Do you want to choose a picture book for your child in Kyoto? Do you have a hard time deciding which bookstore to go to? It is not an exaggeration to say that the opportunity to choose a picture book will influence your child's rich growth, so if it is a place that you can enjoy with your children and grandchildren, you will want to visit with your whole family.
This time we would like to introduce several picture book stores in Kyoto that are different from ordinary bookstores and full of character.
Table of Contents
- 1.Picture book store Kindaarando
- 2. Picture Book Cafe Mébaé
- 3. Merry-Go-Round Kyoto
- 4. Toy House Children (Warabe)
- 5. Keibunsha Ichijoji Store
- 6.Picture book children
- 7. Kids Iwaki Pafu
- 8.Books&Café Wonderland
1.Picture book store Kindaarando
Picture Book Store Kindaarando was established in 1985 in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto.
This small picture book store is located in a residential area near Heian Shrine and the Art Museum.
The concept is "picture books and reading materials to be read at home," and the store offers a variety of picture books, including world classics.
Once a month, we hold "Kindaarando club activities" where people who love picture books gather to exchange information and discuss picture books.
On the 3rd floor, there is "Donguri Hiroba" where parents and children can play freely, with children from infants to about 3 years old and accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Picture book reading
Hand games
The event is also a great place for socializing and enjoying each other's company.
The rooftop garden on the 4th floor also offers a panoramic view of the Higashiyama-ku area, and they also grow vegetables and blueberries.
■Location: Kindaa Building 2F, 351 Tou-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
■Access: 5 min. walk from Keihan Sanjo Sta. on Keihan Railway and subway.
2. Picture Book Cafe Mébaé
Picture Book Cafe Mébaé is the perfect place to enjoy picture books and a cafe.
Located in the Omiya shopping arcade, you can read about 600 picture books with a cup of coffee.
Picture books are available for sale and for browsing, so visitors can take their time in selecting a picture book.
The manager is a certified picture book selector and may be able to give you detailed information about picture books.
The café offers a wide variety of Western-style dishes such as curry and omelette rice, as well as sweets, allowing visitors to relax and immerse themselves in the world of picture books.
Some dishes are designed by "The Hungry Caterpillar" from the picture book, and are sure to be enjoyed by adults as well.
■Location: 5-5 Shimomonzen-cho, Shino, Kita-ku, Kyoto
■Access: 15 min. walk from Kitaoji Sta. on the Kyoto Municipal Subway.
3. Merry-Go-Round Kyoto
Merry-Go-Round Kyoto" is located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City.
This place opened in 2007 as the Kyoto branch of Merry-Go-Round in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture.
Specializing in children's books, the store has more than 4,000 picture books and bookshelves that are so tightly packed together that you will never get tired of visiting again and again.
In the next room, there is a gallery where exhibitions of various picture book authors are held.
Location: Kotobuki Building 5F, 251-2 Ichino-cho, Shijo-sagaru, Kawaramachi-Dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
■Access: 5 min. walk from Hankyu "Shijo-Kawaramachi" station.
4. Toy House Children (Warabe)
Toy House Child (Warabe)" deals in European wooden toys and picture books.
Founded in 1985, the company sells mainly stylish toys made of warm wood, as well as picture books.
There is a play space where you can play with toys, so it would be good to visit to find picture books and wooden toys.
■Location: 4-5 Nakamo-Oji-cho, Kamigamo, Kita-ku, Kyoto
■Access: 15-minute walk from Kitayama Station on the Subway Karasuma Line
5. Keibunsha Ichijoji Store
Keibunsha Ichijoji Store is located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City.
Founded in 1975, it is known as one of the most famous bookstores in the country.
As a store for all things book-related, it carries a variety of books, from interesting and unusual items to hobby books and children's books.
This would be perfect for those who want to find unusual books, not comic books or magazines.
■Location: 10 Fuden-cho, Ichijyoji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: Get off at Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan Railway Line, transfer to the Eizan Railway Line, and get off at Ichijoji Station.
6.Picture book children
Picture Book Children opened in 2018 in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto.
A private house more than 70 years old has been renovated to house a selection of new picture books and other publications.
The word "kotatsu" in the restaurant name means "children," and the name was chosen to express the nuance of respect for each individual child.
A gallery is attached to the earthen floor, where original art exhibitions, fairs, workshops, and other events are held.
■Location: 76, Misu-Tsujido-cho, Yoko-oji-Shimosuji, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
■Access: 20-minute walk from Chushojima Station on the Keihan Main Line
7. Kids Iwaki Pafu
Kids Iwaki Pafu" specializes in European wooden toys and picture books.
There are many pop-up picture books, board games, and other items that allow people to naturally engage and play with others.
If you are interested in foreign toys, developmental toys, picture books, card games, etc., this is the place to see them.
■Location: 31 Myoraku, Uji, Uji City, Kyoto, Japan
■Access: 7 minutes walk from Keihan Uji Station
8.Books&Café Wonderland
Books&Café Wonderland is located in Muko City.
It is operated based on the concept of "wanting children to see, touch, and feel mysterious things," and has a café and gallery as well.
It has an assortment of children's books for ages 0 to older children, and the attraction is that there are a variety of books that encourage children to rediscover the wonder of picture books.
Exhibitions of original paintings and lectures by the artist are also held on an irregular basis.
■Location: Palais HSP 1F, 8-2, Kugoso, Terado-cho, Hyuga, Kyoto, Japan
■Access: 1 minute walk from "Hinata-cho Station" of JR Tokaido Main Line, 5 minute walk from "Higashi Hinata-cho Station" of Hankyu Kyoto Main Line
summary
How was it?
In this issue, we have introduced some of the more unusual bookstores in Kyoto, as well as some of the most popular stores on the street.
We hope you will find the perfect book for you and your child.
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