Written by Aarohi Narain
On the 28th of every month, Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin in Kawagoe hosts a flea market.
What happens?
There are typically around 100 stalls selling antiques, second-hand clothes, and more.
Schedule
The market takes place on the 28th of every month. It typically starts bright and early at 6 a.m. and wraps up by 2 p.m.
How to get there
Seibu Railways offers a handy discount pass for non-Japanese passport holders at ¥700. This pass covers round-trip travel between Seibu Shinjuku Station, Takadanobaba or Ikebukuro Station, and Hon-Kawagoe Station, and includes discounts at some shops in Kawagoe.
It takes around 45 minutes on the Koedo limited-express train (separate seating fee of ¥600 one way), or an hour to an hour and 15 minutes on regular trains.
Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin is about 15 minutes on foot from Hon-Kawagoe Station, or a 2-minute walk from Kita-in, home to an annual daruma market.
Pro tip: For more on Little Edo, take a look at our detailed Kawagoe day trip guide here.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.