Books Kinokuniya at Bugis Junction offers a curated world of books, magazines, and stationery.
Books Kinokuniya at Bugis Junction is the Singapore branch of the renowned Japanese bookstore chain, offering a thoughtfully curated selection of books, magazines, and stationery that spans languages, genres, and interests. From the latest bestsellers and literary fiction to art, design, travel, and children's titles, the store caters to a diverse readership with shelves that invite browsing and discovery. Kinokuniya is particularly prized for its extensive Japanese-language section and its range of art and design publications that are hard to find elsewhere in Singapore. The warm, well-organised interior and knowledgeable staff make it a haven for book lovers who appreciate a shop that takes reading seriously. Step into Books Kinokuniya at Bugis Junction and lose yourself in a world of stories, ideas, and inspiration.
6339 1790
200 Victoria St, #03-10 Bugis Junction, Singapore 188021
Loved this branch before its revamp — it used to be my go-to because of its solid book collection and clear categorisation. The new store now feels dominated by toys and collectibles, leaving only a meagre space for books, almost as if they …
Positive Reviews
J.K. Chua
One of the few "bricks and mortar" bookshops left. Grateful that they are still around! Nothing beats a physical bookstore!
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 💖 …
Wong Kok Leong
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.
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 …
Write a Review
Photo Gallery
Books Kinokuniya Bugis Junction
Bugis Junction
A wide shot of the Bugis Junction building facade on a sunny day. The building is white with a prominent archway leading into the interior. Above the archway, the words "BUGIS JUNCTION" are inscribed in gold lettering, accompanied by a gold sailboat logo. Several shops are visible on either side of the archway, including "innisfree" and what appears to be a coffee shop. People are seated on benches outside one of the shops.
Kinokuniya Books Storefront
The exterior of a large bookstore with the name "Kinokuniya" and "BOOKS" visible on the signage above the entrance. The store is filled with bookshelves displaying a wide variety of books.
Kinokuniya Bookstore
The exterior of a Kinokuniya bookstore in a mall. A prominent sign with the Kinokuniya logo and name is visible on a light-colored wall. Through the glass storefront, shelves stocked with books and other merchandise can be seen. People are walking in the mall corridor outside the store.
Kinokuniya Bookstore
The exterior of a Kinokuniya bookstore with large glass windows and a blue sign that reads "BOOKS Kinokuniya". Inside, shelves are stocked with books, and displays are set up. Two people are seen entering the store.
Kinokuniya Books
The storefront of Kinokuniya Books, a bookstore, is visible. A large banner featuring characters from "Project SEKAI Colorful Stage!" is displayed. The store appears to be located within a mall, with other shops visible to the right.
Kinokuniya Bookstore
The exterior of a Kinokuniya bookstore is visible, with its prominent signage above the entrance. Inside, shelves are stocked with books and magazines, and a cashier counter is attended by staff. Two young women are walking away from the storefront, towards the viewer. The store's large glass windows display cartoon penguins.
Kinokuniya Books
The exterior of a Kinokuniya bookstore, with books displayed on shelves visible through the glass storefront. A prominent sign reads "BOOKS Kinokuniya". Inside, aisles of books and shoppers can be seen.
Kinokuniya Bookstore Entrance
The exterior of a Kinokuniya bookstore, featuring a large glass storefront. A dark blue sign with the Kinokuniya logo and name is visible above the entrance. Inside, bookshelves are stocked with books, and displays of merchandise can be seen. A security gate and a shopping basket are positioned near the entrance.
Kinokuniya Bookstore
The exterior of a Kinokuniya bookstore with its prominent signage. The storefront features a large display window showcasing books and merchandise. A banner for a 'VTuber Illustration Book Fair' is prominently displayed. The entrance is partially obscured by a metal grate.
Kinokuniya Bookstore Entrance
The exterior entrance of a Kinokuniya bookstore. The store has a wooden facade with a large illuminated sign above the entrance that reads "BOOKS Kinokuniya". Inside, shelves are stocked with books and magazines, and a cashier counter is visible. Security gates are positioned at the entrance.
Turtle Storefront
A person stands with their back to the camera, facing into a brightly lit store. The store has a sign above the entrance that reads "Turtle". The interior is filled with shelves displaying various merchandise, including plush toys, stationery, keychains, and other novelty items. Promotional signs with prices are visible on display racks.
Books Kinokuniya
The exterior of a Books Kinokuniya store. The storefront features a wooden facade with a prominent black sign displaying the store's name and logo. The entrance is wide, leading into a well-lit interior filled with bookshelves and a checkout counter.
Kinokuniya Books Storefront
The exterior of a Kinokuniya bookstore, with large glass windows revealing shelves stocked with books. A prominent black sign with the Kinokuniya logo and name is visible above the entrance. Inside, displays of books and merchandise can be seen.
Manga and Merchandise Store
A wide shot of the interior of a store filled with bookshelves stacked with manga volumes. Various anime-themed posters are displayed on the wall. In the foreground, tables are laden with numerous boxes of merchandise, likely collectibles or gifts, in various sizes and colors. The store appears well-stocked and organized.
Magazine Store Interior
An interior view of a store filled with a wide selection of magazines. The shelves are stocked with various English magazines, including titles related to travel, business, and general interest. Some magazines are displayed on stands in the foreground.
Bookstore Entrance
A view of a bookstore entrance with a queue line marked by stanchions. To the left, there are security gates and a display board. To the right, a counter displays magazines and books. The interior of the store is visible through a glass door, showing shelves of books and a cashier area.
Store Display with Collectible Figures and Merchandise
A retail store display featuring shelves filled with various collectible figures, including Sonny Angel and Smiski, in colorful packaging. The merchandise is neatly arranged, with some items displayed in boxes and others as individual units. A digital screen and a sign about a cessation of jacketing service are visible in the foreground.
Board Games Display
A retail display featuring shelves stocked with various board games and related merchandise. The shelves are organized by game titles, with some prominent brands like Minecraft and Attack of the Jelly Monster visible. A sign above the shelves reads "Kidults" and a repeating logo pattern of "ALT" is displayed at the top.
Sonny Angel and Smiski Figurines Display
A retail display shelf filled with various Sonny Angel and Smiski blind box figurines. The top shelf features a clear display case with a collection of Sonny Angel figures, alongside boxes of Sonny Angel Flower Gift series and other boxed items. The middle shelves showcase different series of Sonny Angel blind boxes, including
Bookstore Interior
A wide shot of the interior of a bookstore, with shelves stocked with books and various merchandise. In the foreground, a display of books is laid out. Further back, aisles of bookshelves are visible, with customers browsing. Plush toys and other gift items are displayed on shelves to the left.
Store Display with Nanoblock Toys and Newspapers
A retail display shelf filled with various Nanoblock building toy sets, including animals, dragons, and vehicles. Newspapers, including The Sunday Times and The Edge, are displayed on a lower shelf. The sign "CASHIER COUNTER" is visible above the shelves.
Store Display with Plush Toys and Building Blocks
A wooden shelf display filled with various merchandise. The top shelf features Nanoblock building sets, including dragons and dinosaurs, as well as Pokémon Nanoblock sets. The second shelf holds several plush toys, appearing to be animals like dogs and bears, each in plastic packaging with yellow tags. The third shelf displays larger plush toys, including orange and pink bunnies, and a brown bear. The bottom shelf contains more plush toys, including Miffy-like bunnies and a round, fuzzy toy. To the left, a newspaper or magazine with a man's photo is visible. The shelves are illuminated by warm lighting, and the text "CASHIER COUNTER" is visible above the display.
Bookstore Interior
A view inside a bookstore with shelves full of books. In the foreground, a display of books is laid out on a long table. In the background, people are browsing the shelves. Signs indicate sections like "FICTION" and "GRAPHIC NOVELS".
Store Interior with Merchandise
A store interior with shelves stocked with various merchandise, including plush toys, stationery, and books. A counter is visible with a computer terminal and signs indicating "Counter Closed" and "Cessation of Jacketing Service." A large yellow banner celebrating a "10th Anniversary" with cartoon characters is displayed prominently above the shelves.
Bookstore Highlights
A display of books on shelves, with a section labeled "HIGHLIGHTS." Visible book titles include "It Changed My Life," "ASEAN+36," "Change in Voting," "Lee Kuan Yew," "Doing Good Great," "The Confidence Game," and "Pacific." In the background, through a glass partition, clothing items with skull graphics and t-shirts are visible on racks.
Magazine Display
A display of various English magazines, children's activity books, and puzzles. The magazines cover a range of topics including fashion, lifestyle, and celebrity news. Some magazines feature prominent figures like Princess Diana and members of the British Royal Family.
Magazines and Books on Shelves
A display of various magazines and books on wooden shelves. The magazines on the left are densely packed, showing colorful spines. On the right, a magazine titled 'TWICE SP' is prominently displayed, featuring images of a group of women. Below, several books are stacked, including titles like 'renoma PARIS SHOULDER BAG BOOK' and 'NĪMES archives'. Other books and magazines are visible on the shelves and in the background.
Magazine Store Interior
An interior view of a store selling a wide variety of English magazines. The magazines are displayed on shelves and in stacks on tables. Signage indicates sections for
Bookstore Interior
A view inside a bookstore with shelves stocked with magazines and books. Several customers are browsing the aisles. A sign overhead reads "ENGLISH MAGAZINE".
Bookstore Interior
A view inside a brightly lit bookstore, showcasing shelves filled with books and magazines. A central counter is visible, labeled 'CASHIER COUNTER', with merchandise displayed behind it. Books are arranged on tiered shelves along the perimeter and in the foreground. Sections for 'ENGLISH MAGAZINES' are clearly marked.
Bookstore Interior
A wide-angle view of the interior of a bookstore, showcasing rows of bookshelves filled with books. Sections are labeled 'Literature', 'Local Writing', and 'Poetry'. Books are also displayed on tables and shelves throughout the store. Several customers are browsing, and a counter is visible in the background. The ceiling features a modern, geometric design with integrated lighting.
Books on Display
A collection of books is displayed on wooden shelves. The books cover various genres including self-help, geography, and personal narratives. Some titles visible are "Never Finished" by David Goggins, "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins, "The Future of Geography", "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone", "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" by Baek Sehee, and "I May Be Wrong" by Björn Natthiko.
Studio Ghibli Merchandise Display
Shelves filled with Studio Ghibli merchandise, including plush toys of Totoro and other characters, small collectible figures, stationery, and other assorted items. A sign at the top reads "STUDIO GHIBLI COLLECTION" in English and Japanese.
Manga Bookshelves
A close-up shot of several wooden bookshelves filled with manga volumes. The books are organized by series, with spines facing outwards. Some of the visible series include 'Eighty-Six', 'Demon Slayer', 'Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest', and 'Battle Royale'. The lighting is bright, highlighting the colorful covers and spines of the manga.
Plush Toys and Merchandise Store
A well-stocked store interior filled with shelves of plush toys, stationery, and other merchandise. The shelves are organized with various items, including large plush characters, smaller stuffed animals, boxed stationery sets, and other gift items. The store appears to be brightly lit and clean, with a wide selection of products on display.
Books on Shelves
A display of books on two shelves. The top shelf features books from "The International Bestseller" series, including titles like "The Rules of Wealth," "The Rules of Thinking," "The Rules of Management," "The Rules of People," and "The Rules of Parenting." The bottom shelf displays more books, such as "The Rules of Work," "The Rules to Break," "This Book Could Fix Your Life," and "The Power of Bad."
Bookstore Interior
A wide-angle view of the interior of a bookstore, showcasing aisles of books and merchandise. Shelves are filled with books of various sizes and colors. In the foreground, a display of books is laid out on a table. Further back, more bookshelves line the walls, and customers browse the selections. Signs for "miffy & friends" and "Life4Cut" are visible.
Manga Bookshelves
A wide shot of bookshelves filled with manga volumes. The shelves are organized by series, with many titles visible. Signs above the shelves indicate "MANGA".
Bookstore Section
A section of a bookstore with shelves filled with books and magazines. A large dark sign above reads "中文漫畫" (Chinese Comics) in gold lettering. Below, shelves display numerous comic books and magazines, with some English magazines visible on a higher shelf.
Anime Merchandise Store
A brightly lit store interior displaying shelves filled with anime-themed merchandise. The shelves are stocked with plush toys, figurines, books, and posters featuring characters from the anime series "Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE!". Several items are packaged individually, while others are displayed in boxes. The overall impression is of a retail environment dedicated to anime collectibles.
Books
Two copies of the book "The Travelling Cat Chronicles" by Hiro Arikawa are displayed on a shelf. The book on the left has a grey cover with a black and white cat illustration. The book on the right has a blue cover with a black cat illustration and a quote from the Sunday Telegraph. Below these books, other books are visible on a lower shelf. A label indicating "Asian Literature" and a "Kinokuniya" sticker are visible on the shelf above.
Teddy Bear with Books
A plush teddy bear wearing a yellow t-shirt with a coffee cup logo stands in front of several books. The books appear to be in Chinese and Japanese, with titles related to mental health and well-being. One book has a prominent red cover with large Chinese characters.
Bookstore Interior
A view into a brightly lit bookstore with shelves full of books. A large glass window reflects the interior and the surrounding mall. A sign for "Kinokuniya" is visible on the right side of the image. Books are displayed on shelves and on stands, including a prominent display for "The Momentum Sales Model."
Bookstore Aisles
A wide shot of a bookstore interior, showing rows of bookshelves filled with books. The shelves are organized by genre, with signs indicating "FICTION." The flooring is light-colored wood.
Bookshelves with Manga
A close-up view of several bookshelves filled with manga volumes. The books are arranged by series, with titles like "Solo Leveling," "Sugar Apple Fairy Tale," "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime," and "The Apothecary Diaries" visible. Some books are in plastic wrap, while others are displayed with their covers facing outwards. The shelves are made of light-colored wood.
Bookstore Shelves
A wide shot of bookshelves filled with manga and graphic novels. The shelves are organized by genre, with sections labeled
Bookstore Interior
People browsing books in a well-lit bookstore. Shelves are stocked with fiction and business management books. Promotional posters are displayed on a wooden wall.
Magazine Stand
A wide selection of English magazines are displayed on shelves and racks. The magazines cover various topics including cars, lifestyle, business, and hobbies. Some magazines visible include Top Gear, Ferrari, Porsche, National Geographic, and various home and garden publications.
Plush toys and stationery
Shelves are filled with various plush toys, stationery items, and accessories. Plush toys of different characters, including bears and penguins, are displayed on the top shelves. Stationery items like notebooks, pens, and stickers are arranged on lower shelves. Small plush toys and keychains are also visible.
Babel by R.F. Kuang
A hand holds a copy of the book "Babel: An Arcane History" by R.F. Kuang. The book is a #1 New York Times Bestseller and is described as "Absolutely Phenomenal" by S. A. Chakraborty. The book is displayed in front of bookshelves filled with other books.
Books on Shelves
A close-up, eye-level view of bookshelves filled with various books. The books are arranged by genre and author, with some titles visible. The shelves are organized and well-lit, suggesting a bookstore or library. In the foreground, several books are displayed flat, showcasing their covers.
Magazine Display
A display rack filled with various English magazines, including titles on Python, gaming, music, The Beatles, Lord of the Rings, and Rolling Stone. The magazines are arranged in rows on shelves, with some displayed upright and others fanned out. The top of the display has signs that read "ENGLISH MAGAZINES".
Bookstore Aisles
A view of bookshelves filled with books in a bookstore. The shelves are organized by genre, with a section labeled "LITERATURE." Books are also displayed on tables in the foreground.