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Kanda Used Book Festival 2026

23 Oct 2026 — 1 Nov 2026

Outdoor book stalls at a previous Jimbocho book festival
Jimbocho book festival, 2017. A previous edition, not the 2026 event. Photo: nakashi from Chofu, Tokyo, JAPAN / Photo source · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized; no crop.
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About the event

Bookshops bring stock outdoors along Yasukuni-dori, creating a long browsing route through the district. The event offers a way into Tokyo’s second-hand book culture, from specialist subjects to unexpected finds.

Leave room in your plans for the surrounding shops. Opening times and outdoor arrangements should be checked against the organiser’s announcements.

Plan your visit

Hours & closure days
Times vary by sale and venue; consult the official festival schedule.
Admission
Book purchases priced individually; check any special-event charges.
Tickets & booking
Check the organiser for talks and special-sale arrangements.

Opening-day exceptions are not fully confirmed. Check the official calendar before choosing a day.

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Location & access

Jimbocho bookshop district

神田神保町古書店街

Yasukuni-dori, Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda, Tokyo

Choosing your destination

The outdoor browsing route runs along Yasukuni-dori in Jimbocho. Check the organiser for each special sale or talk.

Area map. Use the organiser’s programme for the exact venue or entrance.

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