Shitennoji Flea Market

Name: Shitennoji Flea Market
Start: 2018-05-21T08:30Z+09:00
End: 2018-05-22T16:00Z+09:00

8:30am – 4:00pm

Free

Osaka

Held on the 21st of each month, this is a brilliant way to find unique gifts and souvenirs whilst exploring one of the most impressive temples in Osaka. The will be stalls with Japanese antiques, kimonos and porcelain as well as traditional food. There are plenty of bargains to be found and it’s a bustling introduction to what can be a quiet temple.

(Lily Crossley-Baxter)

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Dates

21st May–22nd May, 2018

Start/End Time 8:30am – 4:00pm

Venue Shitennoji Temple

Entry Free

Area

Osaka

Closest station(s)

Shitennojimae Station

Weather

Typical weather at this time:

High: 26 ºC Low: 13 ºC

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