Sep 27, 2013 - 1 min read

Ogaki Shoten Karasuma Oike Kyoto

Books, Stationery and Magazines since 1942

By Bonson Lam

Community writer

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Ogaki Book and Stationery Store has been part of Kyoto since 1942

A rainbow of stationery is a visual delight at the Ogaki Book and Stationery Store Karasuma Oike Kyoto

Many Japanese books are laid out in a newstand style making it easy to browse

English Translation of Tale of Genji and I am a Cat by Soseki is availalble at Ogaki Book store

Ogaki Book and Stationery Store has one of the biggest range of English Novels in Kyoto including John Grisham and Mark Haddon

A number of English Language travel books are laid flat making it easy to pick up and browse

The Ogaki Shoten Book, Magazine and Stationery Store has been a Kyoto Institution since 1942, with over 10 branches in this city. The Karasuma Oike store has a fantastic range of novels, manga as well as educational books. The large floor to ceiling windows frame this space which is decorated in neutral tones. The colorful pastel display of stationery and journals are a visual feast and you can even your fix of the Moleskine legendary diaries and planners. Its selection of English language novels and guidebooks is one of the largest in Kyoto, including John Grisham and Mark Haddon. If you are hungry, head down to Iyemon Salon Café or the aptly named Library Café at the Hotel Monterey, both heading towards the Shijo commercial district.