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Kohbundo Shoten
On Yuigahama-dori, the street that leads to the sea, is a secondhand bookshop founded in 1940. It is often described as the largest and oldest in Kamakura, with several aisles packed with books. Give yourself plenty of time.
What you will find
Everything from recent books to books more than a hundred years old: literature, history, art, religion and subculture. For travelers, the best part is the many books about Kamakura. It also sells paper ephemera such as old maps, postcards and tourist guides.
About the shop
- Address: 1-3-3 Yuigahama, Kamakura (on Yuigahama-dori, walkable from Wadazuka and Kamakura stations)
- Hours: 10:30–18:00. Closed Thursdays and the third Wednesday of the month
From Wakaremichi
From Wakaremichi, take the bus or walk to Kamakura Station and go out the west exit on the Enoden side. Head down Yuigahama-dori toward the sea. Once you have your book, you can walk straight out to Yuigahama Beach.
Most of these are small independent shops, and their days and hours can change. Please check each shop’s social media or website before you go.
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