Hyakumanben Handicraft Market

About

A monthly handmade-goods market at Chionji Temple, held on the 15th, featuring crafts, handmade clothing and accessories, artworks, and artisanal foods.

103 Tanaka Monzenchō, Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

Every month, artisans from all over the region gather at Chionji Temple in Kyoto, Japan for the Hyakumanben Handicraft Market. They come to sell their work, filling the temple grounds with handmade clothing, accessories, original artworks, and artisanal foods. For anyone seeking Japanese craft and design, it's a genuine destination. The market works well for wholesale buyers, boutique owners, and people sourcing unique goods directly from makers. And unlike commercial trade fairs, this open-air gathering carries centuries of local tradition—so visitors get to experience Kyoto's creative culture firsthand. Whether you collect art, stock a retail shop, or just appreciate well-made objects, a visit offers real value.