This market marks the end of the year and commemorates the death anniversary of Kukai (Kobo Daishi), the founder of the Shingon sect. Many people gather to buy a variety of items, including New Year's ingredients, New Year's decorations made of pine and peonies, and dragon statues associated with the year's zodiac signs.

 

Business hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Opening and closing times vary depending on the vendor. Some stores open as early as 5 a.m.).