Higashi Honganji Temple Markets

Known as “Ohigashisan” to locals, Higashi Honganji hosts a variety of markets throughout the year.

What happens?

Just north of Kyoto Station, Ohigashisan Plaza — the open space in front of Higashi Honganji — regularly hosts a changing line-up of small markets, pop-ups, and community events. On any given date, that might mean handmade crafts, vintage clothing, sweets, and food trucks, or something more niche, like a coffee tasting led by university coffee clubs from around Japan.

Schedule

Besides March 13, 14, and 15, there’s something going on every day.

Here are some upcoming events:

• March 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, and 19: RAPO Marché (handmade crafts, antiques, and vintage finds), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• March 18: NEE Project Market (handmade goods, flea market stalls, and food), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• March 21: University Coffee Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• March 23: Flea market Kyoto (handmade items, sweets, old clothes, and food trucks), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• March 26: NEO Marché (creative market with crafts, traditional goods, food, and vintage items), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• March 28: Kyo Fes (creative crafts, food, and art created by people with disabilities), 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• March 29: Kyoto Night Market (food trucks, craft stalls, workshops, and family activities), 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.