Starbucks Coffee - Hirosaki Park Front — Restaurant in Hirosaki

The building, originally constructed in 1917 during the Taisho era, served as the official residence for the commander of the Imperial Army's Eighth Division. Reflecting the eclectic Western style from the Meiji period, its exterior boasts a mortar finish and characteristic architectural features, while the interior retains the ambiance of the Taisho era with white lacquered walls. The building was handed over to Hirosaki City in 1951 and subsequently became the Mayor's official residence. A significant portion of the original structure was demolished in 1958 to make way for the new Hirosaki City Hall, but it was relocated to the southwest side of the city hall grounds. In 2012, preservation and repair work were undertaken to maintain its...

This Starbucks is amazing! The shop itself is really nice. It’s historically registered place. So looks nice! Is is modified for the Starbucks. There are spacious inside. And some rooms here. You can find comfortable tables or sofa! It’s really nice Starbucks so far! You can see moats surrounding a castle from the window. There are a public parking by the Starbucks with...

It's really worth checking out, as it's in a historic building. They have wood flooring that is bordered like tatami. Most Starbucks often push the super modern style, but this is the total opposite. People with the local government were there inspecting the place at the time we were there. This shows how seriously they take the historic preservation, while still being...