Starbucks Coffee first opened in Seattle, Washington, USA in 1971. The first Starbucks store in Japan opened in Ginza, Tokyo, in August 1996, and the chain now has approximately 2,000 locations nationwide. Their stores range from urban to locally-inspired, creating a truly special experience for enjoying a cup of coffee. Among the many Starbucks locations, we've selected some with a resort-like feel. Here are nine locations where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a little luxury.


Asahikawa Kitasaito Store (Hokkaido)
Located a five-minute walk from the south exit of JR Asahikawa Station, the Asahikawa Kitasaito store faces Asahikawa Kitasaito Garden, a garden complex surrounding the station. Using local Hokkaido wood (such as Sakhalin fir and oak), the store is filled with the warmth of wood, and the terrace offers views of Asahikawa throughout the seasons. The store also rents out picnic sheets, so you can enjoy coffee and nature while lounging on the grass like you're on a picnic.

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Ueno Onshi Park Store (Tokyo)

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Yomiuriland HANA-BIYORI Store (Tokyo)
Located within Yomiuriland and adjacent to the hot spring facilities, the HANA-BIYORI building welcomes you upon entering, where you'll be greeted by a "STARBUCKS" logo made of plants. It's an extraordinary space where you can enjoy a cup of coffee surrounded by flowers of all seasons, as well as one of Japan's largest flower chandeliers, fish in aquariums, and even meet otters.

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Kamakura Onarimachi Store (Kanagawa Prefecture)
A four-minute walk from the west exit of JR and Enoshima Electric Railway Kamakura Station, this store was built on the site of the former residence of manga artist Yokoyama Ryuichi. The store has a sophisticated design, with its iconic sloping roof. This slope aligns with the angle of Mount Kamakura behind the roof, creating a harmonious blend with the landscape. The pool and garden remain intact, allowing you to enjoy the changing scenery throughout the seasons.

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Hamamatsu Castle Park Store (Shizuoka Prefecture)
Hamamatsu Castle Park is located in the heart of Hamamatsu city, surrounded by lush greenery. Hamamatsu Castle is also famous as the residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The Hamamatsu Castle Park Store pays homage to Hamamatsu's nature and traditions, with the ceiling made of Tenryu wood, a symbol of the local area, and the seating cushions made from traditional Enshu textiles.

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Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba (Nagano Prefecture)
This store is located within Snow Peak LAND STATION HAKUBA, an experiential complex located a 12-minute walk from JR Hakuba Station. The building's exterior and interior were designed by Kengo Kuma. The design makes use of natural materials to harmonize with nature, and the wooden ceiling is designed to resemble snowflakes. From the outdoor terrace seats, you can enjoy the Hakuba mountain scenery spreading out before you with a coffee in hand.

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Sennan Rinku Park Store (Osaka)
A 16-minute walk from Nankai Electric Railway Tarui Station, this store offers an extraordinary experience with the sea and sand stretching out before you and airplanes flying in the sky. The sunset over Marble Beach, which can be seen from the store, has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best sunsets, with bright red sunsets in the summer and orange sunsets and reddish-purple skies in the winter. You can also watch the spectacular fireworks from inside the store during the Senshu Dream Fireworks event, held in August.

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Kobe Meriken Park Store (Hyogo Prefecture)
A 12-minute walk from Kobe City Transportation Bureau Minato Motomachi Station, this store is located in a section of Kobe Meriken Park, right in front of Kobe Port. The unique architectural shape was designed to blend in with the atmosphere of the park, which is lined with artistic buildings, and is inspired by the cruise ships docked at the port. From the store's glass walls, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the sea stretching out before you and the symbolic buildings that symbolize Kobe.

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Okinawa Motobu Store (Okinawa Prefecture)
The Okinawa Motobu Store is located approximately two hours and fifty minutes by car from Naha Airport, close to the National Ocean Expo Park in Motobu Town, Kunigami District. The store's design concept is "coffee yuntaku." Yuntaku means chatting or socializing in the Okinawan language. The store was designed to create a community for local customers and tourists, creating a space where many connections can be made between the region, people, and Starbucks through the store. Inside, the store features tables made from Ryukyu pine, Okinawa's prefectural tree, and original art made from plastic waste drifting in the ocean.

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■Store details
*Stores may be closed temporarily or their business hours may change without notice due to typhoons or other disasters, or circumstances at the store or adjacent facilities.
Asahikawa Kitasaito Store (Hokkaido)
Address: 1-1-1 Miyamae 2-jo, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Tel: 0166-76-5861
Business hours: 8:00 - 22:00
Closed: Irregularly
Ueno Onshi Park Store (Tokyo)
Address: 8-22 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-5834-1630
Business hours: 8:00 - 21:00
Closed: Irregularly
Yomiuriland HANA・BIYORI Store (Tokyo)
Address: 4015-1 Yanokuchi, Inagi, Tokyo Yomiuriland HANA・BIYORI
Tel: 044-455-6352
Business hours: 10:00 - 20:30
Closed: Irregularly
Kamakura Onarimachi Store (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Address: 15-11 Onarimachi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Tel: 0467-61-2161
Business hours: 7:00-21:00
Closed: Irregularly
Hamamatsu Castle Park Store (Shizuoka Prefecture)
Address: 100-2 Motoshirocho, Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-450-6060
Business hours: 8:00-21:00
Closed: Irregularly
Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba Store (Nagano Prefecture)
Address: 5490 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
Tel: 0261-85-4462
Business hours: 7:00 - 19:00
Closed: Irregularly
Sennan Rinku Park Store (Osaka)
Address: Sennan Rinku Park, 3-201 Rinku Minamihama, Sennan City, Osaka Prefecture
Tel: 072-468-6740
Business hours: 8:00 - 22:00
Closed: Irregularly
Kobe Meriken Park Store (Hyogo Prefecture)
Address: 2-4 Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Tel: 078-335-0557
Business hours: 7:30 - 22:00
Closed: Irregularly
Okinawa Motobu-cho Store (Okinawa Prefecture)
Address: 1421-4 Yamakawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-43-9865
Business hours: 7:00-22:00
Closed: Irregularly

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