a route between attractions but a place where makers and visitors meet. That is why the public square and handmade works deserve attention.
Sources: Otosan Handmade Monzen Market Official Guide (Japanese)
FAQ
- What is Otosan Handmade Market?
- A handmade market brings contemporary crafts to the space in front of Higashi Honganji Temple. The event began in May 2023, following the opening of a new public green space that March. Created to encourage interaction and revitalize the temple-front neighborhood, it features original jewelry, textiles, pottery, woodwork and handmade foods. Its location near Kyoto Station makes it an accessible stop for travelers.
- When is Otosan Handmade Market?
- On Nov 29 (Sun), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 10:00 – 16:00
- How much does it cost?
- Free admission
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Otosan Square, in Front of Higashi Honganji Temple. The nearest station is Gojo.