Flea market day on the 25th of each month, again, worth the crowds for the interesting stuff that is being sold, people watching and food to sample/eat lunch. Shrine itself on lovely grounds, and also worth a visit. Great experience all around. More

A place to pray for knowledge achievement, to pass the test. Look how Japaneses do to worship the god of knowledge. More

We went there for the flea market. However we are told it also is a great place for Spring Sakura blossom. More

My wife and I went to the Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine Flea Market on the 25th of the month and had the BEST time there. It had the feeling of any antique market, but packed with the coolest Japanese things ever. There were several stalls selling old Kimonos and fabric, and a wealth of everything else you could want - Japanese... More

We went just last Friday 25th March. A nice spring day, and the market was very busy when we arrived about 1.00pm. Good selection of new/2nd hand goods, from kimonos to tea sets.Clothing was also available new/old as well as shoes. Quite a few stalls had small furniture as well. You can get food and drink as well and there... More

The flea market is, as mentioned by a an advisor previously below, a must to visit. The prices of goods are actually lower than the shops in downtown. There is also an old street in the middle of the market where there are traditional restaurants. They will have special offer during that day. More

I visited Kitano Tenmangu on February 25 and attended the Bakasai ( Plum Flower Festival). I bought a combination ticket and the admission included entry to Treasure Hall and the tea ceremony. This big tea ceremony, also known as Nodate Daichakai, was carried out in a big white tent. Matcha or green tea was prepared by a number of different... More

I've lived in Kyoto for a total of more than 5 years, though not now. One thing I tried never to miss was the monthly fair at Kitano. The shrine is always an interesting place, but on the 25th of each month there is a major fair. The flea market fills the shrine itself (a fairly large area) and spreads... More