First store in the scenic Maruyama Park, Kyoto! Enjoy a coffee experience amidst a cherished green legacy: 'Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Maruyama Park Kikunotani' opens March 30th

Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. [Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hisae Morii] will open 'Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Maruyama Park Kikunotani' on March 30, 2026, within the scenic Maruyama Park in Kyoto. As the oldest park in Kyoto City, Maruyama Park is a cherished green legacy, and this new Starbucks will be born in a place deeply valued by the local community. ■ Creating a space to take a break while enjoying the scenery of the scenic Maruyama Park Since opening its first park-based store in 2008, Starbucks has expanded to parks across Japan, offering a 'third place' experience where customers can enjoy coffee alongside the park's landscape. 'Kyoto Maruyama Park Kikunotani' is the first Starbucks to open within a designated 'Place of Scenic Beauty.' Through the store experience, we aim to convey the charm of this park as a precious cultural heritage of Kyoto and the sentiments of the local people who have carefully preserved it. The design concept is 'Coffee Tea House.' Historically, tea houses near roads and temples served as resting spots for travelers. By layering this traditional 'tea house culture' with the modern coffee experience, we offer a place where people can easily stop by during a stroll and take a break while feeling the seasons. ■ Diverse spaces tailored to how customers spend their time The two-story Japanese-style building features noren curtains and lanterns to welcome guests. Passing through the noren, visitors enter a space that reflects the atmosphere of Kyoto's streets, the handcrafted feel of Starbucks, and the essence of coffee. Utilizing the original structure, the store is divided into several areas. The first floor features raised seating with a view of a wisteria trellis and a big table in the center, designed to foster connections and conversation among locals and travelers alike. The basement floor is configured like a family home, with spaces reminiscent of a tea room, dining room, and living room, allowing for a relaxed experience. With 80 diverse seats, guests can find their favorite spot to rest after visiting nearby temples and shrines. ■ Art and small lucky charms to enrich the store experience The art direction was handled by contemporary artist Mai Miyake, who seamlessly connects the past, present, and future. The store is designed as a place to spend time with coffee while feeling the 'small miracles and gratitude of nature and people connecting as one.' Guests can enjoy artwork that incorporates recycled coffee burlap sacks, weaving the story from coffee tree to cup. The fusion of Kyoto's seasonal nature, scenery, and art invites guests to a unique Starbucks experience. Additionally, the store offers a locally-rooted lucky charm: the 'JIMOTO Made HIGASHIYAMA Engimono Charm Maneki-neko Dorei Kiku,' created in collaboration with the Shimada Koen Doll Workshop, inspired by the Gion tradition of 'Fukudama'.