Tokyo & Vicinity LOCAL EVENTS

Nihonbashi Bettara Market Oct. 19. & 20

The Bettara-ich is a traditional street market that takes place annually on October 19th and 20th, centering around the Takarada Ebisu Shrine in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.

Bettara market has a rich history that dates back to the mid-Edo period (mid-1700) and was originally held for the Ebisu-ko, a festival for merchants. The market is renowned for its energetic atmosphere, featuring around 500 stalls that sell lucky charms, food, and its signature item, Bettara-zuke. The market takes place in the middle of the business district, where people in suits come to enjoy the market during their break time.

What's Bettara?
Bettara, also known as Bettara-zuke, is a specialty of Tokyo made by pickling daikon radish with malted rice. Bettara is free of sugar, yet it has a sweet flavor.

Nihonbashi Bettara Market
日本橋べったら市

Date: October 19th and 20th
Location: Kodenmacho in Nihonbashi, Tokyo

Information by Chuo City Tourist Association
https://www.chuo-kanko.or.jp/blogs/event/2508221243

Location
Streets around Oodenmacho, Honcho in Nihonbashi district.
Between Shin-Nihonbashi Sta. and Kodenma Sta.
Google Maps: Takarada Ebisu Hikawa-jinja Shrine
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cf6NHyJFy5ZsZV4j6