On 21st of every month a flea market takes place on the grounds of To-ji Temple.

A wide range of goods are available here, often including old kimonos for a few hundred yen, valuable antiques, and delicious food. Many stalls and booths are lined up to sell goods ranging from used clothes and antiques to culinary delights.

The date of the flea market was chosen to commemorate the death of Kobo Daishi, the founder of Esoteric Buddhism. In particular the New Year market (Hatsu Kobo) in January, and the Year-end market (Shimai Kobo) in December are famous Kyoto fixtures.