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Core Kyoto S7E12 — Kyoto Markets: Places of Worship Bring People Together
Core Kyoto•Season 7•Episode 12

Kyoto Markets: Places of Worship Bring People Together

Nov 7, 201928 min
Discussion

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