Kastori Bookstore
This one-of-a-kind indie publisher-bookshop specializes in archiving historic red-light districts and niche cultural topics of the Shōwa era.

One-of-a-kind indie bookshop and publisher in Tokyo, founded in 2016 by Goh Watanabe.
Specializes in archiving historic red-light districts and niche cultural topics of the Shōwa era.

Why Go

📚 Unique collection on historic red-light districts and Shōwa era culture
📖 Functions as an active archive with a research library
🚶 Offers guide tours of the former Yoshiwara area

Why Avoid

🗣️ Understanding Japanese is helpful for browsing
📸 Photography prohibited inside

Hours

🕒 Open noon to 7 pm, closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Tips

💳 Major credit cards accepted.

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