If you love Japanese antique kimono, and have a
time to visit Kiryu city in Gunma prefecture on the
first Saturday!
Kiryu was famous for the textile industry, that's why
good for finding high-quality antique(secondhand) kimonos.
Besides, the prices are really reasonable.
For example, cheap kimono and obi(belt) are from \300~500,accesories like a Obihimo is from \100.
You can find reasonable and beautiful one!
There are much more kimono and accessories for them than Oedo Antique market in Tokyo, I think.
I forgot to take pictures of kimonos... I'll do that next time!
Date:
The first Saturday of every month from sunrise to sunset. In January and November, the dates may change to accommodate festivals.
Locatin:
Grounds of Tenmangu Shrine, Tenjincho 1 chome
5 minutes by car from JR Kiryu Station
Maybe It takes about 30 minutes on foot.
There are approximately 80 stalls set up. I always get there about
10AM, and feel "too late".So if possible you should get there until 9AM!
http://www.kiea.jp/Tenmanguantiquemarket.html
