On August 10, 2026, Starbucks Coffee Japan will open Starbucks Coffee Yokohama Umi-no-Koen Store in Yokohama's Umi-no-Koen Park.

The store marks Starbucks' first park location in Yokohama and occupies the Former Nagahama Quarantine Station No.1 Detention Building, a nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property. Set within a historic seaside building, it offers visitors a place to experience local culture and coastal scenery alongside a cup of coffee.

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Giving a Registered Cultural Property a New Role

The Former Nagahama Quarantine Station No.1 Detention Building was originally constructed in 1895 and played an important role in Japan's modern quarantine system.

After being rebuilt following the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, the building was relocated to Umi-no-Koen Park in 2025 and is now preserved as a nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property.

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By welcoming Starbucks into the building, the historic property takes on a new role—not only as an architectural landmark, but also as a place where people gather, connect with the local community, and continue creating new memories.

Connecting Two Port Cities: Yokohama and Seattle

he interior design draws inspiration from maritime culture through details such as ropes and canvas reminiscent of seafaring traditions.

Artwork inspired by the port of Seattle, Starbucks' birthplace, creates a quiet dialogue with the history of Yokohama, another city shaped by its relationship with the sea.

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The building's historic character has also been carefully preserved.

Green wainscoting and blue flooring recreate color schemes from the Taisho era, while original wallpaper has been conserved and incorporated into the contemporary café interior. A large communal table and bentwood chairs now occupy what was once the building's dining hall, creating a space where history and the present naturally coexist.

Discovering Local History Over Coffee

The store also features a dedicated History and Community Space.

Developed in collaboration with the City of Yokohama and the park's management organization, the space introduces the history of the Former Nagahama Quarantine Station No.1 Detention Building and the surrounding community while also serving as a gathering place for local residents.

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Guests can enjoy coffee while learning about the site's history and taking in panoramic views of Umi-no-Koen Park and Tokyo Bay, where architecture, landscape, and coffee come together in a uniquely tranquil setting.

A Starbucks That Connects History with the Future

Starbucks Coffee Yokohama Umi-no-Koen Store represents more than a new retail location.

It demonstrates how a historic building can continue to evolve by welcoming people into its spaces while preserving the stories embedded within its architecture. Together with coffee, visitors are invited to experience the culture, landscape, and history that define this corner of Yokohama.

Once a quarantine facility that welcomed travelers arriving by sea, the building now begins a new chapter as a gathering place where people can enjoy coffee while connecting with history and the waterfront.