The bagel specialty shop RABBIT BAGELS (ラビットベーグル) is opening three new stores in a row in October 2026. The Nara store opens on October 9, the Kokura Station store inside Amu Plaza Kokura in Fukuoka Prefecture opens on October 22, and the Shinsaibashi Daimaru store in Osaka opens on October 29.
The Nara store, opening on October 9, is the brand's first in Nara Prefecture. It is on the ground floor of a newly built apartment building and is an eat-in shop with a cafe space of more than 20 seats. It is within a 10-minute walk of both JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Nara Station, in an area used by local residents and by visitors from Japan and overseas.
The Kokura Station store, opening on October 22, is the brand's first in the Kitakyushu area. It is a takeout-only shop inside Amu Plaza, a commercial complex directly connected to JR Kokura Station.
Both the Nara and Kokura Station stores follow an "all-scratch" approach, making the dough and baking in the store, and serve freshly baked bagels made by hand one at a time.
The Shinsaibashi Daimaru store, opening on October 29, is the brand's first permanent department store location in the Kansai area. It is RABBIT BAGELS' second permanent department store shop, following the one at Fukuoka Iwataya Main Store.
With these three openings, RABBIT BAGELS is expected to have 23 stores nationwide. The brand plans to keep opening stores across the country, aiming to become a brand where more people in more regions can enjoy bagels in daily life.
Store Information
RABBIT BAGELS Nara Store (First in Nara Prefecture)
- Address: 1F レ・ジェイド奈良三条通り, 47-1 Shimosanjo-cho, Nara City, Nara 630-8236
- Phone: To be announced
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (cafe space available)
- Opening date: October 9, 2026 (scheduled)
The store is on Sanjo-dori, which is easy to reach from both JR and Kintetsu Nara Stations, in an area used by local residents and by many visitors from Japan and overseas. With more housing, such as apartment buildings, appearing nearby, the store aims to be an easy stop for everyone from families in their daily lives to sightseeing visitors.
RABBIT BAGELS Kokura Station Store (First in the Kitakyushu Area)
- Address: West Building 1F, 1-1-1 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-0001
- Phone: 093-953-8180
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (no eat-in)
- Opening date: October 22, 2026 (scheduled)
The store is in Amu Plaza Kokura, directly connected to JR Kokura Station. The location is used daily by local commuters and students, as well as by many people visiting for shopping, sightseeing or business, and the store aims to be an easy stop for a wide range of customers.
RABBIT BAGELS Shinsaibashi Daimaru Store (First Department Store Shop in the Kansai Area)
- Address: Daimaru Shinsaibashi, B1F, 1-7-1 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 542-8501
- Phone: 06-6484-7650
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (no eat-in)
- Opening date: October 29, 2026 (scheduled)
The store is in Daimaru Shinsaibashi, in the center of Shinsaibashi, one of Osaka's leading commercial areas. The location is used by local residents and shoppers as well as many visitors from Japan and overseas, and the store aims to be enjoyed by a wide range of customers.
About RABBIT BAGELS
RABBIT BAGELS uses an original blend of Japanese-grown wheat and serves freshly baked bagels, making the dough and baking in each store on an "all-scratch" basis. The bagels keep the chewy "mochi-mugyu" (もちむぎゅっ) texture while being easy to eat, and are popular with a wide range of generations.
The brand aims to make bagels an everyday meal in Japanese eating habits. It says it has repeatedly tested not only the taste but also how filling the bagels are and their price range. With a medium- to long-term outlook, it hopes to spread brand recognition and bagel culture.
In addition to the standard lineup, seasonal limited items are offered, so customers can enjoy choosing in their daily lives.
Store History and Outlook
RABBIT BAGELS opened its first store in Marutamachi, Kyoto, in January 2022 as a bagel specialty shop born in Kyoto. For the three years through 2024, it ran street-level stores mainly in Kyoto. In 2025, it expanded into the Kansai and Kyushu regions and opened nine stores. From 2026, it is moving into full-scale nationwide expansion and plans to open 11 stores during the year, including these three. It is expected to have 23 stores nationwide by the end of fiscal 2026.
About 10 new stores are also planned for 2027. The brand plans to continue expanding across the country as a bagel brand rooted in everyday life in each area and used on a daily basis.
