Books Kinokuniya at Bugis Junction brings the renowned Japanese bookstore tradition to Singapore's literary community, offering an extensive collection of books, magazines, and cultural materials that span English, Chinese, and Japanese titles across diverse genres and academic disciplines. Located on Level 3 of Bugis Junction with convenient access from Bugis MRT Station, this culturally rich destination serves as both a comprehensive bookstore and a bridge to Japanese literature and culture, providing readers with access to the latest manga releases, classical Japanese literature, lifestyle magazines, and educational materials that reflect Japan's profound influence on contemporary publishing and storytelling.
The carefully curated collection features an impressive range of Japanese manga and comic books beloved by readers of all ages, from exciting adventures and magical fantasies to humor and sports narratives, alongside serious literature, contemporary fiction, non-fiction works, children's books, and academic titles that cater to diverse reading interests and educational needs. Beyond books, the store offers lifestyle items including high-quality stationery, collectibles, DVDs, and cultural merchandise that complement the reading experience while providing customers with authentic Japanese design aesthetics and functionality that enhance both learning and leisure activities.
Despite being smaller than Kinokuniya's flagship Ngee Ann City location, the Bugis Junction store maintains the chain's reputation for creating cozy, quiet, and tranquil environments that encourage browsing and discovery, offering customers a peaceful escape within Singapore's busy shopping district. The store's commitment to Japanese cultural authenticity, combined with its comprehensive selection of international titles and cultural items, makes it an essential destination for book lovers, students, manga enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to explore Japanese culture through literature and related cultural products in Singapore's diverse literary landscape.
An extensive assortment of fiction, self-help, and magazines. However, the non-fiction section offers fewer options, featuring only a couple of titles from the same author but with different book cover versions.
The arrangement of books seems intuitive, so it’s not too difficult to locate popular titles. At the counter, you can request plastic sealing for your newly purchased book, a good option for gifting.
Cost me $22.84 for a paperback copy of ‘Letters from a Stoic’ by Seneca and $0.30 for a plastic bag.
J.K. Chua
One of the few "bricks and mortar" bookshops left. Grateful that they are still around! Nothing beats a physical bookstore!
Lê Vy Phạm
The bookstore's spacious, has a lot of books from all genres, all well arranged and easy to find, and the smell of books is addicting fr
suraj kumar
Amazing place that I visited too late in my trip... The staff was really helpful in guiding me to the correct bookshelf and even when I couldn't find the book I wanted they personally came and searched it for me 🙏 will definitely visit again if possible 💖 …
H W
Less selection than its main orchard branch but still cozy, quiet, and tranquil - heaven for any book lovers. Price is steep as expected
Yellow Bear
People who love books, magazines, comics and Japanese stuff will love Kinokuniya. It has been with us since young, and it’s a good meeting place too for friends to meet up.
ANTONY AMALRAJ G
Books Kinokuniya, situated within the bustling Bugis Junction shopping mall in Singapore, offers a comprehensive and diverse collection of reading materials and more. Catering to a wide range of interests, the store boasts an extensive selection of books spanning various genres, from contemporary fiction and classic literature to academic texts, self-help guides, and children's books. Magazine enthusiasts can also find a plethora of local and international publications covering fashion, lifestyle, current affairs, and specialized hobbies. Beyond books and magazines, Books Kinokuniya at Bugis Junction provides a curated assortment of stationery, art supplies, and gift items, making it a one-stop shop for creative individuals and those seeking unique presents. The store's location within the popular Bugis Junction mall adds to its convenience, allowing shoppers to seamlessly combine their book browsing with other retail therapy and dining experiences. The spacious and well-organized layout of Books Kinokuniya creates a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for book lovers to explore the shelves, discover new authors, and immerse themselves in the world of literature. With its extensive product range and prime location, Books Kinokuniya at Bugis Junction offers a truly enriching and convenient shopping experience for all.
nicnicxun
Definitely smaller bookshop compared to branch at Takashimaya branch. However still have variety of choices. The female staff at counter with spec is friendly and polite when attending. Will visit again for purchase.
Lam Phung Le Quynh
Bought my first “The Promised Neverland” here and I saw TBHK in here too! I barely see TBHK around. The cashier was nice. The place was amazing. I’m recommending this place for sure. I’m going back to buy more books:)
vipul khosla
So many books, easy access and good service. It can get very busy on weekends so just be mindful.
I managed to get all the titles I needed.
Very conveniently located right at Bugis station and is in the Bugis Junction mall.
Happy reading! 📚
Sisi N
Its located in 3rd floor in Bugis J. It has many good selections and quite I bought Spanish dictionary
Xin Hao
Came here to purchase a book as a birthday gift. Complimentary wrapping services are provided for such gifts. You may select up to 3 different designs to suit your recipient’s profile. Nothing too fancy but not complaining since there’s no additional charge. Staff is very patient and helpful in directing me to locate the specific book and wrapping it with full care as well. Love to visit this outlet just to unwind and browse through the latest books. Quiet environment as most visitors would treat this like a library of sorts. The range of genres and titles here is fantastic too - from non-fiction to Chinese novels and children’s playbooks. Membership available at $21 per year which gets you 10% discounts off all purchases.
Jake Wong
Books Kinokuniya at Bugis Junction is a bibliophile's haven, neatly tucked away on the 3rd floor. This bookstore stands out with its diverse collection of Chinese, Japanese, and English titles, arranged in many thoughtfully curated small sections. Its serene and orderly ambiance provides a peaceful escape for readers amidst the bustling mall. A hidden gem for those in search of literary treasures in multiple languages.
JH CHEN
It's always a great place for book lovers. A place whereby you can solo shop and walk around in. A place to satisfy your manga and comic thrill. It's definitely a place to visit.
Anna Louise
Feeling at home whenever I visit/shop here. They have exhaustive collection of books from varied languages: Japanese, Korean, Chinese and English among others. Staff is always attentive and they offer free gift wrapping for books purchased in store. Quiet place. Offers new books and if you couldn’t find the title you are looking for you can always reserve it from the customer service staff.
Elisa Ma
An extensive assortment of fiction, self-help, and magazines. However, the non-fiction section offers fewer options, featuring only a couple of titles from the same author but with different cover versions.
The arrangement of books seems intuitive, so it’s not too difficult to locate popular titles. At the counter, you can request plastic sealing for your newly purchased book, a good option for gifting.
It cost me $22.84 for a paperback copy of ‘Letters from a Stoic’ by Seneca and $0.30 for a plastic bag.
Anna Lisa
Whenever I visit or shop here, I feel at home. They have an exhaustive collection of books in various languages, including Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and English, among others. The staff is always attentive, and they offer free gift wrapping for books purchased in-store. It's a quiet place. They offer new books, and if you can't find the title you're looking for, you can always reserve it through the customer service staff.
Jian Hao Chen
It's always a great place for book lovers. A place where you can solo shop and walk around. A place to satisfy your manga and comic cravings. It's definitely a place to visit.
Jack Wong
Books Kinokuniya at Bugis Junction is a bibliophile's haven, neatly tucked away on the 3rd floor. This bookstore stands out with its diverse collection of Chinese, Japanese, and English titles, arranged into many thoughtfully curated small sections. Its serene and orderly ambiance provides a peaceful escape for readers amidst the bustling mall. A hidden gem for those in search of literary treasures in multiple languages.
Sin Hao
Came here to purchase a book as a birthday gift. Complimentary wrapping services are provided for such gifts. You may select up to 3 different designs to suit your recipient’s profile. Nothing too fancy, but I'm not complaining as there's no additional charge. The staff was very patient and helpful in directing me to locate the specific book and wrapping it with great care. I love to visit this outlet just to unwind and browse through the latest books. The environment is quiet, as most visitors treat it like a library. The range of genres and titles here is fantastic too - from non-fiction to Chinese novels and children’s playbooks. Membership is available at $21 per year, which gets you a 10% discount off all purchases.
Sisi Ng
It's located on the 3rd floor in Bugis J. It has many good selections, and I bought a Spanish dictionary.
Paul Khoo
Here's the edited review:
It has so many books, easy access, and good service. It can get very busy on weekends, so just be mindful.
I managed to get all the titles I needed.
Very conveniently located right at Bugis station and also in Bugis Junction mall.
Happy reading! 📚
Felicia Quinn Lam
I bought my first “The Promised Neverland” here, and I also saw TBHK! I barely see TBHK around. The cashier was nice. The place was amazing. I'm recommending this place for sure. I'm going back to buy more books :)
Nic Xun
Definitely a smaller bookshop compared to the Takashimaya branch. However, it still has a variety of choices. The female staff at the counter with specs was friendly and polite. Will visit again for a purchase.
Antony Amalraj Ganesan
Books Kinokuniya, situated within the bustling Bugis Junction shopping mall in Singapore, offers a comprehensive and diverse collection of reading materials and more. Catering to a wide range of interests, the store boasts an extensive selection of books spanning various genres, from contemporary fiction and classic literature to academic texts, self-help guides, and children's books. Magazine enthusiasts can also find a plethora of local and international publications covering fashion, lifestyle, current affairs, and specialized hobbies. Beyond books and magazines, the store provides a curated assortment of stationery, art supplies, and gift items, making it a one-stop shop for creative individuals and those seeking unique presents. The store's location within the popular Bugis Junction mall adds to its convenience, allowing shoppers to seamlessly combine their book browsing with other retail therapy and dining experiences. The spacious and well-organized layout of Books Kinokuniya creates a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for book lovers to explore the shelves, discover new authors, and immerse themselves in the world of literature. With its extensive product range and prime location, Books Kinokuniya at Bugis Junction offers a truly enriching and convenient shopping experience for all.
Vivian Li Pang
The bookstore is spacious and has a lot of books from all genres, all well-arranged and easy to find, and the smell of books is truly addicting.
Jack Chua
One of the few 'bricks-and-mortar' bookshops left. Grateful that they are still around! Nothing beats a physical bookstore!
Huang Xiong
People who love books, magazines, comics and Japanese stuff will love Kinokuniya. It has been with us since we were young, and it's also a good meeting place for friends.
Hui Wei
Less selection than its main orchard branch but still cozy, quiet, and tranquil—heaven for any book lovers. Price is steep as expected.
Suresh Kumar
Amazing place that I visited too late in my trip. The staff were really helpful in guiding me to the correct bookshelf, and even when I couldn't find the book I wanted, they personally came and searched for it for me 🙏 I will definitely visit again if possible 💖
