Beautiful scenery and architecture - 5 Recommended Starbucks Stores in Japan

Japan has many beautiful Starbucks shops - some have unique architecture, and some offer you a traditional Japanese culture experience. We will introduce you to 5 Starbucks places you should visit in Japan. Make sure to check this out before your visit!

[Kyoto] Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya store

Over 100 years old, you can experience traditional Japanese culture at this Starbucks. This shop stands on the famous Ninenzaka slope, leading to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. You can sit and relax in tatami rooms, enjoying the view of traditional Japanese architecture and art. 

Address

349 Kodaiji Minamimondori Shimogawara Higashiiri Masuyacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto, 605-0826

Opening hours

8:00 AM ~ 8:00 PM

Access (by train)

・Gion Shijo Station / Exit 1 (Keihan Electric Railway) 20 minutes walk
・Kiyomizu Gojo Station / Exit 5 (Keihan Electric Railway) 22 minutes walk
・Kyoto Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu Corporation) 20 minutes walk

[Kanagawa] Kamakura Onaricho store

Kamakura is another popular place to visit in Japan, with its many historical sites such as Kotoku-in, Hase-dera Temple, and more. This Starbucks is located in a prime location in Kamakura, and was built on the site of Ryuichi Yokoyama’s mansion, a famous Japanese manga artist known for the manga “Fuku-chan”. You will enjoy the beautiful cherry blossom trees, wisteria trellis, and the pool right beside the store.

Address

15-11 Onaricho, Kamakura City, Kanagawa, 248-0012

Opening hours

7:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM

Access (by train)

・Kamakura Station / West Exit (JR East, Enoshima Electric Railway) 4 minutes walk
・Wadazuka Station (Enoshima Electric Railway) 10 minutes walk
・Yuigahama Station (Enoshima Electric Railway) 15 minutes walk

[Tokyo] Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo

One of the largest Starbucks in the world, this shop offers coffee, tea, cocktails, Italian bakery and so on. Located in the Meguro area of Tokyo, you can enjoy the beautiful architecture and a view of the Meguro river. It has 4 floors, each offering different Strabucks experiences. Make sure to check out all of them!

Address

2-19-23 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-0042

Opening hours

7:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM
Last order : 9:30 PM

Access (by train)

・Nakameguro Station / West Exit 1 (Tokyu Corporation, Tokyo Subway (Metro)) 13 minutes walk
・Ikejiriohashi Station / East Exit (Tokyu Corporation) 14 minutes walk
・Shinsen Station / South Exit (Keio Corporation) 17 minutes walk

[Saitama] Kawagoe Kanetsuki Street Store

Kawagoe is often called “Little Edo”, for its historical scenery throughout the town. This Starbucks was built with respect for the cityscape, using the traditional warehouse-style design. On the inside, you can enjoy the beautiful interior design and art, including the fusuma painting created from the end of the Taisho period to the beginning of the Showa period.

Address

15-18 Saiwaicho, Kawagoe City, Saitama, 350-0063

Opening hours

8:00 AM ~ 8:00 PM

Access (by train)

・Hon-Kawagoe Station / East Exit (Seibu Railway) 17 minutes walk
・Kawagoe City Station (Tobu Railway) 20 minutes walk
・Kawagoe Station / East Exit (JR East, Tobu Railway) 27 minutes walk

[Aomori] Hirosaki Koenmae store

This wooden building was built in 1917, and is located in front of Hirosaki Castle Park, one of Japan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots. Inside, you will see the display of photos showing the evolution of the building. If you love coffee and history, this is another great place to visit in Japan!

Address

1-1 Kamishiragincho, Hirosaki City, Aomori, 036-8207

Opening hours

7:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM

Access (by train)

・Chuo Hirosaki Station (Konan Railway) 17 minutes walk
・Hirotakashita Station (Konan Railway) 24 minutes walk
・Hirosaki Station (JR East, Konan Railway) 33 minutes walk


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