Maruzen

Downtown Kyoto


Occupying two basement floors of the BAL department store, this excellent bookshop has a massive range of English-language books across all subjects, plenty of titles on Kyoto and Japan, a great selection of Japanese literature, magazines from around the globe and travel guides.


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Nearby Downtown Kyoto attractions

1. Abeno Harukas Art Museum

28.8 MILES

This state-of-the art museum inside Abeno Harukas hosts temporary shows that vary wildly, including, so far, Renaissance painting and tantric Buddhist…