# Flea, antique and craft markets in Tokyo

On most weekends somewhere in Tokyo, dealers spread old ceramics, kimono and toys across a shrine courtyard or a plaza between office towers. Markets range from serious antique fairs to big amateur flea markets and small farmers and craft markets, and most are free to walk around. The list below is updated daily with the markets coming up, since many of them move dates from month to month.

## Three kinds of market

Antique markets (kotto-ichi, 骨董市) are run by professional dealers, often in shrine grounds. Expect Imari and other old ceramics, lacquerware, old tools, prints, postcards, coins, tin toys and plenty of used kimono and obi. Prices for good pieces are real antique prices, but there are always boxes of small things for a few hundred yen.

Flea markets (furima, フリーマーケット) are mostly ordinary people selling clothes, household goods, books and toys from a blanket. They are cheaper and messier, and the fun is in digging. The third kind is the marche: farmers, bakers and makers selling their own produce and crafts. On our site these all sit under markets.

- → [Flea & Antique Markets events in Tokyo](https://eventstokyo.com/en/markets.md)

## Long-running markets worth knowing

The [Oedo Antique Market](https://www.antique-market.jp/english/) at [Tokyo International Forum](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E5%9B%BD%E9%9A%9B%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A9%E3%83%A0%20%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA%E4%B8%B8%E3%81%AE%E5%86%853-5-1), between Yurakucho and Tokyo stations, is the big one: around 250 dealers on the open plaza, usually on about two weekend or holiday dates a month, with no market in August because of the heat. It has also appeared in Yoyogi Park in past years. [Tomioka Hachimangu](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%E5%AF%8C%E5%B2%A1%E5%85%AB%E5%B9%A1%E5%AE%AE%20%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E6%B1%9F%E6%9D%B1%E5%8C%BA%E5%AF%8C%E5%B2%A11-20-3), a short walk from [Monzen-nakacho station](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E3%83%A1%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%20%E9%96%80%E5%89%8D%E4%BB%B2%E7%94%BA%E9%A7%85%20%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E6%B1%9F%E6%9D%B1%E5%8C%BA%E9%96%80%E5%89%8D%E4%BB%B2%E7%94%BA1-4-8), has held an antique market with over 100 stalls on most Sundays of the month for decades. [Hanazono Shrine](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%E8%8A%B1%E5%9C%92%E7%A5%9E%E7%A4%BE%20%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF5-17-3) in Shinjuku has a smaller antique market on many Sundays, good for a quick look before lunch.

For flea market prices, the Tokyo City Flea Market at [Oi Racecourse](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%E5%A4%A7%E4%BA%95%E7%AB%B6%E9%A6%AC%E5%A0%B4%20%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%93%81%E5%B7%9D%E5%8C%BA%E5%8B%9D%E5%B3%B62-1-2) brings hundreds of mostly amateur sellers on many weekends. The Farmer's Market at UNU, in front of the [United Nations University](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%E5%9B%BD%E9%9A%9B%E9%80%A3%E5%90%88%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%A6%20%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA%E7%A5%9E%E5%AE%AE%E5%89%8D5-53-70) on Aoyama-dori, runs every weekend with farmers, bakers, food trucks and often a few craft and vintage stalls. The Heiwajima Antique Fair at [Tokyo Ryutsu Center](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E6%B5%81%E9%80%9A%E3%82%BB%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%20%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%A4%A7%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA%E5%B9%B3%E5%92%8C%E5%B3%B66-1-1) (Tokyo Monorail, Ryutsu Center station) has been held since 1978, a few times a year over three days, with dealers from all over Japan under one roof.

Once a year, or rather twice, comes the [Setagaya Boroichi](https://www.city.setagaya.lg.jp/02072/10108.html). It began as a market in 1578 and is still held on December 15 and 16 and January 15 and 16 along Boroichi-dori around the [Daikan Yashiki](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B7%E4%BB%A3%E5%AE%98%E5%B1%8B%E6%95%B7%20%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA%E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B71-29-18), the old magistrate's residence, near [Kamimachi station](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%E6%9D%B1%E6%80%A5%E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B7%E7%B7%9A%20%E4%B8%8A%E7%94%BA%E9%A7%85%20%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA%E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B73-4-3) on the Tokyu Setagaya Line. Hundreds of stalls sell antiques, old tools, plants and food, and the queue for daikan mochi rice cakes is part of the tradition.

- Boroichi dates are fixed, so on a weekday it is far calmer than when it falls on a weekend.
- Oedo has coin lockers nearby in the Forum basement and an ATM in the FamilyMart on B1.

- → [Events in Chiyoda](https://eventstokyo.com/en/chiyoda.md)
- → [Events in Koto](https://eventstokyo.com/en/koto.md)
- → [Events in Setagaya](https://eventstokyo.com/en/setagaya.md)

## How to shop: early, cash, and gentle bargaining

Collectors and other dealers arrive at opening, so the best pieces go first. Arrive early for choice and late for markdowns, when some sellers would rather sell than pack. Carry cash in small notes and coins. A few dealers take cards at the larger markets, but most do not, and a 10,000 yen note for a 500 yen bowl is awkward.

Bargaining depends on the market. At amateur flea markets a polite request for a small discount is normal. At antique markets prices are mostly fixed, though dealers may round down if you buy several things or ask nicely (sukoshi yasuku narimasu ka, can it be a little cheaper?). At farmers and craft markets, where makers sell their own work, don't haggle. Whatever you ask, a smile and accepting a no go a long way.

Ask before you touch fragile items and before you take photos. Oedo's own rules ask you to get the seller's consent first, and some dealers would rather you didn't photograph their stock at all. If you want a dealer to hold something while you look around, note the shop name.

- Bring a tote bag and some newspaper or bubble wrap for ceramics.
- Trying on a kimono at a tatami stall can mean taking your shoes off. Wear shoes that slip off easily.

## Rain, seasons and checking before you go

Outdoor markets are usually cancelled in rain. Japanese announcements say 雨天中止 (cancelled in rain), and organisers often decide on the morning itself, posting on their website or on X. Oedo and the Oi Racecourse flea market both close in rain, and smaller shrine markets may not run on festival days or in January. Check the official page that morning, every time.

Spring and autumn are the best months. Summer mornings are hot and some markets pause, while winter mornings on an open plaza are cold. Most markets start early and wind down by mid-afternoon, so a morning visit gives you the full selection.

- Search the market name plus 開催 (held) or 中止 (cancelled) on the day to see the latest status.

- → [What to do in Tokyo when it rains](https://eventstokyo.com/en/guides/rainy-day.md)

## Big finds and getting them home

A chest of drawers or a set of plates is easy to fall for and hard to carry on a train. Ask whether the dealer can send it within Japan by takkyubin courier, which many can for a fee, to your hotel or home. Most hotels and convenience stores can also send parcels for you. For overseas, Japan Post sends parcels abroad, but wrap ceramics well and check your own country's import rules before you buy anything large or old.

- → [Food festivals in Tokyo](https://eventstokyo.com/en/guides/food-festivals.md)
- → [Traditional culture experiences in Tokyo](https://eventstokyo.com/en/guides/culture-experiences.md)
- → [This weekend in Tokyo](https://eventstokyo.com/en/this-weekend.md)
- → [Free events in Tokyo](https://eventstokyo.com/en/free.md)

## All events, soonest first

- **[Makaseru Flea Market: Hands-On Marketplace Experience](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/makaseru-flea-market-hands-on-marketplace-experience)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 10:30 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (JST) · SENKO PD Center B Block 2 (Ota) · ¥2,000
- **[Takashimadaira Apartments Fountain Square Flea Market (October)](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/takashimadaira-apartments-fountain-square-flea-market-october)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (JST) · Takashimadaira Apartment Fountain Plaza (Itabashi) · price on the official site
- **[Kids Flea Market at COREDO Muromachi](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/kids-flea-market-at-coredo-muromachi)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (JST) · COREDO Muromachi Fukutoku Forest (Chuo) · price on the official site
- **[Kids Flea Market at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/kids-flea-market-at-the-national-olympics-memorial)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (JST) · National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, International Exchange Building & Reception Hall (Shibuya) · price on the official site
- **[Tomioka Hachimangu Antique Market](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/tomioka-hachimangu-antique-market-2)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 07:00 (JST) · Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine Precincts (Koto) · Free entry
- **[Tama Antique Market (Tachikawa Suwa Shrine)](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/tama-antique-market-tachikawa-suwa-shrine)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 07:00 (JST) · Tachikawa Suwa Shrine · Free entry
- **[Hanazono Shrine Open-Air Antique Market](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/hanazono-shrine-open-air-antique-market-3)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 07:00 (JST) · Hanazono Shrine Precinct (Shinjuku) · Free entry
- **[Kashiwanoha Park Big Flea Market](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/kashiwanoha-park-big-flea-market)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 09:00 (JST) · Kashiwanoha Park · price on the official site
- **[Inokashira Park Art Markets](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/inokashira-park-art-markets-7)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 09:00 (JST) · Inokashira Park Outdoor Stage Plaza & Pond Area · Free entry
- **[Agri Park Yumesugito Flea Market](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/agri-park-yumesugito-flea-market-7)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 09:00 (JST) · Machi-no-Eki/Michi-no-Eki Agri Park Yumesugito · price on the official site
- **[Ario Ageo Flea Market (Milk no Kai)](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/ario-ageo-flea-market-milk-no-kai)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 09:00 (JST) · Ario Ageo East Surface Parking Lot · price on the official site
- **[Yokohama Totsukana Antique Market & Handmade](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/yokohama-totsukana-antique-market-handmade)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 09:00 (JST) · Totsukana Mall 7F Special Rooftop Parking Area (Totsuka, Yokohama) · Free entry
- **[Kinshicho Event Plaza Flea Market (October)](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/kinshicho-event-plaza-flea-market-october)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 10:00 (JST) · Kinshicho Event Square (Sumida) · Free entry
- **[IKEA Tokyo-Bay Loppis Flea Market](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/ikea-tokyo-bay-loppis)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 10:00 (JST) · IKEA Tokyo-Bay · price on the official site
- **[Shibuya Flea Market](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/shibuya-flea-market-2)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 10:00 (JST) · Shibuya Garden Tower Outdoor Plaza (Shibuya) · Free entry
- **[Seaside Park Flea Market](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/seaside-park-flea-market-2)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 10:00 (JST) · Umi no Park (Kanazawa, Yokohama) · price on the official site
- **[Fujimibashi Echo Hiroba-kan Flea Market (Kita Ward)](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/fujimibashi-echo-hiroba-kan-flea-market-kita-ward-2)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 10:00 (JST) · Fujimibashi Echo Plaza Hall (Kita) · Free entry
- **[Tokyo Summerland Flea Market](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/tokyo-summerland-flea-market)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 10:00 (JST) · Tokyo Summerland Parking Lot 2 (Akiruno) · price on the official site
- **[Komae Rakuichi Market](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/komae-rakuichi-market)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 10:00 (JST) · Takachan Ekimae Plaza (Komae Station North Exit) · price on the official site
- **[Bokura no Car Boots at Seibuen Keirin](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/bokura-no-car-boots-at-seibuen-keirin)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 10:00 (JST) · Seibuen Velodrome (Seibu Smile Park) · Free entry
- **[Shibafu Flea Market Rooftop Concert, Autumn 2026 (Kichijoji PARCO)](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/shibafu-flea-market-rooftop-concert-autumn-2026-kichijoji-parco)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 10:00 (JST) · Kichijoji PARCO Rooftop · ¥1,500
- **[Shakujii Hikawa Shrine Antique Market](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/shakujii-hikawa-shrine-antique-market)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 10:30 (JST) · Shakujii Hikawa Shrine Precincts (Nerima) · Free entry
- **[151st Akasaka Flea Market at ARK HILLS](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/151-in-ark-hills)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 11:00 (JST) · Ark Hills Ark Karajan Plaza (Minato) · Free entry
- **[Eco-Niko Market (Tama Eco-Niko Center small flea market)](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/eco-niko-market-tama-eco-niko-center-small-flea-market)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 10:00 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (JST) · Econico Center (Tama New Town Environmental Association Recycling Center) · Free entry
- **[Koenji Kitanaka Night Market](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/koenji-kitanaka-night-market)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 16:00 (JST) · Koenji Kita Naka-dori (Kitanaka-dori Shouei Shopping Street) (Suginami) · Free entry
- **[Jimbocho Book Festival (Autumn, 34th)](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/jimbocho-book-festival-autumn-34th)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 10:00 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (JST) · Kanda Suzuran Street, Sakura Street and Jimbocho Mitsui Building Open Space (Chiyoda) · Free entry
- **[Special Rare Book Sale](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/special-rare-book-sale)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 10:00 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (JST) · Tokyo Antiquarian Book Hall (Chiyoda) · Free entry
- **[Secondhand Book Fair](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/secondhand-book-fair)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 10:00 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (JST) · Seibu Antiquarian Book Hall (Suginami) · price on the official site
- **[Tokyo City Flea Market at Oi Racecourse](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/tokyo-city-flea-market-2)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 09:00 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (JST) · Oi Racecourse Parking Lot 1 Monorail Entrance (Shinagawa) · Free entry
- **[Nakano Central Park 'Mottainai' Event](https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/mottainai-2)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 10:00 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (JST) · Nakano Central Park (Nakano) · price on the official site

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## Questions people ask

**When is the Oedo Antique Market?**
Usually on about two weekend or holiday dates a month at Tokyo International Forum, with no market in August. Dates change, so check the [official schedule](https://www.antique-market.jp/english/) before you go.

**Can you bargain at Tokyo flea markets?**
Gently. A polite request for a small discount is fine at flea markets and sometimes at antique stalls, especially if you buy several items. Don't haggle at farmers and craft markets.

**Do flea market sellers take credit cards?**
Most don't. Bring cash in small notes and coins; a few dealers at the bigger antique markets accept cards.

**Are flea markets held in the rain?**
Outdoor markets are usually cancelled in rain, shown as 雨天中止. Check the organiser's website or social account on the morning.

**Where can I buy vintage kimono cheaply?**
Antique markets such as Oedo, Tomioka Hachimangu and the Setagaya Boroichi usually have stalls with used kimono and obi, often at low prices for everyday pieces.

**When is the Setagaya Boroichi?**
Every year on December 15 and 16 and January 15 and 16, around the Daikan Yashiki near Kamimachi station.

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