With more than 40 vendors selling vintage goods, antiques, delicious food, and more, ANTIQUE Flea Market is a lively event.
Booths line up across Kurashiki Mirai Park and Ario Kurashiki, packed closely together.
What kinds of treasures await you?
Here’s a report on the ANTIQUE Flea Market.
The information presented here was accurate when this article was published in April 2022. Please note that it may differ from current information.
ANTIQUE Flea Market: Event Overview
This is the fourth ANTIQUE Flea Market, and the number of vendors seems to have grown with each event.
It’s held at Ario Kurashiki, directly connected to JR Kurashiki Station, making it very easy to get to. Admission is free, of course.
You can check Instagram in advance to see which shops will be there.
Past Event Dates
Here are the dates of past events.
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| 1st | March 2–3, 2019, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| 2nd | August 1–2, 2020, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| 3rd | April 3–4, 2021, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| 4th | March 26–27, 2022, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
The 2020 event was scheduled for March 7–8, but appears to have been postponed due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
So far, it has been held once a year, in March or April.
Does that mean the next one won’t be for another year…?
But it’s too soon to give up. The date of the next event has not yet been decided.
Let’s hope it’s held more often, and keep an eye on Instagram!
There also seem to be similar flea market events coming up soon.
If you can’t wait, it might be worth checking out the event listings.
How to Enjoy the ANTIQUE Flea Market
There’s no set order for browsing! Start by wandering wherever your mood takes you!
Kurashiki Mirai Park, the event venue, is packed with booths!
It looks like so much fun—how exciting!
I wondered, “Which booth should I visit first?” but honestly, there were so many tents that it was hard to tell where anything was!
Many booths don’t display their shop names. But that’s what makes a flea market a flea market.
I wandered around once, following my whims.
A treasure trove of captivating goods
This booth near the event entrance was especially busy. It seemed to have a selection of antique tableware.
The colorful plates and cups were so cute that they made me want to buy them on a lovely day.
I love collecting tableware, so I was instantly smitten!
I have a feeling I’m about to spend a lot…!
▼ Why on earth is a stuffed deer’s head lying on the ground…? The unusual display made me do a double take.
If I lived in a mansion, I might have bought it…!
One of the fun things about flea markets is finding things you don’t come across every day! Let’s keep going!
▼ Nostalgic old-fashioned dolls are lined up cutely. That green frog in the middle looks familiar…
There are toys that children can enjoy too, so it looks like a fun place to visit as a family!
▼ I spotted an eye-catching object. Could it be a ship’s wheel?
If it’s something that has crossed the world’s oceans, like the Pacific, it’s quite romantic! It really gets the imagination going.
▼ This booth belongs to a florist.
There were also a couple of flower shops among the vendors, alongside the antique goods shops.
▼ This one is so beautiful it makes you stop and stare.
Antique silverware is displayed on a substantial shelf.
▼ This is a vintage clothing booth.
They have everything from goods to clothes!
Take a little break. There’s plenty to eat and drink!
There were so many interesting things to see—it was a lot of fun!
After walking around and getting thirsty, I headed for the food and drink stalls.
▼ This booth caught my eye. It was decorated with mimosa flowers and had a fresh, cheerful feel.
▼ A selection of delicious-looking syrups. They’ll mix them with soda water or another drink.
▼ I ordered a honey ginger tea soda.
The ginger flavor was strong, and it was refreshing and delicious!
“Let me know if the flavor is too strong or too weak, and I’ll adjust it for you!” the vendor said. So kind…
They even drew a cute illustration for me.
There were also food stalls serving meals like curry and hot dogs, so you could have lunch there too.
Just browsing is fine. If something really speaks to you, buy it!
Among all the wonderful goods I saw, a few items really struck a chord with me!
▼ Here’s what I bought this time.
A spring-like basket, colorful plates, and a case in the foreground containing rings.
I found some exciting things to buy, and had a thoroughly satisfying day!
A place to find wonderful things. Be sure to visit!
This ANTIQUE Flea Market was truly enjoyable, with unexpected discoveries and surprises!
Even if you’re not usually into antiques, I think you’ll enjoy just looking around.
I can’t wait to see what I’ll discover next time!
If you’ve become interested in other flea markets too, be sure to check out this event as well!
ANTIQUE Flea Market data
| Name | ANTIQUE Flea Market |
|---|---|
| Dates | March 26 and 27, 2022, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Location | 12-1 Kotobukicho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Admission (tax included) | Free |
| Website | ANTIQUE Flea Market |
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