Starbucks Stamp Guy's Hakata Starbucks Exploration Log Part 3 - Chapter 2: Hakata Exit Edition - Break Through the Western Gateway
The western gateway, the Hakata Exit area.
It is directly connected to the Hakata Bus Terminal and office district, and is a chaotic zone where tourists, commuters, and shoppers intermingle.
Here, Starbucks locations that symbolize the city's vitality are scattered, and for an adventurer (= Starbucks Guy), it is truly a battle city.
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Starbucks No. 1: Fukuoka Asahi Building Store (already posted on note)
A store that exudes the presence of a long-established shop representing the Hakata Exit. It is always lively, with people gathering regardless of whether it is a weekday or a holiday. This place is truly an "adventurer's guild." It is a central hub where regulars and newcomers mix to exchange information and take a break.
With the calm atmosphere of the interior and the light streaming in from the front glass
, photos taken here look bright and open. It is a space where a morning cup for those working in the middle of the office district or a moment during a lunch break both make for a perfect picture
. ※As a guy working away from home in Tokyo, I've been coming here for hundreds of times even before I started the stamp rally.
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KITTE Hakata Store
The store inside the KITTE building is impressive for its open, airy atrium and light.
On holidays, it overflows with tourists, and securing a seat is like a "battle for a treasure chest".
Even so, the joy when you manage to sit down is exceptional, and this is a base worthy of the nickname "Sky Plaza".
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Hakata Station Front Business Center Store
• Number of visits: 5
• Last visited: A certain day in May 2025
A store located on the 1st floor of the JR Kyushu Headquarters Building.
On the flow line to Canal City, although there is a lot of foot traffic, it is a calm, hideaway-like space, and it looks stylish when captured in a photo.
Recommended for when you want to spend time quietly in a small group.
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JRJP Hakata Building Store
• Number of visits: 2
• Last visited: A certain day in October 2024
A store located inside a glass-walled office building.
There are many business people focusing on their work, and the morning scenery or shots from the window seats give off an urban atmosphere.
Even for a short time, it is perfect for a breather before a business meeting or a change of pace from work.
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Summary
Starbucks at the Hakata Exit is the "coffee gateway for workers."
• Fukuoka Asahi Building: A sense of royal security + bright and photogenic
• KITTE Hakata: Photogenic with an urban atrium
• Business Center: An urban shot in a space for concentration
• JRJP: A calm, hideaway-like atmosphere
Even at the same Hakata Exit, each store has a different personality, and you can choose one that fits the lives and schedules of the people working there.
Along with your coffee, you can also enjoy capturing the atmosphere of the city and the figures of the people working there in photos.
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