First 'Youme Town' Location: Gong cha Youme Town Hikarinomori Store
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- First 'Youme Town' Location: Gong cha Youme Town Hikarinomori Store
- Gong cha Japan will open a new store at 'Youme Town Hikarinomori' in Kumamoto Prefecture on April 3, 2026.
- Date: March 29, 2026
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Gong cha Japan will open a new store at 'Youme Town Hikarinomori' in Kumamoto Prefecture on April 3, 2026.
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- First 'Youme Town' Location: Gong cha Youme Town Hikarinomori Store (March 29, 2026)
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- March 29, 2026
Gong cha Japan will open a new store at 'Youme Town Hikarinomori' in Kumamoto Prefecture on April 3, 2026.
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- 📰 Published: March 29, 2026 at 19:37
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Gong cha Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Jun Tsunoda; hereinafter 'Gong cha') will open the 'Gong cha Youme Town Hikarinomori' store on Friday, April 3, 2026.
The global tea cafe Gong cha continues to expand its store count even after reaching the 200-store milestone. This steady growth is supported by customers who appreciate our style of offering 'high-quality, carefully selected tea' in a casual setting—a concept we have maintained since our arrival in Japan. Customers enjoy the unique Gong cha experience, including drink menus that can be customized to individual preferences, exciting and comfortable service, and store spaces designed for lively conversation.
Gong cha will continue to strive to create a new tea culture and deliver 'happy tea time' to our customers' daily lives.
【Store Information】
Store Name: Gong cha Youme Town Hikarinomori Store
Opening Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Address: 2F, Youme Town Hikarinomori South Building, 7-33-1 Hikarinomori, Kikuyo-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture, 869-1108
Business Hours: 10:00 - 21:00
Seating: None (Tea stand)
About Gong cha
Originating in Taiwan, 'Gong cha' is a global tea cafe with over 2,000 locations in approximately 30 countries worldwide. Since arriving in Japan in 2015, we have opened approximately 200 stores nationwide. We deliver a 'good tea time' to our customers through delicious tea, carefully brewed in-store with attention to water temperature and extraction time, and an exciting store experience.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Gong cha Japan Co., Ltd.
Representative: Jun Tsunoda, President and Representative Director
Headquarters: A-PLACE Shinbashi 6F, 4-11-1 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: March 25, 2015
Business Description: Operation of tea cafe business (product development, operation of directly managed and franchise stores)
URL: https://www.gongcha.co.jp
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FAQ
When will the new Gong cha Youme Town Hikarinomori store officially open its doors to customers?
The Gong cha Youme Town Hikarinomori store is scheduled to open on Friday, April 3, 2026.
What is the specific address of the newly announced Gong cha Youme Town Hikarinomori location?
The store is located at 2F, Youme Town Hikarinomori South Building, 7-33-1 Hikarinomori, Kikuyo-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture, 869-1108.
What are the operating hours for the Gong cha Youme Town Hikarinomori store?
The business hours for the Gong cha Youme Town Hikarinomori store will be from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.
Does the Gong cha Youme Town Hikarinomori store offer seating for customers to enjoy their drinks?
No, the Gong cha Youme Town Hikarinomori store is a tea stand and does not have any seating available for customers.
How many Gong cha locations are there globally, and since when has Gong cha been operating in Japan?
Gong cha has over 2,000 locations worldwide and has been operating in Japan since its arrival in 2015.