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Shimogamo Summer Antiquarian Book Festival — event in Osaka

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A traditional antiquarian book market held in the Tadasu no Mori forest within the grounds of Shimogamo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Over 20 independent bookstores from across the Kansai region showcase approximately 500,000 used books, ranging from classic literature and academic texts to art books, Edo-period volumes, and children's picture books.

Event Information

When

Aug 11 – Aug 16, 2026

Where

Shimogamo Shrine Grounds, Tadasu no Mori Forest

〒606-0807 京都府京都市左京区下鴨泉川町59

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