It looks like “千種書房,” located near Kurakuenguchi Station, is closing.
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Here it is on the map↓
The address is 10-7 Minami-Koshikiiwacho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
Around 千種書房
Tajima Bank is across the street.
If you go this way, you’ll find Chidoriya Soke, Arrow Tree, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and more, and it leads to Hankyu Kurakuenguchi Station.
If you go in the opposite direction, you’ll find Good Good Meat, Lawson, Ueshima Coffee House, and more. Going straight ahead takes you toward Hinodeike Park and the Kurakuen area.
Use your points by the end of August
If you have a point card, it can only be used until the end of August, so they’re asking customers to use up their points by then.
They also seem to be providing updates as needed regarding standing orders.
If this applies to you, it may be a good idea to ask them about it.
Finally
According to Daa @ Nishi2, 千種書房 has been around since before he was born. It seems likely that the bookstore has been in business for at least 40 years.
Apparently the second floor had a strong selection of educational materials and specialized books, so this closure must be quite a shock for local residents. It’s not clear whether the impact of online shopping is one of the reasons for the closure.
It’s sad to see a long-standing bookstore disappear, as if one more piece of our memories is being lost.
