13 Unique Starbucks Stores in Japan – Each with a Distinct Design Concept

Travel Center / General Report

With over 20,000 locations worldwide, Starbucks is loved by travelers not only for its coffee but also for its city-themed souvenir tumblers. However, what truly amazes is how many Starbucks stores incorporate local culture into their designs. In Japan alone, there are 13 specially designed outlets, offering another collectible gem for travelers who love unique shops.

▲Starbucks Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi Store sets up yuka (open-air floors) from May to September every summer. (Photo / Provided by Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau & J&T CONTENTS)

Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi Store
Located right next to the Kamo River in Kyoto, this store sets up yuka (open-air floors) from May to September every summer, allowing coffee lovers and the general public to experience traditional Kyoto culture at an affordable price while enjoying the summer breeze.

Address: 113 Nakanoshima-cho, Higashi-iru Kawaramachi-dori, Sanjo, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 1F Kyoritsu Building
Phone: 075-213-2326


▲Karasuma Rokkaku Store. (Photo / Provided by Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau & J&T CONTENTS)

Karasuma Rokkaku Store
In addition to the Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi Store, another must-visit Starbucks in Kyoto is the Karasuma Rokkaku Store near Rokkaku-do Temple. According to Kyoto city regulations, nothing is allowed to obstruct the view of Rokkaku-do when looking from Karasuma Street, so shops in the area feature large floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing customers to enjoy coffee while admiring the historic Rokkaku-do Temple.

Address: 254 Domae-machi, Nishi-iru Higashi-doinin-dori, Rokkaku-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Phone: 075-257-7325


▲Fukuoka Ohori Park Store.(Photo / FromStarbucks Japan Official Blog)

Fukuoka Ohori Park Store
The Starbucks store in Fukuoka Ohori Park is an eco-friendly concept shop, with most of its wood materials being recycled. Its large floor-to-ceiling windows also help reduce electricity use.

Address: 1-8 Ohori Koen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
Phone: 092-717-2880


▲Starbucks Toyama Kansui Park Store. (Photo / Taken by Reporter Yu )

Toyama Kansui Park Store
The most beautiful feature of the Toyama Kansui Park Store isn’t its exterior or special materials, but its surroundings — the Toyama Fugan Canal Kansui Park. Surrounded by green lawns and walking paths, the store also features the “Tenmon-bashi” bridge that lights up at night symbolizing a lover’s thread, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Address: 5 Minato-iri-machi, Toyama, Toyama Prefecture, Toyama Fugan Canal Kansui Park
Phone: 076-439-2630


▲Ueno Onshi Park Store. (Photo / FromStarbucks Japan Official Blog)

Ueno Onshi Park Store
This store is located inside Tokyo’s Ueno Onshi Park, featuring 69 open seats where you can fully enjoy nature. As Ueno Onshi Park is a popular cherry blossom spot, the store also gets cherry blossom decorations during the blooming season every year.

Address: 8-22 Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5834-1630

Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku
Stepping into this store, you’ll be amazed to find trees growing inside the building.

Address: 4-30-3 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo | Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku
Phone: 03-5414-5851


▲ The “Gonincho Store” was renovated from the former residence of the renowned Japanese manga artist Rakuten Kitazawa.(Photo/Fromスタ0?啸氓??コ0?野?ジャパン StarbucksFan Page)

Kamakura Gonincho Store
Located in the ancient city of Kamakura, the Kamakura Gonincho Store was reconstructed from the former home of the famous Japanese manga artist Rakuten Kitazawa. His beloved garden and cherry blossom trees have been preserved, and the store also displays some of his manga works.

Address: 15-11 Gonincho, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture
Phone: 0467-61-2161


▲ The “Kitano Ijinkan Store,” which draws attention with its historic two-story wooden building constructed in 1907, also features a custom-made classic wooden logo sign that is not to be missed. (Photo/Fromスタ0?啸氓??コ0?野?ジャパン StarbucksFan Page)

Kobe Kitano Ijinkan Store
The Kobe Kitano Ijinkan Store, built in 1907, is a two-story wooden house that was originally the residence of an American. It collapsed during the Great Hanshin Earthquake and the dismantled wood was later reconstructed by a civic group. In 2009, it was turned into a Starbucks store.

Address: 3-1-31 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture | Kitano Story House
Phone: 078-230-6302


▲ The Dazaifu Tenmangu Omotesando Store is characterized by wooden elements that intertwine from the walls to the ceiling. (Photo/Courtesy of Reporter Yutaka Jaku)

Dazaifu Tenmangu Omotesando Store
This store was designed by architect Kengo Kuma. Its most distinctive feature is the interwoven woodwork stretching from the walls to the ceiling, blending tradition and modernity through the use of natural materials.

Address: 3-2-43 Saijo, Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture
Phone: 092-919-5690


▲ Omotesando B-SIDE Store. (Photo/FromJapan Starbucks Official Blog)

Omotesando B-SIDE Store
Address: 5-11-2 B-SIDE, Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3797-6821


▲ Izumo Taisha Shrine Branch.(Photo / fromStarbucks Japanofficial fan page)

Izumo Taisha Shrine Branch
Address: 841 Kizuki-Minami, Oyashiro-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane Prefecture
Phone: 0853-53-8812

Meguro Branch
Address: Shingmeguro Tokyu Bldg., 2-25-2, Kamiohsaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5719-4668

Ginza Maronie-dori Branch
Address: Ginza Orion Bldg. 1F, 3-7-3, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3567-5713