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Kanda Book Town (Jimbōchō)
CultureVisit: ~120 min
Jimbōchō, next to Jimbōchō and Ogawamachi stations, is Tokyo's largest second-hand bookshop district, with more than a hundred shops specialising in antiquarian books, ukiyo-e prints, sheet music, manga and literature. The bookshops line Yasukuni-dori avenue and its side streets. In late October and early November the Kanda Furuhon Matsuri is held, with book stalls in the street.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Kanda Book Town (Jimbōchō): 3 missions
- Browse the bookshops of Yasukuni-doriWalk along the pavement of Yasukuni-dori between Jimbōchō and Ogawamachi stations and step into two or three second-hand bookshops; look at the outdoor shelves.
- Look for an old engraving or illustrated bookEnter a shop with old prints and illustrated books and notice how they are displayed; there's no need to buy anything.
- Have a coffee in a neighbourhood caféTake a break at one of Jimbōchō's traditional cafés, with a coffee or a Japanese curry, the dish the neighbourhood is known for serving.
Near Kanda Book Town (Jimbōchō)
Cathedral of the Holy Resurrection671 m awayScience Museum (Kitanomaru)686 m awayThe National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo690 m awayShōwa Era National Memorial Museum700 m awayNational Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT)705 m awayNippon Budokan828 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Kanda Book Town (Jimbōchō)?
Allow about 2 h for the visit.