Hello! I’m Hitapapa and I love Mojiko retro.
This time we will be introducing Starbucks Mojiko Station, located inside JR Mojiko Station!
Starbucks Mojiko Station is located on the first floor (in the former third-class waiting room) of Mojiko Station, which was built in 1914 (Taisho 3) and was the first station in Japan to be designated an Important Cultural Property.
This Starbucks is housed in the former third-class waiting room, which has been recreated to look just like it did when the store was first built in 1914 (Taisho 3), giving it a nostalgic feel.
Inside the store, there are photographs that bring back memories of the glory and prosperity of Mojiko Port, and the interior décor reflects the history of Mojiko Station, giving the store a full Taisho-era romantic feel.
The drinks served in this nostalgic store are exceptional.
Of course it’s a great place to take a break during your Mojiko retro sightseeing tour, but the Starbucks inside Mojiko Station itself has become a tourist spot , so it’s definitely a place you should stop by during your Mojiko retro sightseeing tour.
Now let us introduce you to Starbucks Mojiko Station.
The interior of Starbucks is a replica of the original space from when the station was built in 1914 (Taisho 3).
JR Mojiko Station
The station building has been restored to its original appearance in 1914 (Taisho 3), when Mojiko Station was first built.
After about six years of repair work, the restoration was completed in 2019. (By the way, the station building had a very retro feel even before 2019.)
The station building has a dignified feel that is full of Taisho-era romanticism.
The retro Mojiko Station
There is a large fountain square in front of the station.
This is the hall inside the station.
The floor is heavy and the ceiling is gilded.
The glory of those days comes back to life.
↑The door on the right side of the photo is the entrance to Starbucks.
A station hall that shines with the romance of the Taisho era
Right next to the hall inside the station are the ticket gates.
The ticket gates from the Taisho period have also been restored.
The heavy wooden door is a green window that recreates the style from the Taisho era.
It is still used as the counter at Mojiko Station today.
This is the ticket sales counter from the Taisho period.
It is no longer in use, but at the time there were no ticket machines and people would have had to buy tickets from station staff in this way.
Starbucks at Mojiko Station
exterior
The design of Starbucks’ doors remains the same as it was back in the Taisho period.
Let’s go to the Starbucks inside the station!
The gold-plated door is full of Taisho-era romanticism.
There is a Starbucks in the restored former third-class waiting room from the Taisho era (apparently in the past the waiting rooms were divided into first, second and third class).
It’s great to be able to have a drink and feel like you’re waiting for a train in the waiting room of that time.
Stone table counter
The counter table is made of stone!
It has an incredible sense of weight.
The stones are smooth and cool to the touch, making them very pleasant to touch.
Under the stone table are rails from an actual railway line that was used in Kyushu .
A very nice gesture.
In addition to tables, rails that have outlived their usefulness are also used in the steel beams of the ceiling and the edges of the walls.
There’s a lot of nostalgia packed into even the smallest details.
There are real rails laid down!
The store’s cash register counter is also made of solid stone.
When you think of Starbucks, you probably think of stores that have a warm wooden feel, but this Starbucks at Mojiko Station is full of the heavy feel of stone.
Solid sofa seating
This is a sofa seat.
There are calm wooden tables and chairs, and a sturdy black sofa.
The wooden tables are made from local wood from Fukuoka Prefecture .
It’s the perfect place to soak in nostalgia.
It’s like a fireplace with a sense of history.
It’s quite old and outdated.
The interior of the store is decorated with Starbucks logos from past and present.
The Starbucks logo is painted on the train’s headmark on a large, heavy iron plate.
This Starbucks combines the station building from the Taisho period with the history of railways.
The interior is reproduced exactly as it was when it was first built.
The floor has been restored to its original design from the Taisho period.
It is a solid stone floor.
The ceilings and walls have all been restored to their original designs from the Taisho period .
The gilded ceiling and gilded doors are dazzling.
The lighting is also retro and stylish.
The straight pillar-like structures on the edges of the walls and ceiling are actually made from rails from train tracks that were once used in Kyushu but are now no longer in use.
It is an incredibly elaborately constructed building, with an interior that is full of Taisho-era romanticism.
Inside the store, some of the walls and pillars are made visible through glass, allowing customers to see the structure of Mojiko Station’s exterior .
It is still a wooden structure, just like it was in the Taisho era.
The ceiling, floor, and walls of the store are all replicas of a train station waiting room from the Taisho period.
Photographs that record the glory and prosperity of Mojiko Port at the time of its construction
The interior of the store is decorated with precious photographs from the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods that record the glory and prosperity of Mojiko Port.
This is the Yawata Steel Works at the time.
It seems to have a deep connection with Mojiko Station, which played an important role in transporting goods.
This is Mojiko Station and the station square in 1936.
Women still wear kimonos.
The car has a very strong retro feel to it.
Inside an old train.
It’s important that such precious photographs are preserved.
A steam locomotive train when it was still in operation.
It emits black smoke.
It’s hard to believe now that trains used to run on coal.
This is a photo of the pier located right next to Mojiko Station.
At the time, passengers who got off at Mojiko Station would walk through an underground passageway that connected the station directly to the pier.
The ship was also emitting black smoke, so perhaps it was running on coal.
This is a photo of a restaurant located inside Mojiko Station, probably from the Showa era.
The lively atmosphere is irresistible.
It seems that Japanese people have always loved oden, udon, and soba!
It is decorated with precious photographs that record the prosperity and splendor of Mojiko Port.
Drinks at Starbucks, with its Taisho-era atmosphere, are exceptional
The interior has a retro feel of the Taisho era, and drinking Starbucks while feeling the weight of iron and stone is the best♪
You can relax on the sofa seats and soak in nostalgia.
It’s the perfect place for a break from sightseeing.
Terrace seats
There is also terrace seating outside the store.
Of course, it’s too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter, but on nice days it’s nice to relax and watch the retro scenery and people passing by.
On a nice day, the terrace seats overlooking the station square are great.
Store Information
＜Starbucks Mojiko Station＞
[Address] 1-5-31 Nishikaigan, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture
[Business hours] 8:00-21:00
[Closed] Irregularly
[Seating] 42 seats (counter seats, table seats, sofa seats)
[Parking] None
[Phone number] 093-342-8607
[Official website] https://store.starbucks.co.jp/detail-2137/
The Starbucks in the station is a must-visit spot for sightseeing in Mojiko Retro
Mojiko Retro has many tourist attractions, but the Starbucks inside Mojiko Station has become a tourist spot in itself .
This Starbucks is located in a space that is an exact replica of the waiting room that was there when the store was first built in 1914 (Taisho 3) .
It is full of Taisho era romanticism and nostalgia, and you can also feel the weightiness of the iron and stone.
The interior of the store is decorated with photographs that record the splendor and prosperity of Mojiko Port during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods, and the ceiling, floor, and walls feature rails that were actually used in Kyushu, making it a one-of-a-kind Starbucks .
It’s a great way to take a break from your retro sightseeing in Mojiko Port and revel in nostalgia while sipping a Starbucks in this retro store.
By the way, even on weekdays, Starbucks Mojiko Station is often full of tourists from around 12 o’clock until the afternoon, and it is often difficult to find a seat, so if you want to take your time and savor the nostalgia of Starbucks Mojiko Station, we strongly recommend going in the morning!
I hope the above information is of some help.
The Starbucks at Mojiko Station is a recommended tourist spot!
See you soon!
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