Kinokuniya Book Store
Kinokuniya Book Store
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Neighborhood: Central Business District
The Sydney Central Business District is abuzz with energy. Power brokers run to and from high rise buildings and after-work drink places, high-end shoppers tour venues like the QVB, and fine diners frequent the many celebrity chef restaurants. For a dose of culture, walk to the NSW Art Gallery, or visit the Sydney Museum. To escape the hustle and bustle, reconnect with nature at the Sydney Botanical Gardens or picnic lunch at High Park. No matter your interest, be sure to check the full calendar of events hosted by the city, from the Sydney Festival in January to October’s Good Food Month at Hyde Park.
How to get there
- Town Hall • 2 min walk
- Museum • 7 min walk
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4.5
84 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Terrible
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Miamia L
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Headed up to the counter to help a friend purchase a book and was served not in the most decent manners humans can think of.
She was so unfriendly and didn't give any greetings when I head up to the counter.
And told me not to do things ever again the next time I step foot into the bookstore with clearly explaining things. It was rushed and it was rude.
How can your staff be so disgusting ?
Unhelpful, unfriendly and full of attitude is what the staff of this low book store is.
Disgraceful
She was so unfriendly and didn't give any greetings when I head up to the counter.
And told me not to do things ever again the next time I step foot into the bookstore with clearly explaining things. It was rushed and it was rude.
How can your staff be so disgusting ?
Unhelpful, unfriendly and full of attitude is what the staff of this low book store is.
Disgraceful
Written August 10, 2023
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lulie n
1 contribution
Aug 2015 • Family
Have ordered 3 times from there online store and has taken months to deliver. Very dissapointed with there online store. Book states 4 days to deliver and takes 3 months. Never again
Written October 12, 2015
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wombatdavid
Hobart, Australia2,749 contributions
Feb 2021
We love this store and it has an amazing selection of books, especially in the history section. It is very busy so hard to physically distance.
Written February 27, 2021
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Virelya T
Sydney, Australia409 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
One of our fave bookshop!!! My daughters love to come here since they were babies 😊😊 since black pastry attached to the bookshop.. we love to come here even more 😊😊
Written March 3, 2019
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Traveller
New York City, NY3,305 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
I visited Kinokuniya several times during my stay in Sydney in July 2017. It is a fantastic bookstore - the largest in Australia. I walked around the travel, history, business and other sections.
Written July 15, 2017
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Albywon
Sydney, Australia13,618 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Great variety in this bookstore. Large section Manga and Anime but plenty of other mainstream books to suit all tastes.
Nice to wander around the store on a rainy day.
Nice to wander around the store on a rainy day.
Written July 1, 2022
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TforTea
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Jul 2019
Book stores to many is a thing of the past. To me, it's a little sanctuary where I can escape the rigors of life. I used to frequent book stores on a weekly basis but it's so difficult to find a book store in today's day and age. I've didn't realize book stores still existed until I came across this place hidden in the top of the galleries. They have such an enormous collection of books both English and other languages + if you're into comics, there is a large collection of Japanese and US comics to choose from. I was in a rush so only spent 1/2 an hour here, but will definitely come back soon to enjoy the vast collection of books. Don't let the books disappear.
Written July 3, 2019
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Fearless26197
46 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
As an avid booklover,this established is one of the very best.Make sure to allow plenty of time to browse and then become a member.You wont regret it.
Written March 13, 2019
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JobeeMom
Toronto, Canada1,254 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
Huge bookstore on the top level of the Galeries Shopping Centre in Sydney CBD. Impressive collection of English and Japanese books, manga and magazines. They also have a large collection of art and design books, as well as Japanese stationery, collectible toys and merchandise. It’s heaven for me, especially since we don’t have anything like this in Toronto (well, Chapters/Indigo have very different products than Kinokuniya). I found the store to be well organized and neat - easy to walk around and look for items.
Book-lovers, don’t miss this place when you visit Sydney!
Also, Black Star Pastry, with the famous Watermelon Cake, is located inside the bookstore.
Book-lovers, don’t miss this place when you visit Sydney!
Also, Black Star Pastry, with the famous Watermelon Cake, is located inside the bookstore.
Written January 20, 2019
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ChrissieWilliams81
Wyong Creek, Australia1,124 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
I absolutely love this book shop. It’s really well laid out and very easy to find what you’re looking for or discover something new.
There’s lots of places to sit and explore books and it also has an attached cafe and stationary section.
The graphic novel section is massive and I could spend hours in this shop.
There’s lots of places to sit and explore books and it also has an attached cafe and stationary section.
The graphic novel section is massive and I could spend hours in this shop.
Written January 9, 2019
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