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Enjoy a moment of tranquility in a cafe that blends seamlessly into the lush nature of Shinjuku Gyoen, admiring the beautiful scenery.
Opened in March 2020 within Shinjuku Gyoen, originally constructed as an imperial garden during the Meiji era and later opened to the public as a national park after the war, this establishment marks the first presence of a private enterprise within the park.
The store, located past the Sendagaya Gate and across the central pond, features a design that allows the ceiling and eaves to continue seamlessly, integrating the interior with the exterior and immersing it in the park's ever-changing natural beauty. The interior is designed with sustainability in mind, utilizing domestic wood for walls, ceilings, counters, and tables, creating a stylish yet warm atmosphere.
The seating arrangement and large glass windows, strategically placed to incorporate the park's landscape as a borrowed view, are particularly striking. Built along a slope, seats are arranged parallel to the windows, offering beautiful views from every angle. On sunny days in spring and autumn, the outdoor terrace and bench seats are perfect for a leisurely time.
The store's exterior blends seamlessly with the beautiful scenery of Shinjuku Gyoen without any sense of incongruity.（Photo：Starbucks Coffee Japan）
The island tables are made using cedar and cypress wood sourced from Tama in Tokyo.（Photo：Starbucks Coffee Japan）
The design and placement are cleverly arranged so that the garden's scenery is incorporated as a borrowed landscape.（Photo：Starbucks Coffee Japan）
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
Yes, we do. (English, Chinese and Korean are available).
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Can I use Wi-Fi in your cafe?
Yes, we have free Wi-Fi.
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Is it possible to reserve a seat?
No, it isn’t.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
I came to Shinjuku Gyoen in the spring to see the cherry blossoms. After getting tired from walking around, I wanted to find a comfortable place to rest, so I stopped by the Starbucks in the garden. The biggest feature of this location is its large floor-to-ceiling windows. Find a seat by the window, order a cup of coffee, and you can relax while enjoying the view of Shinjuku Gyoen outside. It gets quite crowded during cherry blossom season, and the store also carries seasonal cherry blossom merchandise with slightly different designs each year. If you like collecting Starbucks cups, keep an eye out~
Sitting by the window and looking out over Shinjuku Gyoen feels so relaxing.
The vibe is totally different from a regular Starbucks in the city.
This spot attracts a lot of Starbucks fans who come here to grab a coffee and sit under the cherry blossom trees, enjoying the petals swaying in the breeze.
