Hanazono Shrine

About

A peaceful shinto shrine in bustling shinjuku, with a sunday flea market.

Why go

• A pocket of peace in shinjuku
• Peace in the middle of chaos
• A serene shrine located in the midst of shinjuku's bustling environment

Must try

• Browse antiques, vintage items, traditional crafts
• Find unique japanese antiques
• Shop for vintage kimonos
• Buy handmade ceramic pieces
• Find ukiyo-e prints and scrolls

Pro tips

• Market held every sunday from 6:30 am
• Most stalls pack up by 3pm
• Starts early morning and continues until after lunch
• Located 6 minutes from shinjuku station
• Check the date before building your itinerary around it

Good to know

• Carry plenty of cash
• Cancelled if the weather is bad
• Prohibition on sitting, lying, eating, or smoking on stairs

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Rating

4.3 / 5 (8623 reviews)

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