Bookstore Spots in Japan

Area

Japan
- Japan
- Hokkaido / Tohoku
  
  Hokkaido
  
  Aomori
  
  Iwate
  
  Miyagi
  
  Akita
  
  Yamagata
  
  Fukushima
- Kanto
  
  Ibaraki
  
  Tochigi
  
  Gunma
  
  Saitama
  
  Chiba
  
  Tokyo
  
  Kanagawa
- Koshinetsu / Hokuriku
  
  Niigata
  
  Toyama
  
  Ishikawa
  
  Fukui
  
  Yamanashi
  
  Nagano
- Tokai
  
  Gifu
  
  Shizuoka
  
  Aichi
  
  Mie
- Kinki
  
  Shiga
  
  Kyoto
  
  Osaka
  
  Hyogo
  
  Nara
  
  Wakayama
- Chugoku
  
  Tottori
  
  Shimane
  
  Okayama
  
  Hiroshima
  
  Yamaguchi
- Shikoku
  
  Tokushima
  
  Kagawa
  
  Ehime
  
  Kochi
- Kyushu / Okinawa
  
  Fukuoka
  
  Saga
  
  Nagasaki
  
  Kumamoto
  
  Oita
  
  Miyazaki
  
  Kagoshima
  
  Okinawa

Category

Shopping

Household Goods / Daily Necessities

Bookstore

Books Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store

Shopping

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Shinjuku 3-17-7

"A large bookstore located in Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. The main building and the annex ""adhoc"" building are located between Shinjuku-dori and Yasukuni-dori streets. The main building has nine floors from the first basement to the eighth floor, selling literature, foreign books, specialized books, magazines, picture books, etc. It also has the Shinjuku Medical Book Center, which specializes in the field of medicine and nursing, the Kinokuniya Hall, where plays, rakugo, and other performances are held, and a room for the exclusive use of talk events, etc. The annex deals in comics, light novels, DVDs, etc."
Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro

4.5

6 Reviews

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Tokyo Toshima-ku Minamikebukuro 2-15-5

This is a large bookstore located five minutes on foot from JR Ikebukuro Station East Exit, and the sales floor is from the basement to the ninth floor. There are books of various genres ranging from literary books to magazines, comics, medical and other specialist books etc. Many people visit from far away to find the book they are looking for. Inside the shop, you can search for your desired book with the help of a search machine, or you can use the desks and chairs provided to choose your books carefully. There is also a café on the fourth floor.

池袋駅のすぐそばにあるジュンク堂。フロア面積が広く，品ぞろえ豊富で，専門書も充実しています。本を買うときは必ずジュンク堂というくらいよく行くお店です。
Shosen Grande

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Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Kandajimbouchou 1-3-2

A huge bookstore located a one-minute walk from Jimbocho Station. The flagship shop of the venerable Shosen bookstore chain, which was founded in 1948, the store sees an unending stream of visitors seeking to purchase highly specialized books from among Shosen Grande's massive selection. The sixth floor, for example, is stocked only with materials relaxing to railroads, and the selection of not only books but also merchandize and railroad accessories has made it a mecca for train aficionados. The seventh floor event space is frequently used to host events for young up-and-coming entertainers. Every floor offers something different, making Shosen Grande a fun place just to come and look.
Kinokuniya Umeda Main Store

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Osaka Osaka-shi Kita-ku Shibata 1-1-3 Hankyu 3 Bangai

This bookstore is one of a chain established in 1927. This large, well-known chain has 81 book centers and 68 stores in major cities across Japan. In addition to Japanese books, electronic books, Western books, used books, domestic and international magazines, and CDs and DVDs, the store also carries an abundance of stationary, knickknacks, and other choice items. Further, the store holds a variety of events.
Tora no Ana Ikebukuro Store

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Tokyo Toshima-ku Higashikebukuro 1-9-1 Seiko Sunshine Building XI 6-7F

Tora no Ana is a dojin shop in Higashi-Ikebukuro in Tokyo’s Toshima City. It deals mainly in fan-created magazines and fan merchandise but also sells commercially produced comics and anime. There are two Tora no Ana shops in the Ikebukuro area, and Tora no Ana B is one of them, while Tora no Ana A sells mostly merchandise that appeals to men. The store also sells adult comics along with action figures and other toys. In November 2015, the former Store A and Store B changed places, so the current Store A is in the building where Store B was formerly located.
Melonbooks Ikebukuro

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Tokyo Toshima-ku Minamikebukuro 1-23-6 KDG Building B1F

A shop located in the Minami-Ikebukuro area of Toshima City, Tokyo selling dojinshi (fanzines) based on anime, video game, manga, and light novel properties as well as merchandise and new books. Although the shop sells adult-oriented merchandise, it is also notable for its large collection of books and products for more general tastes. Some of the things sold at Melonbooks are offered nowhere else, and many customers come here from far away seeking their favorite dojinshi and related merchandise. Open until 11 pm, even people coming home from work can stop by and browse at their leisure.
Umeda Tsutaya Books

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Osaka Osaka-shi Kita-ku Umeda 3-1-3
Suharaya Main Store

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Saitama Saitama-shi Urawa-ku Nakacho 2-3-20

A bookstore offering a wide range of books from all fields with a focus on local books and specialized books. It first opened in 1876 along what was then the old Nakasendo Road and has changed and grown with the neighborhood being well beloved for over 130 years. They hold a wide variety of events including book making classes, publisher anniversary fairs year round, and various seasonal events.
Miyawaki Shoten M.C.S.

4.0

1 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Asahishinmachi 3-4

This general store for the bookstore chain with more than 350 stores nationwide is located in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. The Ferris wheel on the roof is its marker. It offers a variety of materials and is visited by many people.

屋島の上から、小豆島に行くフェリーから、とりあえずちょっと離れたとこから高松を見ると、必ず目につく観覧車がある、宮脇書店総本店。観覧車はここに設置されて何十年もしない割に、キャビンはかなりのクラシックな隙間風多数のタイプなので、恐らく他の所にあったやつの移設されたと思われます。各キャビンには出版社の名前が書いてあり、お気に入りの出版社のに乗れます。観覧車からの景色は、見渡せる範囲だけをとる...
Pop-up Book Shop & Workshop Meggendorfer

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Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture Yuigahama 2-9-61

Located approximately 10 minutes from Kamakura station, this shop in Yuigahama specializes in pop-up books. They carry approximately 600 types of popup books ranging from items for kids to books for adults, and these enjoyable books are also popular as birthday or Christmas presents.
SHIBUYA PUBLISHING & BOOKSELLERS

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Tokyo Shibuya-ku Kamiyamachou 17-3 Terrace Kamiyama 1F

A new kind of bookstore combining both publishing and retail functions in the so-called Oku-Shibuya area of the Kamiyama neighborhood in Shibuya City, Tokyo. The clean white interior is filled with books and publications of all genres, including magazines, comics, art books, and photo collections. In the back of the shop is an editing space for the publishing company. Patrons can watch the publication process at work through glass windows. Open until midnight on weekdays, the shop is the perfect place to casually stop by on the way home from work.
Jimbocho Nyankodo Books specializing in books about cats

4.0

7 Reviews

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Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Kandajimbouchou 2-2 Inside the Anekawa Bookstore

This is a bookstore within the “Anekawa Bookstore” that specializes in selling books of cats located in Kanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo. In the space specializing in books of cats, there are 400 types and 2000 books of cats displayed at all times. It is possible to look through the books in the store. Many visitors come from far away as the media have introduced the place as a sacred site for cat lovers. Although he is not in the store, a brown striped cat called Rikuo serves as the store manager.

神田神保町の交差点にある猫についての書籍専門店です。伺った際は保護猫の里親募集のイベントが行われていて、本物の猫もいました。
Nomad Books (Tabinohonya Nomado)

5.0

1 Reviews

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Tokyo Suginami-ku Nishiogikita 3-12-10 BUILDING 1F

This is the only bookstore in Japan dedicated to travel. This bookstore was created to allow people to experience travel through books, and to stir up one's imagination for traveling. Conceptually envisioned around the word, travel, it houses a large variety of periodicals and books of multiple genres that relate to travel. It also carries rare old books and merchandise only sold here. The bookshelves are arranged by genre, so that both new books and old books are mixed together, and books by the same author are arranged together, which makes it easy to find books on the subject of your interest. They also sell a variety goods with that inspires that travel.

JR西荻窪駅北口から徒歩5分程度、有名な喫茶店物豆奇の近くにある。旅に専科した書店で雰囲気が良く、ゆっくり本選びできる。一般書店では取扱いのない個人出版の書籍まで取り揃えているので、マニアックな旅の情報がゲットできる。バックパッカーにお勧め。
Unsodo Corporation Tokyo Store

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Tokyo Bunkyo-ku Yushima 1-3-6
Oyoyo Shorin Shintatemachi Store

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Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Shintatemachi 3-21

A secondhand bookstore which carries books from a wide array of genres, including literature, philosophy, the social sciences, art and design, picture books, and books of Hosho Noh chants. The store also buys old books and can provide advice on organizing your own collection. In addition, the store opens up stalls at analog record events and antique book markets.
Seikosha

4.0

1 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kamigyou-ku Tawarayachou 437

Seikosha is a small but venerable bookstore located in a remodeled old traditional house. The books are arranged in an unusual way reminiscent of an art space. Unlike most bookstores, it stocks mostly books that might be thought of as luxury items. The shop also has a coffee bar and regularly schedules workshops related to music or books.

京都インディペンデント系書店です。店長の堀部さんは積極的にメディアにも発信されていますが、接客は控えめ。ゆっくり時間をとって棚の本と向き合ってください。観光目的というよりも自分自身の思考を整えるのに書店巡りは向いているように思います。
Hohohoza (Jodoji Branch)

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Joudojibambachou 71 High Nest Building 1/2 F

Hohohoza is a bookstore in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward. It was formerly called Gake Shobo, but it moved and reopened with a new name. The first floor features new publications and miscellaneous times, as well as gallery space for exhibitions. The second floor features used books and miscellaneous items, and it is frequented by booklovers as a place where one may find an exciting rare book.
Tohon

4.0

1 Reviews

Shopping

Nara Pref. Yamatokoriyamashi Yanagi 4-28

Tohon is a book store located on the Yanagi Machi Shopping Street in Yamatokoriyama City. The shop handles new titles from smaller independent publishers, second-hand books, and other various items. A selection of recommended books and goods are displayed regardless of genre in the roughly 20 meter square store.

字の本ばかりです。参考書もありません。ざっと見渡してから、若い店長(砂川)さんに聞いてみましょうか。これはどんな本？なんでコミックがないの？どこが面白いの？こんな本はないの？暇があったら、いろいろと話してくれるかもしれません。もしかしたら別の本屋さんを紹介してくれるかもしれません。とほんは、~と本のことだそうです。こころは and books または books and...
UNSODO

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Teramachi 2 Jominami Iru Myomanjimaecho 459
Bohemian's Guild

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Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Kandajinbocho 1-1 Kinoshita Building 12F

This rare and antique bookstore is located in the Kanda Jimbocho Bookstore Area, a mecca for old, used, and antique books unlike almost any other place else in the world. The store has dark brown wood floors and similarly-colored tables, and is lit by incandescent lamps which give it a gentle, soothing atmosphere. The store has been in business since the Taisho period and is divided into two floors, each of which has its own collection of books and facilities. The first floor is designed to be a veritable forest of books and here you'll find publications spanning such diverse genres as art photo collections, illustrated books, and art critiques, as well as design, architecture, photo, and performing arts books. The second floor has a book gallery where you can also see works of art by a variety of artists and casually browse paintings and woodblock and art prints. The store also irregularly holds special exhibitions and events.