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Kinokuniya Bookstore - Japantown

ShopSan Francisco, San Francisco4.3/5

About This Place

Japan's famous bookstore chain in SF's Japantown with an amazing selection of Japanese children's books, manga, stationery, and cute character goods. Upstairs has toys, plushies, and Studio Ghibli merchandise kids adore.

Info

Age Range

All Ages

Venue Type

Indoor

Price Level

$$

Best Time

Weekday afternoons

Parking

Japan Center garage underneath, or street parking on Post Street.

Tips

Combine with a visit to Japantown for ramen and mochi. The stationery section is irresistible for kids. Check out the crane machines.

Stroller FriendlyChanging Station--Dining On Site--Reservation Needed--

Tags

japanesebookstoremangastationeryjapantown
Official Website

Location

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