TRIP WITH RAIN
Find a book which is perfect for a rainy day in “the library of Japan”.
The Maeda clan of the Kaga Domain placed great importance on traditional arts and crafts, such as Noh, Kaga Yuzen silk dyeing, Kanazawa Haku gold leaf and Kutani ware. During the reign of the fifth lord, Tsunanori Maeda, the region attracted well-known scholars from across Japan, precious books were collected, and academia flourished to the extent that the area
became known as the library of the whole country. Perhaps it is because of this history that today, a large number of interesting bookstores exist in Kanazawa. Relaxing in your hotel room with a book you wouldn't normally read is the perfect way to spend a rainy day. It could be said that passing the time in such a luxurious manner is a very Kanazawa-like
experience.
Recommended Bookstore 1
- Oyoyo Shorin
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When you come across an unexpected lucky find, it almost seems like fate. You feel this even more so when it happens in the place you are visiting. We recommend Oyoyo Shorin to those who wish to have such an encounter with books. The sheer number of second-hand books lining the shelves is overwhelming. There are two stores - the Seseragi Dori-ten and the
Shintate-machi-ten. The stores stock different genres of books, so be sure to visit both.
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Oyoyo Shorin Seseragi-Dori-ten 1-6-11 Nagamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa 920-0865
TEL：076-255-0619
- Hours11:00 - 19:00
- ClosedWednesdays
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URLhttps://oyoyoshorin.jp/
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Oyoyo Shorin Shintate-machi-ten 3-21 Shintatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa 920-0995
TEL：076-261-8339
- Hours11:00 - 19:00
- ClosedWednesdays
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URLhttps://oyoyoshorin.jp/
Recommended Bookstore 2
- Books and Printing Ishibiki Public
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Ishibiki Public has a tasteful selection of books, both old and new, with a focus on art and culture. All the books in the store were selected by the owner, Kumiko Sunahara, who is also a graphic designer. There is a café on the first floor, and a printing room on the second floor for lithographic printing, which creates a distinctive retro feel. The
bookstore holds a variety of events, making it an appealing space which is more than just a place to purchase books.
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Books and Printing Ishibiki Public 1st Floor, Yamashita Bldg. 2-8-2 Ishibiki, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa 920-0935
TEL：076-256-5692
- Hours11:00 - 19:00
- ClosedSundays, Mondays
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URLhttps://www.ishipub.com/
Map of recommended bookstores
