The Best Flea Markets in Sapporo
Sapporo city is home to some of Japan’s biggest and most bustling flea markets. With a variety of unique shops offering an eclectic mix of old and new, the markets here are sure to carry something for everyone: antique furniture, secondhand clothes, jewelry, fresh seafood, and produce – Sapporo really does have it all.
Sapporo Central Wholesale Market
Market, Restaurant, Seafood
Golden Market
Held only twice a year in Spring and Autumn, this massive indoor market is a great option for those interested in both buying and selling. Featuring over 1,800 different vendor booths, shoppers with a keen eye and a bit of free time are bound to find something interesting. Most vendors offer clothes, handmade goods, jewelry, antiques and other miscellaneous items.
Naritasan Antique Market
Market
Naritasan Antique Market
This outdoor market located next to a Buddhist temple opens to the public on the 28th of every month. Shoppers with an interest in old Japanese pottery, textiles, and other antique goods may want to time their Sapporo visit accordingly. If you are looking for something uniquely Japanese to bring back home, this is the place to go.
3 Chome Minami 7 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
Naritasan Sapporo Betsuin Shineiji Temple | © Mugu_shisai / Wikimedia Commons
Nijo Fish Market
Market, Street Food, Japanese
Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade
A major shopping hub since the late 1800s, this long strip in downtown Sapporo holds over 200 shops and businesses. While technically not a flea market, Tanukikoji has everything you can imagine; clothing, antiques, souvenir shops, cosmetics, bars, restaurants, karaoke, and nightclubs. Travelers won’t have to worry about timing their visit, as the market is open all year round.
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