By MOOK Attractions Shun
When traveling in Japan, it's not just about experiencing the local culture and cuisine—shopping for groceries and unique goods is also a must-do activity for many visitors. In addition to regular shopping, Tokyo regularly hosts antique markets where you can find not only old and vintage items, but also occasionally discover exquisite and interesting curios, as well as fine artworks from abroad. Below are Tokyo’s top five antique markets, perfect for treasure hunters.
A monthly antique market is held every Saturday at the Holiday Farmers’ Market in front of United Nations University (Photo credit: Aoyama Weekly Antique Market)
1. Aoyama Aoyama Weekly Antique Market (held every Saturday)
The Aoyama antique market has been running since 2011, featuring a wide range of foreign items (Photo credit: Aoyama Weekly Antique Market)
2. Hanazono Shrine Tennen Antique Fair (held every Sunday)
Located at Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku, this antique fair is held regularly every Sunday (Photo credit: fleamapket)
3. Tomioka Hachimangu Antique Market {held on the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of each month (excluding January)}
The antique market held at Tomioka Hachimangu features around 140 stalls (Photo credit: Tomioka 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 credit: Oedo Antique Market)
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