Books · Little Tokyo & Arts District
Kinokuniya
on Little Tokyo, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Flagship Japanese bookstore of about 14,000 sq ft with Japanese and English books, a large translated manga section, stationery, Hello Kitty, Ghibli and anime goods.
Hours
Daily 11am–8pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Los Angeles Union Station (12 min walk) and Grand Central Market (12 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Metro A and E Lines stop at Little Tokyo/Arts District station, 402 E 1st St, between the two neighborhoods. Hauser & Wirth points drivers to lots at 222 S Hewitt St, 713 E 3rd St, 830 Traction Ave and 606 E 1st St, and there is free street parking on Mateo and 8th Streets.
- Little Tokyo shops
- Shops in Little Tokyo open around 10–11am and close 6–8pm; Arts District galleries and shops keep roughly 11am–6pm, and several close early in the week.
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Like Kinokuniya? try these
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All of Little Tokyo →- Dear VanillaVintage · 319 E 1st St1 min walk
- Anime JungleSpecialty · 319 E 2nd St2 min walk
- Salt Box RecordsRecords & music · 320 E 2nd St3 min walk
- JapangelesFashion · 141 Japanese Village Plaza3 min walk
- POP Little TokyoGifts · 349 E 2nd St3 min walk
- Going Underground RecordsRecords & music · 356 1/2 E 2nd St4 min walk
Before you go
What are Kinokuniya's hours?
Kinokuniya is usually open Daily 11am–8pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Kinokuniya?
Kinokuniya is at 101 San Pedro St in Little Tokyo & Arts District, Los Angeles. It's near Los Angeles Union Station (12 min walk).
Where can I park near Kinokuniya?
The closest option for Little Tokyo & Arts District is Metro A and E Lines stop at Little Tokyo/Arts District station, 402 E 1st St, between the two neighborhoods. Hauser & Wirth points drivers to lots at 222 S Hewitt St, 713 E 3rd St, 830 Traction Ave and 606 E 1st St, and there is free street parking on Mateo and 8th Streets.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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