First store in the scenic Maruyama Park in 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 scenic park in Kyoto, 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 the country, 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 scenic park. Through the store experience, we aim to convey the charm of the park as a precious cultural heritage of Kyoto and the sentiments of the local people who have carefully preserved this place. The design concept is 'Coffee Teahouse.' Historically, teahouses near highways and temples served as resting spots for travelers. By layering this traditional 'teahouse culture' with a modern coffee experience, we offer a place where people can easily stop by during their strolls 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, customers enter a space that reflects the atmosphere of Kyoto's streets, the hand-crafted 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 relaxing time. With 80 seats in total, customers can choose their favorite spot depending on their mood or the occasion, such as resting after visiting nearby temples and shrines. ■ Art and small lucky charms to enrich the store experience The art direction for the store was handled by contemporary artist Mai Miyake, who adds a unique perspective to the delicacy and depth of traditional Japanese arts and crafts. The store is imagined as a place to spend time with coffee while feeling the 'small miracles and gratitude of nature and people connecting as one.' Visitors can enjoy artwork that incorporates the traditions of Kyoto, the cycle of nature, and repurposed burlap coffee sacks, weaving the story from coffee tree to cup. The fusion of the park's seasonal nature, landscape, and art invites guests to a unique Starbucks experience. Additionally, the store offers small, locally-rooted lucky charms. The 'JIMOTO Made HIGASHIYAMA Engimono Charm Maneki-neko Dorei Kiku' was created in collaboration with the Shimada Koen Doll Workshop, which has been crafting Gosho dolls in Kyoto, inspired by the Gion custom of 'Fukudama.' The Kiku cat is...