Core Kyoto
Season 7, Episode 12: Kyoto Markets: Places of Worship Bring People Together
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Kyoto's famous Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines hold markets on their fete days. Toji's bazaar attracts up to 200,000 visitors. Kitano Tenmangu shrine's antiques market features sacred dance and drum performances. Hyakumanben Chion-ji's market offers only handcrafted items, Shimogamo Jinja hosts a huge, used book market boasting 800,000 books, and the flea market in front of Heian Jingu focuses on the younger generation. Discover the draw of Kyoto markets that originated at places of worship.
All Episodes - Season 7
Episode 1
Sagano: A Sense of Transience in an Age-old Retreat
Episode 2
Modern Civil Architecture: A Strikingly Eclectic Heritage
Episode 3
Kyoto's Bakery Culture: Testament to the Ancient Capital's Modernity
Episode 4
The Minamiza Theatre: In the Spiritual Home of Kabuki
Episode 5
Kyoto Storefronts: Enticements to Enter Within
Episode 6
Amida Buddha: Prayers for Guidance to the Pure Land
Episode 7
Kyoto-style Sushi: Artful, Beautiful and Delicious
Episode 8
Kyoto Toys: Elegant Amusements That Inspire Delight
Episode 9
Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital
Episode 10
The Modern Flower: Old Meets New in Arrangement
Episode 11
Randen: The Streetcar Close to Residents' Hearts
Episode 12
Kyoto Markets: Places of Worship Bring People Together
Episode 13
Awata Matsuri: An Ancient Festival Revived