A vast array of vintage toys at Tokyo's largest and oldest market
By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department
Tokyo is an ever-changing city where you can experience everything from urban vibrancy to nostalgic retro charm. Especially as winter arrives, the end of each year is always marked by numerous distinctive festivals and events. Located in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, the Setagaya Secondhand Market is held in mid-December and mid-January every year. It is Tokyo's oldest and largest flea market, boasting a history of over 430 years and even designated as an Intangible Cultural Property of Tokyo. It is highly recommended for visitors to Japan to try their luck here and discover hidden treasures.
Each year’s Setagaya Market features a wide variety of unexpected toys and trinkets (Image source / Setagaya Ward)
The secondhand market has around 700 stalls (Image source / Setagaya Ward)
The Setagaya Market mainly consists of shops selling food, decorative items, toys, and bonsai (Image source / Setagaya Ward)
Antiques, vintage clothing, food, toys, various props, and daily necessities—you can find them all at the Setagaya Market (Image source / Setagaya Ward)
In addition to the famous specialty Daimon Japanese rice cooker, the Setagaya Secondhand Market also offers many other unique items (Image source / Setagaya Ward)
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