Starbucks Cafe & Art Gallery Yanaka Gotenzaka
スターバックス カフェ & アートギャラリー 谷中御殿坂
Yanaka, Nezu & Sendagi · Gallery
Japan's first Starbucks with an art gallery name, opened March 2026 in Yanaka. HAGISO's thoughtful architecture blends into the neighborhood; the interiors are spacious and welcoming, with curated artworks rotating throughout.
⚠️ Note: This is a chain location; it may not appeal to visitors seeking only independent spots. Verify current gallery programming on their website.
As seen on Instagram
Original post by @yusuke_hashizume
How to visit
- Address
- 3-2-5 Nishinippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo
- Hours
- Daily 8am–9pm
- Rating
- 4.5 ★ (117 reviews on Google Maps)
- English (?)
- Yes
- Reservations
- Not required
- Payment
- Credit cards, Debit cards
- Takeout
- Available
Place data via Google Maps
First-timer tips
- Best for
- Tourists and art-curious visitors wanting a spacious, English-friendly Starbucks with rotating gallery art; solo study or quiet café time in Yanaka.
- Avoid if
- Visitors seeking independent-only spots; laptop workers needing outlets (2F large tables lack plugs); those wanting a non-chain café experience.
- Nearby pairing
- Pair with Issuntei (3 min west)
What makes it special
This is Starbucks’ first Japan location to officially carry a gallery designation. The building by HAGISO architecture studio was designed to sit naturally within Yanaka’s low-rise streetscape—no corporate branding heavy-handedness. Inside, the space feels generous and well-lit, with gallery installations that change regularly. It’s a cafe that doubles as a cultural venue, leaning into the neighborhood’s arts-focused character rather than fighting it.
How to visit
Walk from Nezu or Sendagi stations; Yanaka Gotenzaka is the steep pedestrian street leading up from Yanaka Ginza shopping street. Standard Starbucks payment (card/cash). No reservation needed for coffee, but check the website for current gallery hours and any special viewing times.
FAQ
Is this a regular Starbucks or something different?
It's a full-service Starbucks (same menu, pricing) but with rotating art exhibitions inside. The gallery aspect is integrated into the cafe experience, not a separate ticketed space.
Who designed the building?
HAGISO, a Tokyo architecture studio known for sensitive infill projects in older neighborhoods. The design respects the surrounding Yanaka streetscape.
Can I just get coffee or do I have to pay for art?
Just coffee. No extra fee. The artworks are part of the cafe environment.