Exploring Japan - A Visit to Tenjin-san Flea Market in Kyoto
As I said in one of my previous posts last week regarding markets, I'm always a little timid when it comes to photographing in tight spaces with lots of people. I prefer much quieter areas or spaces in nature that make it easier for me to photograph. Sometimes beggars can't be a choosers though, you just have to do your best in the situation at hand and just photography details. The more I do these articles I think the more I will get used to these kind of scenarios.
This time I visited Tenjin-san Flea Market on the south side of Kyoto that takes place every 25th of the month at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. It's a fairly big market and sits towards the southern area of the temple and works its way around the sides of the main shrine. I was visiting a number of craftsmen at this market and didn't actually take too many pictures, but I wanted to make an article with the ones that I did take as I thought other tourists who are interested in buying antiques and other small gifts might like this market and should certainly pop by if you're in the area.
Interestingly, this shrine is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician who was unfairly exiled by his political rivals. Throughout the years various shrines have been built to appease him, and since he is associated with Tenjin, the Shinto god of education, you will find many students coming here to pray for success in their studies. I spotted lots of students here in their school uniforms and I wasn't quite sure why until I researched it. Now you know! haha I hope you get a chance to visit and will also check out other markets in Japanese cities when you visit them. I think they give you a good idea of the culture and the different objects that are important to Japanese people. It certainly inspired me.
More from my Travels:
Exploring Japan - A Visit to the Kyoto Concert Hall
Exploring Japan - A Walk Through Toji Market in Kyoto
Exploring Japan - Tadao Ando's Garden of Fine Arts in Kyoto
Exploring Japan - A Visit to Kyoto Botanical Gardens
Exploring Japan - Yuzuruha Shrine in Kobe
Exploring Japan - A Visit to Kosetsu Museum of Art Garden
Exploring Darwin - A Trip to Crocodylus Park
All photos captured by Mark Robinson.
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Much different from what we would call a flea market. I would definitely check this spot out.
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Wow 😮 I never knew there where flea markets in Japan. I have to time it right on my next visit!
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