2026 Mori no Tezukuri Ichi Handmade Market (55th)

Why You Should Visit

A large open-air handmade market in Tadasu no Mori, the ancient forest of Shimogamo Shrine (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Over the two days some 370 booths sell accessories, fabric goods, woodwork, leather, ceramics and paper crafts alongside baked sweets and bread, with 16 food trucks serving freshly made food and drinks. Seating is set up among the trees, and an acoustic live stage, the Forest Concert, runs on the same grounds. Admission and the concert are both free, so a shrine visit and a browse fit into one trip.

Essentials

location

Tadasu no Mori, Shimogamo Shrine

period

September 5, 2026 (Sat) - September 6, 2026 (Sun)

Time

10:00–16:00

cost

Free admission (the Forest Concert is also free to watch)

Links

Official Website

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access

Take city bus route 205 to the Shimogamo-jinja-mae stop. No visitor parking is announced by the organisers for those coming by car.

REGISTRATION

No reservation needed; free entry and exit.

NOTE

Stalls:

Accessories, fabric goods, woodwork, leather, floral crafts, ceramics, paper crafts
Baked sweets, bread and other food stalls
370 booths in total across the two days
16 food trucks in total across the two days
Seating areas set up inside the forest

Forest Concert:

Sat 5 and Sun 6 September, 12:00–15:40
Same venue, Tadasu no Mori at Shimogamo Shrine
An acoustic live music programme

Weather:

Held in the rain
Cancelled if a storm warning is issued for Kyoto City on the day

Coming up:

Autumn special edition 2026: Sun 18 October and Sat 28 / Sun 29 November, 10:00–16:00
Held on the main approach, in front of the south torii and in Tadasu no Mori; 570 booths and 15 food trucks over the three days

*Booth numbers and line-up may change without notice.

FAQ

Is there an admission fee or a reservation?

Admission is free and no reservation is required. The Forest Concert held at the same time is also free to watch, and you can come and go as you like.

Does it go ahead in the rain?

Yes, it is held in the rain. It is cancelled only if a storm warning is issued for Kyoto City on the day, so check the organiser's official site in the morning if the weather looks rough.

What is on sale?

Handmade accessories, fabric goods, woodwork, leather, floral crafts, ceramics and paper crafts, plus baked sweets and bread. There are 370 booths in total over the two days, along with 16 food and drink trucks.

Is it manageable with children?

Booths line the forest path and there are seating areas among the trees, with food trucks on site, so you can break up the walk. The forest gives plenty of shade, which helps in early September.

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