四天王寺フリーマーケット: Shitennouji Temple Flea Market PART 1
Every month I wanted to go this massive flea market event 5 minutes push on my skateboard from my apartment. But, alas, the event is held every month on the 21st and the 22nd. No exceptions. Which means if you are not retired, homemaker, or loather then you cant make it usually because of work. That sucks. That was me until NOW! Finally not only was I off from work but I had time to go!
INFO
Shitennoji Flea Market
TIME: Every month 21st&22nd.
PLACE: Shitennoji Temple grounds
ADMISSION: FREE!!!!!
ITEMS 4 SALE: used and handmade clothes, Japanese ceramics, tableware, accessories, antiques, trinkets, and a myriad of curios – oh and food for the especially dedicated market fly (or flea?).
As my blogs earlier posts demonstrate I love ceramics, particularly Tea ceremony tools (i.e. sado). I love art. I love Japanese cultural arts. So this is a particularly fun event. I love inspecting every stall or tent that catches my in search for eclectic, rare, and interesting ceramics at rock bottom prices.
If you can speak Japanese then this place is bargainer’s heaven! I mean “Come on its Kansai! The city born on a businessman’s back!”
I was looking for a teapot set. I have made many a teapot but not a good set with three or so cups. I can’t really understand myself at these events because I want some many beautiful pieces – maybe I am meant to be a rich art collector one day. hehe that would be fun but I doubt it.
Anyway, below is a gallery of more shops, antique shops, furniture, bonsai, old clothes etc.
Literally anything its here. even porn unfortunately… if you look close at that trinket table you will see it.
Tomorrow is the 22nd and I believe I will be making a second trip. Lookout for part 2 tomorrow!
Oh! Saka! 