Tokyo Handmade Marché Complete Guide
Date, Venue, Access, Tickets, and How to Open a Stall

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Tokyo and KorakuTokyo Dome City "Prism Hallat Tokyo Dome City's Prism HallTokyo Handmade Marché。
In this article,Dates, Venue, Access, Tickets, Crowd Control, How to Open a StallThis article is intended to help first-time visitors/first-time stall holders avoid confusion.
If you just want to know the outline and main points first! If you want to know more about the event, please refer to the next "✅ Conclusion" below.

*Although this is a summary based on the official website and news reports,Rules and fees change from time to time.rules and fees may change from time to time.
Be sure to check the latest informationOfficial website (Tokyo version)for the latest information.💕

✅ Conclusion (just here first)

Features of the Tokyo event
Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall (indoors) will be the venue for a multigenre gathering of accessories, sundries, ceramics, leather, art, food, and hands-on classes "Marche no Gakko" (School of Marche).
The location is close to the station and in all weather conditions, making it easy to get around.

Approximate timing of the event
Twice a year in spring and fall (Basically, two days on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00). Dates and opening times vary depending on the event.

Tickets
Tickets are sold in advance, at the door, and some times in the afternoon (after 3, etc.). Free for elementary school students and younger (accompanied by a parent or guardian).

Access
A few minutes walk from Suidobashi Station (JR, Toei Mita Line) / Korakuen Station (Marunouchi Line, Nanboku Line).
There are many restaurants and rest spots in and around the venue, making it easy to plan a full day.

How to Exhibit
The sales of goods are basically by lottery (confirmed by payment after winning a prize), and food/workshops are by judging.
Booths will be 1.8m wide (specifications may vary depending on the times). Tables, chairs, power supply, and lighting are optional.

Main genres
Accessories／Cloth goods／Leather, woodwork, ceramics, glass／Illustration, art／Photography／Fashion／Handmade food／Hands-on classes.

■ Crowd control
The morning of the first day tends to be crowded. Focus on works = first thing in the morning, focus on comparison/photography = afternoon is more comfortable.
It is smooth to make reservations for hands-on classes as soon as you arrive, go around, and take the classes.

📖 What is Tokyo Handmade Marche?

The flagship of the popular Yokohama-based series in Tokyo

Handmade Marche from YokohamaThe Tokyo version of the popular "Yokohama Handmade Marché" is held in the same vein as the "Yokohama Handmade Marché". The number of stalls and the number of visitors has expanded with each event,flagship event in the Tokyo metropolitan area.as the flagship event in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Visitors can enjoy "seeing, buying, and making" all at once at the indoor Prism Hall, and each day is characterized by a total changeover (set times), creating fresh encounters on both days.

In addition to booths selling goods, there are food booths selling handmade baked sweets, jams, honey, tea, etc., and a hands-on class "Marche no Gakko" where artists serve as teachers.
The attraction of the event is its easy circulation even in the rain, and the design of the route that allows a variety of visitors, from families, couples, and groups of friends, to enjoy a full day of fun.

✨ Features of the Tokyo Handmade Marche!

Strengths unique to Tokyo

• Direct station class accessSuidobashi/Korakuen station is only a few minutes' walk away. Less stressful to move around even in the rain.
• Freshness of replacement each day.Artists and works are changed on the first and second days. It is highly worthwhile to visit both days.
• Breadth and Depth of GenresFrom daily necessities to art, traditional crafts to new materials. Easy to combine gift & personal use.
• Urban purchasing flow lineDesign that is easy to obtain satisfaction even with short time visits (afternoon discount) from afternoon to evening.
• Super-sufficient surrounding facilitiesThe area is rich in eating, drinking, resting, and sightseeing spots, making it easy to plan an "event + city walk.

Tips on visitor trends and time of day

Visitor demographics：
A wide range of visitors, mainly residents of the Tokyo metropolitan area, as well as parents and children, students, working adults, and tourists.
Time zone：
Mountain in the morning on the first day. Afternoon to evening is easy to circulate, and some visitors enjoy a quick after-3 (set-up times).
Utilization of 2-day event：
Identify the "hit" items on the first day→buy the main items on the second day/expect additional production and restocking on the second day.

Advantages for handmade artists (unique to the Tokyo venue)

• Opportunity to increase followers：
  High density of visitors in the Tokyo metropolitan area makes it easier for SNS and EC leads to function.
• Diversity of clientele：
  Easy to design a range of unit price from gift demand to personal use.
• Orders and semi-custom orders：
  Increase unit price with face-to-face proposals such as personalization/size adjustment.
• Short-time afternoon demand：
  The "wear it and go home today" adjustment and same-day gift wrapping are gaining popularity.
• Standardization of operations：
  The stall guide, equipment, power supply, etc. are all in place, making it easy for first-time vendors to prepare for the event.

Hints on selling points and themes that are unique to Tokyo

Color & Taste：
Monotone/nuanced colors, minimalist, genderless.

Material：
Metal allergy-friendly (SUS316L, 14kgf), brass, glass, recycled materials, fine textiles.

Gifts：
Practical accessories for on/off duty, pair rate, personalized, limited color (Tokio).

■ Devices to encourage circulation and purchasing on the day of the event

3-second POP：
Only the main points of price, material, care, and size are enlarged. Use artwork cards for details.

Price stairs：
1,000 yen / 2,000 yen / 3,000 yen + set discount to shorten waiting time at checkout.

Try-on line：
Mirrors, trays, cotton alcohol, and gloves encourage "touch→want".

SNS and EC leads：
Store QR on the base and paper bag, resale notice, and information about the next store opening.

🗓️ Date, venue, tickets

Latest date, ticket category, and entrance methodare on the official page of the Tokyo edition.
As is customaryTwice a year in spring and fall, on Saturdays and Sundays, around 10:00-17:00, with a total changeover each day.。
Tickets are sold in advance or on the day of the show, and afternoon discount (after 3, etc.) may also be available.
Elementary school students and younger are usually free (accompanied by a parent or guardian). For details, please check the announcement for each session.

📍 Access (approximate)

Suidobashi Station on the JR Chuo and Sobu Lines／Toei Mita Line "Suidobashi" stationApproximately 1 to 3 minutes on foot from
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Namboku Line "Korakuen" stationTokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Namboku Line, Korakuen Station.
Around the venuePaid parking lotare available, but they tend to be full on days when events overlap.Public transportation is recommended.public transportation is recommended.

🛍️ For those considering opening a stall (points in Tokyo)

Recruitment〜Finalization：
Product sales will be selected by lottery (stalls will be confirmed with payment after winning) / Food and experience will be screened (sanitation, safety, and content confirmation).

Booth Specifications：
Approximate width is 1.8m. Please check the application guidelines for each event for the layout, booth type, and whether or not the booths can be connected.

Equipment and power supply：
Tables, chairs, power supply, and lighting are optional. Check the maximum power consumption, location of power outlets, and whether or not extension cords can be brought.

Preparation Tips：
Price list should be clear and include tax. Cash + QR/card payment, and spare batteries are essential.

Measures against congestion：
Popularity is concentrated on the morning of the first day. Height, lighting, and 3-second POPs increase visibility, and accounting is shortened by using a set discount and prices that are close to the end.

⚠️ Points to note for stalls and visitors (simple check)

• Rights & DisplaySell only original works. Pay attention to copyrights and trademarks / Foods must be labeled according to laws & regulations & allergies must be indicated thoroughly.
• SettlementCash + cashless (QR/card). Prepare receipts, change, and spare batteries.
• Fixtures and safetyHeight: Increase visibility with lighting and height direction; design flow lines to prevent tipping over, breakage, and theft/secure aisles.
• CommunicationAfter-sales service design with cards of materials and care instructions, and QR information on SNS/EC.

👀 Congestion control & circulation plan

priority on what you want to seeIf you want to take photos, visit in the afternoon.
If you want to experienceBook ahead→Shopping→Taking classesin this order is comfortable.
Make the most of each day's replacement (set number of times),Grasp it on the first day → Purchase the main order on the second dayThis is a method that is less likely to fail.

See the latest information Go to Tokyo Handmade Marché Official

❓Frequently Asked Questions (Tokyo version)

🎯 Summary

Prism Hall is located indoors near the station and is comfortable even in the rain.
An urban event where you can concentrate on photo-worthy displays and easily get satisfaction even if you come for a short period of time.

Secure advance tickets early and make good use of the afternoon discount.
If you want to avoid the morning crowds on the first day, the afternoon tour is more comfortable. If you come on both days, you can double the number of encounters.

Vendors will be selected by lottery (payment after winning).
Stall guides, equipment options, and power supplies are available, making it easy for first-time stall holders to get lost.

Tokyo's unique "functionality x design" will be appealing.
Create a balance between gifts and personal use, and increase unit price and lead to repeat business with personalization, size adjustment, and limited edition colors.

• If you want to start preparing to open a store right away (7 steps)
  (1) Set up alerts for recruitment announcements (e-mail / SNS)
  2) Take 3 photos of your work (front, worn/used, group)
  3) Design the price as "1,000/2,000/3,000 yen" staircase + set discount
  4）Payment by cash + QR/card (spare battery required)
  5）Prepare 3-second POP (price, material, care, size) and a set of wrapping
  6) Optimize fixtures (height, lighting, mirrors, trays) and inventory plan
  7）Confirm delivery (cart, car delivery availability, courier service) with store opening guide
• Visitor memoFor those who want to compare and take photos, visit in the afternoon. For hands-on experienceBook ahead → go aroundis comfortable.

Check the event information and application guidelines Tokyo Handmade Marché official page