O-i Keibajo Flea Market (O-i race track) in No.1 Parking area
2-1-2 Katsushima Shinagawa-ku Tokyo, twice or three times a month from 9:00 to 15:00
O-i Keibajo Flea Market is a very popular flea market, probably the the biggest of all flea markets in Tokyo where you can make wonderful finds. Altogether, the O-i Keibajo Flea Market has around 600 shops! Held about twice or three times a month, nothing prevents the O-i Keibajo Flea Market from happening, not even rain ! This flea is hosted by the “Tokyo Risaikuru-Undo Shiminno-kai” (tokyo citizens recycling society).
Access to Flea Market : About a 3 min walk from O-i Keibajo station (two stops on Monorail train from Hamamatsu-cho station), a 10 min walk from Ekaigawa station (Keihin Kyu-ko line).
Tokyo Dome Jumbo Flea Market (Tokyo Dome City / Prism Hall)
Tokyo Dome city, 1-3-61 Kouraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
The Tokyo Dome Jumbo Flea Market takes place once or twice a month, and features more than 300 booths. Traditionally, the Tokyo Dome is used for base ball games and is considered the biggest concert venue in Japan; so you can easily picture how impressive the Tokyo Dome Jumbo Flea Market can be.
Access to Flea Market :The Tokyo Dome is located near the East exit of Suido-bashi station (JR line), A2 exit of Suido-bashi station (Toei-Mita line), A1 exit of Kasuga station(O-edo line), and No.1, 2 exit of Korakuen station (Nanboku, Marunouchi lines).
Antique Fair at Machida Tenmangu
1-21-5 Haramachida, Machida-shi, Tokyo
The Machida Tenmangu Garakuta Kotto-ichi flea market (Antique Fair at Machida Tenmangu Shrine) is held on the first day of every month except in January. Machida is a big city located in the western suburbs of Tokyo with a population of over 400,000. A fairly large open-air antique market with over 120 booths is held from dawn to dusk inside the compound of the shrine. And the great thing is that the Machida Tenmangu Garakuta Kotto-ichi flea market is held rains or shines!
Access to Flea Market : Machida Station on JR Yokohama Line and Odakyu Line (35 minutes by express train from Shinjuku Station). 090-3314-1994 (Kokune)/ Machida Tenmangu Shrine
Yoyogi Park Flea Market (Shibuya Koendori Fes)
2 Jinnan Yoyogi-Kamizonocho Shibuya-ku Tokyo, once a month on Saturday or Sunday, 9:00am-4:00pm
This well known, big, always-crowded monthly flea market was held for the first time in 1981 and is considered as the ancestor of all flea markets in Japan. The 800 booths of the Yoyogi Park Flea Market mainly showcase fashion items, casual wear, sneakers, fashion bags as well as popular items from famous brand.
Access to Flea Market : 5 minute walk from Harajuku station (JR Yamanote line or 6-7 minute walk from Meiji jingu-mae station(Chiyoda line), 10 minute walk from Shibuya station. Next to NHK hall.
Ariake Rinkai Fukutohsin Jambo Flea Market
1 Aomi, Koto-ku Tokyo, Aomi Nishi (West) in the car park area in front of Palette Town, Daily 10:00am – 4:00pm
Not the most famous flea markets in Tokyo, but still worth a visit if you are still hungry for discoveries. The Ariake Rinkai Fukutohsin Jambo Flea Market has a whole range of bric-a-brac on display for visitors, and with around 300 booths you might very well find that Kimono or retro watch from the 80s you have been dreaming of. And after all, anything you will find there could make a great present back to the country! Take note that there is an admission charge of JPY 300 ($3.00)
Access to Flea Market :5 min. walk from Aomi station (New Transit Yurikamome line),8 min walk from Tokyo Teleport station (Rinkai Fukutoshin line)
Shinjuku Nomura Building Flea Market
Shinjuku Nomura Building, 1-26-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Daily 10:00am – 4:00pm
This popular and typical flea market has been around Tokyo for many years now. There are around 300 stalls at the Shinjuku Nomura Building Flea Market, who retail items such as household stuff, collectable watches, cameras, guitars, American old household items, vintage clothes, sneakers etc. Beside the flea market, there are also convenience stores, as well as various restaurants where you can take a break. There is also a paying car park and clean toilets.
Access to Flea Market : the Shinjuku Nomura Building Flea Market is 5 minutes walk away from West Exit of JR Shinjuku station, or 3 min. walk away from Nishi-Shinjuku station(Subway Marunouchi line). It is located along Oume Kaido (St.), across from Shinjuku Police station.
Shinjuku Central park Flea Market (Shinjuku Chu-o Kouen)
Shinjuku Central Park (Shinjuku Chu-oh Ko-en), Nishi-Shinjuku 2-11, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Daily 10:00am – 4:00pm
The Shinjuku Central park Flea Market is located right at the back of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. It is held around Mizuno-Hiroa (water place), and appears like an “oasis” among Tokyo’s skyscrapers. The Shinjuku Central park Flea Market is dedicated to flea market enthusiast (No professional stalls are allowed), and the kind of items to be found among the 150 stalls include household tools and utensils, vintage/second hand clothing, kids’ clothing.
Access to Flea Market : A min. walk from Tocho-mae station(Subway Toei Oedo line), A 10 minutes walk from JR Shinjuku station, a 15 min. walk from Seibu Shinjuku station(Seibu Shinjuku line).
Ajinomoto Stadium Flea Market (ex Tokyo Stadium)
Ajinomoto Stadium, 376-3 Nishi-cho, Chofu-shi, Tokyo, Daily 10:00am – 4:00pm
Almost the biggest regularly held flea market in Japan! The Ajinomoto Stadium Flea Market features almost 800 stalls ranging from organic vegetables, handcrafts, to clothing and antiques. There’s a nominal ¥300 fee to enter the flea market, but shoppers who are determined to snag the best bargains can shell out ¥1,000 for early admission, from 8-10am.
Access to Flea Market : A 5 min.walk from Tobitakyu station (Keio line), or a 20 min walk from Tama-Bochi Mae station (Seibu Tamagawa line).
Asakusa Sumida Park Flea Market
Sumida Park, Hanakawado2, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Even if you don’t manage to find that hidden gem among the 100 booths displayed there, the Asakusa Sumida Park Flea Market will at least leave you a good memory, with its fine & scenic view on the Asakusa sightseeing route and one the old town. Points of Interest: Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise shopping mall, houseboats on the Sumida river.
Access to Flea Market : Near Asakusa station(Ginza, JR Tobu lines). Next to the water-bus station on the lefthand of Azuma bashi bridge.
Shinagawa Inter City Flea Market
Shinagawa InterCity, Kounan2-15-2, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Daily 11:00am-4:00pm
Located near the Tall tower Shinagawa InterCity (near the JR Shinagawa station where the bullet train Shinkansen stops), the Shinagawa InterCity Flea Market is held on a regular basis, rain or shine. Beside the 120 booths, visitors can get access to cafes, fast foods as well as clean toilets. A car park is also available (JPY 300/$3.00/30min or free for 2 hrs when you shop/eat for above JPY2,000/$20 at any business located in the Shinagawa InterCity building).
Access to Flea Market : directly from the South Exit of Shinagawa station (JR lines).
Sumitomo 3M Flea Market in Youga
Tama Doubutsu Koen station (Keio line)
The 150 sellers of the Sumitomo 3M Flea Market Items, offer quality items, which are unfortunately a bit newer than other flea markets in Tokyo (this might make you happy or disappointed, depending on what you are looking for: traditional/antiques or more recent products. Items on retail include clothes, household utensils, designer bags and watches.
Access to Flea Market : Youga station (Subway Shin-Tamagawa line). Go in the direction of #8 ringway “Kanjo Hachi-go Sen” along the Tomei Kousoku express way. Next to Restaurant “Denny’s” at the cross-point of the express way. The flea market is held in front of The Sumitomo 3M building and the car park.
Nakano Sakaue Pao Flea Market
Nakano Sakaue Pao, Honcho2-46-1, Nakanoku, Tokyo
The Nakano Sakaue Pao Flea Market (200 stalls) is held in the Nakano-word residential neighborhood, right in front of Nakano Sakaue station. Items on retail mainly include women’s clothes, jeans, sneakers, fashion bags. There are also convenience stores located nearby, as well as cafes and restaurants available in the building.
Access to Flea Market : lose to Nakano Sakaue station(Subway Marunouchi, O-edo lines).
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