Best Bookstores and Libraries in Nagoya
Summary: Interested in finding the best bookstores and libraries in Nagoya? Here is a great list to get you started exploring the world of books and more in Nagoya.
Maruzen & Junkudo Nagoya
Maruzen & Junkudo Nagoya is a large bookstore offering a wide selection of books, including English-language titles, stationery, and a café.
Website: Maruzen & Junkudo Nagoya
Address: 3-14-15 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 450-0002
Village Vanguard Nagoya Parco
Village Vanguard is a quirky and eclectic bookstore that also sells novelty items, gifts, and lifestyle goods.
Website: Village Vanguard
Address: Nagoya Parco West Building 6F, 3-29-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0008
Star Books
Star Books is a secondhand bookstore with a vast collection of used books, including foreign language books, comics, and magazines.
Address: 2-45-20 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0011
Book Off Nagoya Sakae
Book Off is a well-known chain of secondhand bookstores in Japan, offering a wide range of pre-owned books, CDs, DVDs, and games at affordable prices.
Website: Book Off
Address: 3-4-5 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0008
TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Nagoya Parco
TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE is a modern bookstore chain that offers a large selection of books, magazines, music, and movies, as well as a comfortable space to read and relax.
Website: TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Nagoya Parco
Address: Nagoya Parco East Building 5F, 3-29-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0008
Nagoya City Library
Nagoya City Library is the main public library in Nagoya, offering a comprehensive collection of books, digital resources, and community events.
Website: Nagoya City Library
Address: 2-1-1 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0001
Nagoya University Library
Nagoya University Library serves the academic community with extensive research materials, study spaces, and scholarly resources.
Website: Nagoya University Library
Address: Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 464-8601
Aichi Prefectural Library
Aichi Prefectural Library is a major public library that provides a wide range of books, local documents, and digital media for research and leisure reading.
Website: Aichi Prefectural Library
Address: 1-2-1 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0001
Chikusa Library
Chikusa Library is a branch of the Nagoya City Library system, offering a variety of books, magazines, and multimedia resources for all ages.
Website: Chikusa Library
Address: 3-5-1 Yotsuya-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 464-0858
Nagoya International Center Library
The Nagoya International Center Library focuses on providing resources for foreign residents and visitors, including books in multiple languages and information about living in Japan.
Website: Nagoya International Center Library
Address: Nagoya International Center Building 3F, 1-47-1 Nagono, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 450-0001
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