First Gifu Prefecture Location: Grand Opening March 27! 'Self Cafe', the 'Unlimited Time' Unmanned Cafe with Over 50 Stores Nationwide and 80,000 Monthly Users, Opens in AEON Town Gifu Kitakata
Self Cafe opens its first store in Gifu Prefecture at AEON Town Gifu Kitakata on March 27.
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Wood Design Park Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi; CEO: Daiki Suzuki) will open a new "Self Cafe AEON Town Gifu Kitakata" store on March 27, 2026, in Kitagata, Motosu District, Gifu Prefecture. This new location is part of the "Self Cafe" brand of unmanned cafes, which boasts over 50 locations nationwide and serves over 80,000 customers monthly.

This store, launching in conjunction with the grand opening of AEON Town Gifu Kitakata, will be the first Self Cafe in Gifu Prefecture.
It's a cafe where you can stay as long as you like with the purchase of a single drink, complete with Wi-Fi and power outlets. It offers a casual space for various daily needs like studying, working, or using a PC.
An Unmanned Cafe Where One Drink Buys You Unlimited Time
Self Cafe is an unmanned cafe where you can stay for an unlimited time with the purchase of just one drink.
Unlike timed cafes or co-working spaces, its key feature is allowing you to spend time at your own pace without watching the clock.
The interior is fully equipped with Wi-Fi and power outlets, making it suitable for various purposes such as studying, working on a PC, or completing reports.
It's a convenient spot for when you 'want to concentrate for a bit' or 'want to make effective use of your free time.'

An Easily Accessible Cafe Inside a Shopping Center
This store is located within AEON Town Gifu Kitakata.
AEON Town Gifu Kitakata brings together supermarkets, restaurants, and daily goods stores, creating an environment where it's easy to stop by during your daily shopping or errands.
You can casually drop in before or after shopping, during waiting times, or for a short break, making it a cafe that is easy to integrate into your daily life.
With a large parking lot, it is easily accessible by car, making it a family-friendly environment for use during family shopping trips or while waiting to pick up children.
It also caters to needs like 'wanting to get some work done' or 'only needing to use it for a short time,' and is expected to be utilized as a cafe that fits naturally into the flow of daily life.
Furthermore, there is a 'Mochi-no-ki Plaza' in the center of the complex, and the Self Cafe AEON Town Gifu Kitakata store is situated to overlook this plaza.
You can enjoy your time feeling the openness of the plaza, providing a pleasant atmosphere for a break from shopping or for when you want to work in a calm environment.