Kanda Used Book Festival

Last Updated on October 21, 2024

What to expect at Kanda Used Book Festival 2024

Kanda Used Book Festival is one of the worlds largest events of used and antique books.

The Jinbōchō area of Kanda, known as Tokyo’s book district, is famed for its high volume of used and antique book stores.

The Kanda Used Book Festival sees the transformation of the area into a street long book market, with book shops setting up stalls outside.

A map of the stores participating and their locations can be found here (Japanese only).

When will Kanda Used Book Festival 2024 take place?

The festival will run from the 25th October 2024 until the 4th November 2024.

Daily trading hours will be 10:00-18:00 (17:00 on the last day).

How much does Kanda Used Book Festival 2024 cost?

Kanda Used Book Festival 2024 is free to attend.

How do I get to Kanda Used Book Festival 2024?

Nearest Station: Kanda Used Book Festival 2024 is situated nearest to Jimbocho Station, which can be reached using the Hanzomon Line (Z7), the Mita Line (I10) or the Shinjuku Line (S6)

You can also reach the Kanda Used Book Festival from Takebashi Station using the Tozai Line (T8)

Kanda Used Book Festival is also in walking distance from Kudanshita Station which can be reached using the Hanzomon Line (Z6), the Tozai Line (T7) or the Shinjuku Line (S5).