Books · Japantown
Kinokuniya Bookstore
on Japantown, with 6 more shops within a short walk
The first Kinokuniya in the US, open here since 1969. Manga, anime art books and merch fill the first floor; English and Japanese books, magazines and gifts are on the second.
Hours
Daily 10:30am–7pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
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Good to know
- Parking
- The Japan Center Garage (japancentergarage.org) sits under the malls and charges by the hour; 2-hour metered street parking is limited. Muni buses 38-Geary, 2-Clement, 22-Fillmore and 31-Balboa serve Japantown.
- Japantown shops
- The malls are open daily 8:30am–10pm, but most shops keep their own shorter hours, typically late morning to early evening.
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What are Kinokuniya Bookstore's hours?
Kinokuniya Bookstore is usually open Daily 10:30am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Kinokuniya Bookstore?
Kinokuniya Bookstore is at 1581 Webster St #285 in Japantown, San Francisco.
Where can I park near Kinokuniya Bookstore?
The closest option for Japantown is The Japan Center Garage (japancentergarage.org) sits under the malls and charges by the hour; 2-hour metered street parking is limited. Muni buses 38-Geary, 2-Clement, 22-Fillmore and 31-Balboa serve Japantown.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Muni.
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