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Kochi Sunday Market
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Kochi Sunday Market
A street market held every Sunday in Kochi for over 300 years, with produce, snacks and crafts along a long avenue.
The Kochi Sunday Market (Nichiyobi-ichi) is a weekly open-air market held along Otesuji avenue by Kochi Castle. It is one of the oldest street markets in Japan, with roughly 500 booths stretching about a kilometre.
What to expect
Hundreds of stalls selling vegetables, fruit, plants, knives and homemade snacks, with plenty of local chatter.
What to eat
Imo-ten (sweet potato tempura), ice candy, fresh fruit, local pickles and seasonal produce.
Visitor tips
- Sundays only. Hours are about 5 am to 6 pm from April to September, and 6 am to 5 pm from October to March.
- It does not run on January 1 and 2, or during the Yosakoi Festival (August 10 to 12).
- Arrive in the morning for the best choice.
- Combine with Kochi Castle and Hirome Market.
