The Oedo Antique Market (大江戸骨董市) is considered the largest outdoor antique market in Japan, you’ll find an abundance of vendors selling traditional Japanese clothing, ornaments, tableware, equipment, accessories and other various antiques. There are also many Western booths, so the market attracts a diverse background of visitors.
The market is held on the first and third Sunday of every month but there are some exceptions (including no August event due to heat) with dates announced three months in advance. The official site will have the latest info in case of any changes to the dates we share below:
Dates
- December 1st / 15th
- 2025: Jan 5th / 19th
- Feb 2nd / 16th
The market runs from 9am–4pm.
The Oedo Antique Market originated around September 2003 and has since been a place that allows locals and foreigners alike to appreciate antiques and other niches.
The market is held at the Tokyo International Forum, which is a five-minute walk from Yurakucho Station. It is also occasionally held in Yoyogi Park.
Due to the large number of visitors, we recommend that you attend the market early. The event gets quite crowded around noon, and while it does officially close at 4pm, vendors may begin closing up their booths at 3pm.
Most booths will only accept cash. Fortunately, there are convenience stores located nearby and on the first floor of the Tokyo International Forum building to accommodate your cash withdrawal needs. Prices range from a couple thousand yen to sometimes hundreds of thousands of yen depending on what you’re purchasing.
For information about the location and potential cancellations due to bad weather, visit Oedo Antique Market’s official website.
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