🛍️ Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Bookstore

Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Bookstore is located within the Kyoto Concert Hall in the Okazaki area of Kyoto. It is a commercial facility operated by "Tsutaya," which leads the Japanese cultural and artistic scene. The first floor features a bookstore and café, the second floor has a café and restaurant, and the third floor serves as a display area for books and art galleries, all filled with a bohemian atmosphere. The bookstore primarily offers books themed around Kyoto, foreign books that introduce Japanese culture, and art-related literature. Stylish bookshelves and display cases showcase books and merchandise carefully selected by knowledgeable curators from various fields. It also sells many handcrafted items and miscellaneous goods that embody the spirit of Japanese manufacturing, all sourced from the local Kyoto area. At the adjacent "Starbucks Coffee," you can sit down to enjoy coffee and light snacks while reading; on the second floor, "Kyoto Modern Terrace" offers dishes and drinks made with seasonal ingredients from Kyoto, allowing you to quietly appreciate the changing seasonal views from the terrace while surrounded by the aroma of books. After enjoying the pleasure of wandering through the sea of books, it is recommended to visit the gallery "BOOK & ART GALLERIA" on the third floor. This space frequently hosts art exhibitions that inspire imagination and creativity, including exhibitions related to performances at the Kyoto Concert Hall, as well as books and magazines carefully selected by curators with unique aesthetic perspectives.

A well-known literary spot representing Kyoto. Books carefully selected by a curator with a unique aesthetic perspective. You can enjoy coffee while slowly choosing books in a comfortable environment. Also sells various Japanese-made miscellaneous goods and boutique items. There is an art gallery that promotes cultural and artistic knowledge.