Tokyo Book Town Jimbocho Walk - Streets Full of Shops Selling Used Books in Tokyo Japan

Enjoy a walking tour in Jimbocho (Jinbocho), known as the Book Town, full of shops selling new and used books in Tokyo, Japan!
山本書店　Yamamoto Bookstore　
Address: 1-1-11 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Features: Specializes in Chinese classical literature, offering classical books at affordable prices.
日本特化書籍　Japan Specialized Books　
Address: 1-1-1 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Features: Specializes in discounted translations of overseas masterpieces, including out-of-print translations.
八木書店　Yagi Bookstore
Address: 1-5 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Features: Specializes in modern Japanese literature, offering a wide range of modern literature works.
Book House
Address: 2-1 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Features: Ground floor offers a wide selection of picture books, with a cozy café space indoors.
岩波ブックセンターIwanami Book Center
Address: 1-5 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Features: A literary space filled with books from Iwanami Shoten, combining used book hunting and a book café.
Tokyodo Bookstore
Address: 2-1 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Features: Spacious floors from 1st to 3rd, particularly known for its extensive collection of foreign literature on the 3rd floor.
一誠堂書店Isseido Bookstore
Address: 1-5 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Features: A historic bookstore specializing in selected critical works and literature.
@ワンダー　@Wonder
Address: 1-3 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Features: Outdoor bookshelves for browsing, along with reasonably priced books and an Instagram-worthy ambiance indoors.
三省堂書店　神保町本店　Sanseido Bookstore Jinbocho Main Store
Address: 1-5 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Features: Offers a wide range of genres with swift restocking and ordering services.
内山書店　Uchiyama Bookstore
Address: 1-1-13 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Features: Offers contemporary Chinese literature and books on Asia, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a Chinatown.
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If you're looking for English, linguistics, English and American literature, or antique foreign magazines, here are some recommendations:
Isshindo Bookstore
Address: 1-7-6 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Features: Established in 1903, this longstanding bookstore boasts a classic and serene atmosphere, accentuated by wooden interiors and striking stained glass at the entrance. It's been favored by literary giants like Yasunari Kawabata and Yukio Mishima.
Sobunso Bookstore
Address: 3-3 Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Features: A classic foreign book specialty store exuding a European vibe. It offers an array of leather-bound foreign books and a calming interior with wooden staircases and gentle lamps.
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Address: 1-17 Chiyoda, Tokyo
Features: Located in Jimbocho, this bookstore boasts an extensive collection of vintage fashion magazines and foreign magazines. Its chic graphic designs from the past make browsing irresistible.
Kitazawa Bookstore
Address: 2-5 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Features: A venerable Western antiquarian bookstore established in 1902. Its classic ambiance, with chandeliers casting a soft glow over shelves of antique Western books, is truly enchanting.
Ogawa Books
Address: 2-7 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Features: Founded in 1916, this longstanding bookstore focuses on English-language books, dictionaries, and antique foreign magazines. Its charming signage is themed around adorable English typography.
www.book-wave.com/eng-index.htm

[@akshay5406]

Found this place in a book I'm currently reading days at the Morisaki Bookshop❤

[@baran-brbrbr7867]

I just realized something: I’ve never actually seen Japan outside of movies and such which only show a small bit of what it is. Personally I really enjoyed this video because I got to see a little bit of the street life the way it actually is and to be honest I loved it way more than how it’s shown in media. Loved it! Thank you!

[@noynaislam8524]

I found the name of this place in a book. This is a Japanese book. And translate it into Bengali language. The book is written by Japanese author Satisha Yagisawa, the book is called Morisky Bookhouse Days. And then I did some research and found that the place actually exists and the place is as beautiful as the book...

[@cyen_13]

days at the morisaki bookshop ** ❤

[@shreyosibanerjee4906]

got the english translation this year at Kolkata bookfair, such a comfort read

[@malihahaqueraisa9942]

Same here...😄

[@rocioavila5508]

I read that book too... but in Spanish and I loved it. That's why I'm here "walking" between these second hand libraries.

[@FlexxenRandomPlaces]

The station's walls look like a bookshelf 😍 That fits perfectly to 3:45. Such a gorgeous looking book store, and you've actually walked past it twice! 😆

[@japan_travel]

Hahaha, yeah, you're right...! Hope I can visit the gorgeous bookstore next time I visit, it was a pity I couldn't drop by...!

[@FlexxenRandomPlaces]

@@japan_travel There's always another day 😁 And bookstores should be visited with enough time too!

[@davidallen2058]

A nightmare! A browse of books shops selling books in a language I can't read. 😢

[@carlacraft2987]

🤣

[@TheWalkingLifeOfficial]

Wonderful filming my friend! Jimbocho is amazing :) Thank you the interesting and cool Tokyo experience! L7 🙏🇯🇵❤️📚🏙👍

[@appleslions4934]

thank you! i love japan and jimbocho but haven't been able to go due to the pandemic. so it was lovely to see it again :))

[@ladygreenleaves]

Looks like an area for me! I need to study more Japanese!

[@hyunyoungmoon2858]

My God

[@josanaquino3209]

Do some shops offer books that is translated in English?

[@japan_travel]

English-related books are well-known at this bookstore. Ogawa Books Address: 2-7 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoYou can find their website here. www.book-wave.com/eng-index.htm Additionally, other bookstores specialize in Western or Chinese literature, as described in the information provided.

[@MaheshWalatara]

No English?

[@japan_travel]

Sorry, not yet...!