Yokohama, JapanBest Bookstores and Libraries in Yokohama
Summary: What are the best bookstores and libraries in Yokohama? In this article we highlight the best bookstores and libraries in Yokohama.
Yurindo Co., Ltd. Yokohama Landmark Tower Store
Yurindo is a well-established bookstore chain in Japan, and its Yokohama Landmark Tower Store offers a wide selection of books, magazines, and stationery across multiple floors.
Website: www.yurindo.co.jp/store/detail/100
Address: Landmark Plaza 1F, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 220-8139
Maruzen & Junkudo Yokohama
Maruzen & Junkudo is a large bookstore offering a vast range of Japanese and English books, including literature, travel guides, and educational materials.
Website: honto.jp/store/detail_0230120_11HB310.html
Address: 2-8-2 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 220-0011
Village Vanguard Yokohama Vivre
Village Vanguard is a quirky and eclectic bookstore that also sells a variety of novelty goods, music, and lifestyle items.
Website: www.village-v.co.jp/shop/detail/567
Address: Yokohama Vivre 6F, 2-15-13 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 220-0011
Book Off Yokohama West Exit
Book Off is a popular second-hand bookstore chain in Japan, where customers can buy and sell used books, CDs, DVDs, and games at affordable prices.
Website: www.bookoff.co.jp/shop/shop10467.html
Address: 1-3-1 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 220-0005
Books Kinokuniya Yokohama
Kinokuniya is a renowned international bookstore chain, and its Yokohama store offers a wide selection of books in both Japanese and English, including a variety of genres and bestsellers.
Website: www.kinokuniya.co.jp/c/store/Books-Kinokuniya-Yokohama-Store/20161205002
Address: Yokohama Takashimaya 6F, 1-6-31 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 220-8601
Yokohama City Central Library
The Yokohama City Central Library is a public library that offers a comprehensive collection of books, periodicals, and digital resources, as well as reading spaces and community events.
Website: www.lib.city.yokohama.lg.jp/central/
Address: 1-4 Minatocho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0017
Kanagawa Prefectural Library
The Kanagawa Prefectural Library serves as a key resource for the region, offering a vast collection of books, local documents, and a quiet study environment.
Website: www.library.pref.kanagawa.jp/
Address: 2-8-1 Furo-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0032
Yokohama City Aoba Library
The Yokohama City Aoba Library is a community-focused public library that provides a variety of books, multimedia resources, and learning programs for all ages.
Website: www.lib.city.yokohama.lg.jp/aoba/
Address: 31-4 Ichigaocho, Aoba-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 225-0024
Yokohama City Kanazawa Library
The Yokohama City Kanazawa Library offers a wide range of services including book lending, internet access, and various cultural events for the local community.
Website: www.lib.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kanazawa/
Address: 5-11-1 Deiki, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 236-0053
Yokohama City Totsuka Library
The Yokohama City Totsuka Library is a public library that provides a comfortable reading environment and a diverse collection of books and digital media for education and leisure.
Website: www.lib.city.yokohama.lg.jp/totsuka/
Address: 16-17 Totsukacho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 244-0003
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