Japan's first Starbucks Coffee store located on a Shinkansen platform opened at JR Shin-Yokohama Station on November 21, 2025. The new location brings a unique coffee experience to travelers with its "Brewed to Go" concept.
A New Style of Starbucks for Travelers
Starbucks Coffee Japan has introduced an innovative store format designed specifically for travelers at JR Shin-Yokohama Station's Shinkansen outbound platform (operated by JR Central Retailing Plus). The "Starbucks Coffee JR Shin-Yokohama Station Shinkansen Outbound Platform No. 11 Store" represents the first time a Starbucks has opened directly on a Shinkansen platform anywhere in Japan.
Quick Service with Heart
The store specializes in brewed coffee (hot and iced) and light meals, featuring order panels and completely cashless payment systems to enable quick ordering for travelers departing on business trips or vacations. Despite the streamlined ordering process, partners (employees) prepare each cup by grinding beans fresh for every order, delivering aromatic coffee with heartfelt service and smiles to enhance customers' journeys.
Concept: Brewed to Go
The "Brewed to Go" concept emphasizes providing travelers with the best possible departure experience. By combining efficient ordering systems with the personal touch of freshly brewed coffee prepared by passionate baristas, the store aims to add color to customers' journeys with both the aroma and taste of quality coffee before they board the Shinkansen.
This new Starbucks location at JR Shin-Yokohama Station offers a convenient way for travelers to enjoy premium coffee right before their journey begins, making it an ideal stop for those seeking a quality beverage without the wait.
