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On the 21st of every month, the memorial day of Kobo Daishi, nearly 1,000 stalls fill the grounds of Toji. Dango, firewood, charcoal, pots and other daily goods are sold, and the Mieku service is held in the Mieido hall from 10:00.

Dates

Nov 21 (Sat)

Hours

Hours: please check with the organizer (Mieku service in the Mieido hall from 10:00)

Venue

Toji Temple (Kyo-o-gokoku-ji) grounds

Nearest station

Toji

Admission

Please check the official website

About this event

On the 21st of every month, the memorial day of Kobo Daishi (Kukai), nearly 1,000 stalls fill the grounds of Toji Temple. Alongside dango and street food, stalls sell firewood, charcoal, pots and other everyday goods, and the Mieku memorial service is held in the Mieido hall from 10:00.

Highlights

• Nearly 1,000 stalls on the temple grounds
• Everyday goods such as firewood, charcoal and pots
• Mieku service in the Mieido hall from 10:00

Good for

Travelers who enjoy markets, antiques and temple life

Good to know before you go

• Market hours are not announced; check with the organizer

Also nearby

Within walking distance, with dates overlapping

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MarketUmekoji Park Handmade Market — December 50.7 km · Dec 5 (Sat)

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FAQ

What is Kobo-ichi Market at Toji Temple (November 21)?

On the 21st of every month, the memorial day of Kobo Daishi (Kukai), nearly 1,000 stalls fill the grounds of Toji Temple. Alongside dango and street food, stalls sell firewood, charcoal, pots and other everyday goods, and the Mieku memorial service is held in the Mieido hall from 10:00.

When is Kobo-ichi Market at Toji Temple (November 21)?

On Nov 21 (Sat), 2026.

What are the opening hours?

Hours: please check with the organizer (Mieku service in the Mieido hall from 10:00)

How much does it cost?

Please check the official website

Where is it and what is the nearest station?

Toji Temple (Kyo-o-gokoku-ji) grounds. The nearest station is Toji.

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