北沢書店
Kitazawa Bookstore
A legendary Jimbochō bookstore filled from floor to ceiling with secondhand and rare English-language books, loved by readers, collectors, and literary enthusiasts.
Attraction
Books, Secondhand
MK Guide Recommends
Kitazawa Bookstore is a quiet second-floor space in Jimbochō, Tokyo’s historic book district, and remains one of the city’s top sources for secondhand English titles. The shop is famously dense: narrow aisles, tall shelves, and books arranged in careful, scholarly order. Its selection includes literature, humanities, art, philosophy, academic works, and out-of-print editions that attract collectors from around the world. Despite its size, the store feels cozy and inviting—staff are knowledgeable, browsing is encouraged, and new discoveries happen often. Readers walk up the staircase from the street into a world filled with paper, ink, and the slow, thoughtful pace of searching for a book. Kitazawa is a key part of Jimbochō’s identity: a refuge for those who value the journey of finding the perfect book on a crowded shelf.
Facilities & Services
Jimbochō Location
Rare & Out-of-Print Books
English-Language Focus
Floor-to-Ceiling Shelves
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