Unique Store · Shinjuku

Kinokuniya Books Shinjuku Main Store 紀伊國屋書店 新宿本店

Shinjuku's landmark bookstore in a 1964 Kunio Maekawa building: floors of books and manga, art books and stationery, a Tokyo literary institution.

About

Kinokuniya opened in Shinjuku in 1927, and its main store occupies a modernist 1964 building by architect Kunio Maekawa, now a Tokyo-designated historic building. Floors cover everything from manga and light novels to art, design and photography books, Japanese language learning materials and stationery. It's a great place to find beautiful Japanese art books and manga collector's editions. For English-language books, its Books Kinokuniya Tokyo branch at Takashimaya Times Square is the one to visit.

Highlights

• Multi-floor flagship in a 1964 modernist building
• Manga, artbooks and design books
• Japanese language learning section
• Literary events and signings

Tips

• Tax-free with your passport on ¥5,000+ per store per day; from 1 Nov 2026 you pay the 10% tax at the till and reclaim it at airport customs, so keep purchases in your carry-on
• English books are at Books Kinokuniya Tokyo (Takashimaya Times Square), not here
• Ask for a book cover (kabā), staff wrap paperbacks for free
• Combine with Shinjuku-sanchome's department stores

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