For those who like shopping and shopping in Tokyo, Wendy's conscience advises not to kill red eyes, but also remember that the fun of travel is not only about shopping, but it is also quite interesting to see the daily life of the local area.However, if you want to experience the daily life of the locals and can't forget the fun of shopping, then arrange to visit the local flea market in Tokyo, hunt for treasures in the second-hand goods stalls, and awaken the voice of cherishing and environmental protection in your heart, temporarily suppressing it The desire to go shopping frantically may be a pretty good itinerary! ^^
Oi Racecourse Flea Market
Tokyo City Flea MarketFlea markets in Tokyo area
There are various large and small flea markets in the Tokyo area. The large flea markets mainly include:Yoyogi Park Flea Market,Shinjuku Central Park Flea Market,MOTTAINAI Flea Market, Dajing Racecourse flea market, etc. Because large-scale flea markets require a large space for booths, most of the venues are selected in the park, and because of the relationship between the venues, most of them can only be held once every or two months. .
What’s more special is that the venue of the Oi Racecourse flea market is a parking lot, and the location is not a park in the center of Tokyo, so it can be held every Saturday and Sunday, which is very suitable for interspersed in the itinerary. During the small trip, after sorting out the dates of the large flea market that month, during the whole trip, I only encountered this flea market, and the location is very close to the Airbnb accommodation room, so I immediately came to visit the next day !
How to get to the flea market of Oi Racecourse?
The flea market stalls are set up in the first parking lot of Oi Racecourse, and next to Oi Racecourse is "Oi Racecourse Mae Station". The most convenient way of transportation is of course the Tokyo Monorail (Tokyo Monorail), after exiting the station "Oi Racecourse Front Station", walk about 300 meters to reach the parking lot.In addition, you can also take the Keikyu Main Line and get off at "Tachiaigawa Station", but the walking distance is more than 600 meters, and the distance will be more than doubled. The route still depends on where you stay.
At that time, we stayed in "Airbnb Tokyo accommodation experience》The location of the room introduced is right next to Hamamatsucho Station, and it's just right to take the monorail from Hamamatsucho Station, which is very convenient!However, because it was too simple and convenient, I didn’t pay attention at the time. I took the airport express line of the monorail and went directly to Haneda Airport to visit. Then I took the express line to return and get off at the "Oi Racecourse Mae Station". It takes about 15 minutes longer. The transportation in Japan is really convenient.Haha!
▲ Line up to enter Tokyo's only monorail carriage.
▲ The main destination of the monorail is the airport. The interior seating design is quite diverse and special. You can take a ride and have a look.
▲ The stability of the monorail is low when driving, and the riders should be a little psychologically prepared.
▲ After exiting the station in front of Oi Racecourse, walk straight along the road to the flea market venue.
▲ Although the road is very clean, there will be some peculiar smells caused by raising horses. You must be mentally prepared.
▲ Flags will be planted outside the entrance of the venue, making it easy to identify where the venue is.
▲ The only flea market that is open on Saturdays and Sundays, predicting the next time the market will open.
Oi Racecourse flea market stalls
The Oi Racecourse flea market has about 600 stalls. The organizer is the Tokyo Recycling Sports Citizens' Meeting (Tokyo リサイクル运动民の会). It can be said to be the only large-scale flea market held regularly in the Tokyo area. Or on Sunday, everyone can arrange to come and join in the fun.In addition, although the organizer is open to sell second-hand second-hand goods, brand-new and hand-made goods can be set up, the scene is still mainly second-hand and hand-made goods, there are not many hand-made goods, those who are going to visit, need to be psychologically prepared and appropriate. Looking forward to it!
▲ The entire market is located under the two-story parking lot, and the parking spaces on the ground floor are used for stalls.
▲ The booth is located on the bottom floor, and the upper deck can be used for shading, making it comfortable to stroll around and not too hot!
▲For the bazaars dominated by second-hand goods, people who visit here will be older, and many family members will get up.
▲ Between the two large parking lots, there are stalls selling food and beverages. The things are very simple and common, and they are also Japanese-style. They are fried noodles and ice.
▲Is this kind of simple ice-cutting sign very classic and familiar?
▲ The making of icing is also very simple, that is, after slicing the ice and topping it with juice! ^^
▲ Very simple fried noodles, we will see in many markets, it is a must-have in Japanese markets, and it is taken as breakfast on the spot.
▲ Look at this battle with parked cars and nostalgic goods, immediately reminiscent of Bangkok's train market!
▲ Seeing a lot of products, you may need to have a deeper understanding of Japan in order to experience the mystery and fun.
▲ The stall selling potted plants is also a basic item in Japanese markets.
▲ It’s no surprise to set up stalls with nostalgic products!
▲ Many stall owners are very casual!The stalls are set up, and no one knows where they are.
▲ Rare and beautiful hand-made products, very beautiful, the price is really not cheap!Almost couldn't help but start.
▲ There are a few intensively displayed booths, mainly selling second-hand cameras. I saw a lot of film machines!
▲ I believe that many people who grew up in Japan will feel more about these nostalgic products.
▲ Take the monorail back to Hamamatsucho Station, and then prepare to take the Sumida River Line Cruise to Asakusa.
