Bookstore Spots in Kyoto Area

  • Seikosha
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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.
  • UNSODO
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Teramachi 2 Jominami Iru Myomanjimaecho 459
  • Ogaki Book Store Kyoto Main Store
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Kankobokocho 78
  • Maruzen Kyoto Main Store
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Kawaramachidori Sanjo Sagaru Yamazakicho 251 Kyoto BAL B1-Underground 2F

    京都BALの地下1階、地下2階に入っている丸善書店です。 京都市内から大型書店が撤退していくなか、京都市内の書店のなかでは大きな方に入ると思います。週刊誌から専門書まで幅広く揃っており、この書店へ足を運べば見つからない本はないと言っても過言ではないと思います。 地下2階にはカフェが併設されており、疲れたらゆっくりくつろげます。 スタッフの対応はとても気持ちよく印象がいいと思います。支払い方法...

  • Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Books
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Okazakisaishojicho

    ロームシアターの敷地内でスターバックスを併設した書店やギャラリーがあります。書店はあまり広くないですが、テーマごとにエリアが分かれており、ギュギュッと濃縮されたような空間です。本はもちろん、京都の老舗店のお香や雑貨なども販売されており、暇つぶしに丁度よい場所です。

  • Ogaki Book Store AEON MALL KYOTO
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Nishikujotoriiguchicho 1 AEON MALL KYOTO 2F [230]
  • Village Vanguard AEON MALL KYOTO
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Nishikujotoriiguchicho 1 AEON MALL KYOTO 4F [426]
  • Ogaki Book Store AEON MALL Kyoto Katsuragawa
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Kuzetakadacho 376-1 AEON MALL Kyoto Katsuragawa 1F [154]
  • Ogaki Book Store AEON MALL Kyoto Gojo
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku Saiinoiwakecho 25-1 AEON MALL Kyoto Gojo 2F [230]
  • Village Vanguard AEON MALL Kyoto Gojo
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku Saiinoiwakecho 25-1 AEON MALL Kyoto Gojo 3F [314]
  • Village Vanguard AEON MALL Kumiyama
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    Kyoto Kuse-gun Kumiyamacho Mori Minami Ouchi 156-1 AEON MALL Kumiyama 2F
  • Miraiya Book Store AEON MALL Kumiyama
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    Kyoto Kuse-gun Kumiyamacho Mori Minami Ouchi 156-1 AEON MALL Kumiyama 2F
  • Miraiya Book Store AEON MALL Takanohara
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    Kyoto Kizugawa-shi Saganakadai 1-1-1 AEON MALL Takanohara 3F
  • Heiwa Books Al Plaza Kizu
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    Kyoto Kizugawa-shi Saganaka Shironishi 15 Al Plaza Kizu 2F
  • Village Vanguard Shinkyogoku
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Shinkyogoku Dori Takoyakushi Sagaru Higashigawacho
  • Village Vanguard Outlet Kyoto YODOBASHI
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Karasuma-dori Nanajo Sagaru Higashi-shiokojicho 590-2 Kyoto YODOBASHI 5F
  • Ogaki Book Store Buddhism Daigaku
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kita-ku Murasakinokitahananobocho
  • Ogaki Book Store VIVRE
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kita-ku Koyamakamifusacho 49-1 Kitaoji VIVRE 4F
  • Ogaki Book Store Nijo Sta.
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Nishinokyotoganoochou 1-6 BiVi 2-jo 1F

Kyoto Areas

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Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.

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