The bookstore is really well organized. Even though there are tons of different books, it's super easy to find what you're looking for.
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Book1st Shinjuku Store
A Large Bookstore that Also Sells General Goods, Located a 3-Minute Walk from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station
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This is the largest bookstore located near the west exit of Shinjuku Station. Found inside the uniquely-shaped “Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower” building, this store has around 900,000 items across the tower’s 1st and 2nd basement floors.
There is an extensive variety of staple books available, and this combined with constant new information and seasonal keywords create a space that helps to stimulate intellectual curiosity.
There is also a stationery and general goods section located on the 1st basement floor. Even just this area boasts the size and product lineup of a standalone store.
Highlights
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The largest bookstore outside Shinjuku Station’s west exit, and also sells stationary and general goods.
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Located along an underground passage in west Shinjuku allows for easy access without getting wet even on rainy days.
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Open until 10:30pm.
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Various events, including autograph sessions and talk shows, are held frequently.
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The western books section has a “WELCOME TO JAPAN” subsection, featuring a collection of books that introduce Japanese culture and traditions.
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Entrance
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Humanities books area
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magazines area
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Luxury stationery and general goods
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Business books Area
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Located on the B1&B2 floors of Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower
Reviews
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There are tons of stationery and miscellaneous goods here—it's a great place to shop!
Details
- Name in Japanese
- ブックファースト 新宿店
- Postal Code
- 160-0023
- Address
- Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower B1F-B2F, 1-7-3 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-5339-7611
- Business Hours
- 10:00am - 10:30pm
- Closed
- No scheduled holidays
- Access
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(1) About a 3-minute walk from the west exit of the Yamanote Line and Chuo Line’s JR Shinjuku Station
(2) About a 5-minute walk from the west ticket gate of the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line’s Shinjuku Station - Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)