The World’s Only One-of-a-Kind Grocery: Tokyo’s Top Five Antique Markets
By MOOK Scenic Spots / Reported by Shun
When traveling in Japan, it’s not only about experiencing the local culture and cuisine—shopping for unique goods and groceries is also a must-do activity for many visitors. In addition to general shopping, Tokyo regularly hosts antique markets where you can find not just old items, but occasionally also exquisite and interesting collectibles, as well as fine artworks from abroad. Below are five of Tokyo’s top antique markets, perfect for treasure hunters.
A weekly antique market is held every Saturday at the holiday farmers' market in front of United Nations University (Photo source: Aoyama Weekly Antique Market)
1. Aoyama Aoyama Weekly Antique Market (held every Saturday)
Aoyama’s antique market has been running since 2011 and features many foreign items (Photo source: Aoyama Weekly Antique Market)
2. Hanazono Shrine Antique Fair (held every Sunday)
Located in Shinjuku, Hanazono Shrine regularly holds an antique fair every Sunday (Photo source: fleamapket)
3. Togane Hachimangu Antique Market {held on the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of each month (excluding January)}
The antique market held at Togane Hachimangu features around 140 stalls (Photo source: Togane Hachimangu Antique Market)
4. Oedo Antique Market (generally held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month)
The Oedo Antique Market is Japan’s largest antique market (Photo source: Oedo Antique Market)
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