Kinokuniya Bookstore - San Francisco

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1581 Webster St
San Francisco, CA 94115
+1 (415) 567-7625
https://usa.kinokuniya.com

Kinokuniya San Francisco, established in 1969, is the first Kinokuniya Bookstore to open in the United States, located within the Japan Center mall in Japantown. This vibrant store offers a diverse selection of Japanese and Japan-related books, merchandise, as well as an expansive Anime and Manga section on its first floor.

Over the years, Kinokuniya San Francisco has become a cultural hub, hosting notable events and signings with renowned authors and creators, such as Donald Keene and George Takei. With a commitment to providing a unique blend of English and Japanese literature, magazines, and gifts, the store continues to celebrate its legacy while embracing contemporary trends.

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4.5533 reviews
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Kevin C.
5/20/2025

Kinokuniya in Japantown is one of my favorite places to visit. This two-story bookstore is packed with an amazing selection of English and Japanese media. You can find everything from manga and...

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Jacqueline N.
9/7/2025

As someone who is used to paying $20+ for a journal this was a steal!!!! I'm so happy with my purchases. Everytime I drive up to SF Japantown I always make sure I give Kinokuniya a visit. It...

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Bob K.
7/9/2025

I went to a comic place in Hayes Valley, looking for BL manga for The Wife. The guy there said that Kinokuniya had the largest selection in the country. Wow. I can confirm The Wife and I stopped...

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Debora L.
9/1/2025

I miss bookstores and this one hits all the right notes, even when it's super crowded. I am not literate in Japanese but there was a lot of Japanese-language and culture books, as well as some in...

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Sonia O.
8/20/2025

The service was very helpful and kind. Everything was organized very good and had a great varieties of books and merchandise for all categories. The value of the book we bought was affordable and...

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