From and to when will hagoita-market be held

I am planning to visit Japan during New Year ; that is to say, the upcoming week. I will be staying at Tokyo from 28-30 of December. I have long been interested in Hanetsuki and wonder if it is possible to buy a hagoita at the so-called hagoita market in Senjoji at such late time of the month. Also, if it is not possible, can I obtain it from elsewhere, such as Daiso and convenience stores?

Unfortunately that famous Hagoita-ichi was from Dec. 17 to 19. However, those are the highly decorative types that people use more for decoration rather than for actual Hanetsuki playing. If you want to purchase a set for playing, I am sure you will find some in toy stores and other places.

Thank you very much. And could you please tell me roughly which toy store can I find one?

There is a place called Takahisa in Asakusa.

http://www.takahisa.co.jp/

Oh, that shop is a good one to visit in Asakusa.

Here's the map (Kaminari-mon Gate at the bottom, Senso-ji Temple at the top):
http://www.takahisa.co.jp/hpgen/HPB/entries/1.html

They seem to be having their own Hagoita display from Dec. 17 to Jan. 25, so you'll get to see their full range products:
http://www.takahisa.co.jp/hpgen/HPB/entries/2.html