Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is very famous in Japan as a shrine dedicated to Sugawara-no-Michizane, the god of exams. The Tenjin-ichi, which is held on the 25th of each month at Kitano Tenmangu, is known as Kyoto’s two largest antique markets, along with To-ji’s Kobo-ichi. Kobo-ichi Antique Market at Toji Temple, Kyoto What kind of market is it? Tenjin-ichi is held on the 25th of every month because it is held on February 25, the anniversary of Sugawara-no-Michizane’s death, and on June 25, his birthday. The event will be held on shrine’s approach, parking lot and Onmae-dori Street along the east side of the shrine. The time is from around 6 … Continue reading Tenjin-ichi Antique Market at Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto