Bohemian's Guild

Akihabara / Kanda / Ochanomizu / Suidobashi / IidabashiArea

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.