Written by Carey Finn
Researched by Aarohi
One of the larger flea markets in Tokyo, this one lives up to its name with around 800 (!) stalls.
What happens?
It offers a nice mix of professional stalls and more informal ones so you can hunt out a bargain and find something unusual. You can find everything here, including, possibly, a kitchen sink. There are organic vegetables, crafts, secondhand clothes, toys, antiques and much more. It’s in Chofu, which is a little way out of Tokyo central, but can be made into a day trip.
The event is organised by the Citizen’s Recycling Campaign group who promote a lot of market events, so get into the spirit and focus on the re-using part of the famous 3-Rs mantra.
Tickets and entry
There’s a small entrance fee of approximately ¥300, but even if you buy just one item, we reckon it’s worth it. If you want to beat the crowds, you can pay a higher fee (around ¥1,000) to get in at 8 a.m., two hours before the official opening time.
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- 0.6 km from Tobitakyū Station Keiō Line (KO20)
- 0.8 km from Nishi-Chōfu Station Keiō Line (KO19)
