Tenjin-ichi Market (November 25) at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
- Dates
- Nov 25 (Wed)
- Hours
- Hours: please check with the organizer (stalls open all day; grounds lit up from sunset)
- Price
- Free to enter the grounds (purchases at each stall)
- Where
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (Kitano-Hakubaicho)
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Browse the stalls along the approach all day.
The 25th of every month is the shrine's fair day, known as Tenjin-san no Hi, with stalls lining the approach all day and the grounds lit up from sunset. The last one of the year, on December 25, is called Shimai Tenjin.
- Dates
- Nov 25 (Wed)
- Hours
- Hours: please check with the organizer (stalls open all day; grounds lit up from sunset)
- Venue
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
- Nearest station
- Kitano-Hakubaicho
- Admission
- Free to enter the grounds (purchases at each stall)
About this event
The 25th of every month is known as Tenjin-san's day, the fair day of Kitano Tenmangu, when stalls line the approach all day. From sunset the shrine grounds are illuminated. The last fair of the year, on December 25, is called Shimai-Tenjin.
Highlights
- Browse the stalls along the approach all day.
- Grounds lit up from sunset.
- December 25 is the final fair of the year, Shimai-Tenjin.
- Good for
- For anyone who wants to feel the atmosphere of a Kyoto temple fair.
Good to know before you go
- Stall hours vary by vendor.
- Entry to the grounds is free; purchases are made at each stall.
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Within walking distance, with dates overlapping
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FAQ
- What is Tenjin-ichi Market (November 25) at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine?
- The 25th of every month is known as Tenjin-san's day, the fair day of Kitano Tenmangu, when stalls line the approach all day. From sunset the shrine grounds are illuminated. The last fair of the year, on December 25, is called Shimai-Tenjin.
- When is Tenjin-ichi Market (November 25) at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine?
- On Nov 25 (Wed), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- Hours: please check with the organizer (stalls open all day; grounds lit up from sunset)
- How much does it cost?
- Free to enter the grounds (purchases at each stall)
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The nearest station is Kitano-Hakubaicho.
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