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Kyoto is one of the premium cities of Japan. It is one of the few cities in Japan that boast of a rich cultural and historical heritage. Kyoto is a much visited tourist destination and tourists from all over the country and the world visit the city to enjoy its numerous entertainment options. One of the highlights of Kyoto is its events and festivals, all of which are representative of the cultural legacy of the city. The Grand Antique Fair in Kyoto is one of such major events. The fair has evolved to be the largest antique fair in Japan and is held in the months of March, June and October. Initially, the venue of the fair was only Kyoto, but now it is also held in cities like Osaka, Kobe and Tokyo. The Grand Antique Fair in Kyoto is held at the Pulse Plaza venue. The magnitude of the fair can be deduced from the fact that about 300 antique shop dealers from all over the world come to the fair to exhibit and sell their exclusive antique items. You can choose from a wide variety of items ranging from ancient fine arts to art nouveau. Over a million antique items are sold here and even if you are not willing to buy antique pieces, you should visit the Grand Antique Fair, as your trip will turn out to be an outstanding window-shopping experience. Besides this, a visit to the fair will also enable you to see many valuable Japanese relics of the ancient past, which will help you to have an idea of the culture of Kyoto as well as Japan. The Grand Antique Fair in Kyoto is open from 10 am to 5 pm and you do not have to pay any admission charges to enter the fair. As far as transportation is concerned, the fair can be easily accessed via the excellent bus service of Kyoto. One of the popular bus services that you can avail to reach the fair is the free shuttle bus service from Takeda Station, which is located on the Karasuma subway line.
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