Seiseki Sakuragaoka, where "Whisper of the Heart" was set. A Starbucks near the station. Spending a morning on a holiday at the terrace seat alone. In the shade of OPA, the breeze feels nice. Watching people come and go, reading a favorite book, reflecting on life. Standing at a crossroads in life in various ways. A post of youth in front of the station. Write dreams and goals, drop them in, and drop them again when they come true. I want to keep dreaming and wishing forever. Thinking about what I can do now to pursue that dream and taking action. Recently, Sakuragaoka has also become a location for dramas. The stairs used in "My Wife, My Life" and "Roppongi Class." It's picturesque. Limited time, Yamanashi Grape White Chocolate Frappuccino. It was delicious!

Currently at Starbucks, they are selling a Strawberry Frappuccino. By the way, they still had Banana as well. This time, they were selling one with chocolate topping already added, so I tried it. As for the taste... it seemed like a regular Strawberry Frappuccino with chocolate chips and chocolate sauce added. It was a bit disappointing that the strawberry flavor was not as strong as before. However, the addition of chocolate chips gave it a nice texture. It's not a bad combination of strawberry and chocolate, but I wish they had focused more on the strawberry flavor. Starting from June, it looks like they will be introducing a Melon flavor. This is sure to be a hit! I have high expectations for it!

This is a Starbucks located on the 1st floor of the OPA building in front of Seiseki Sakuragaoka Station! The hill along the Tama River that can be seen from the train is dyed cherry blossom color and looks beautiful. The weather is warm, so let's hydrate a bit while heading to the next destination. The limited-time items this time are the coffee and fruit GYU-NEW series. The coffee GYU-NEW is a drink, and the fruit GYU-NEW is a Frappuccino. Since time is limited, I chose the coffee GYU-NEW, which is easy to drink. There are hot and cold options, and I chose cold. After paying, I went to the pick-up counter and received my drink. Now, let's taste it... According to the description, it is a coffee beverage with a mellow taste made by combining milk and cream in various textures to create a three-layer structure. It has layers of rich cream and white mocha flavored syrup, cold brew coffee and milk, and vanilla flavored syrup, topped with fluffy milk coffee mousse and sprinkled with dark chocolate powder. The taste is nothing special, just a normal coffee milk with a lot of sweetness. It's quite sweet, like condensed milk in shaved ice or extremely sweet. In terms of cost performance, shaved ice is definitely better. This was just an okay coffee milk. That's all for now...

For a practical reason, I visited Seijo Sakura-gaoka probably for the second time in my life. I searched for Starbucks to participate in My Store Passport activity. It is located on the first floor of OPA, which is connected by a passageway to B-building and A-building of Keio Seijo Sakura-gaoka SC, facing the Seijo Sakura-gaoka station intersection. There is a spacious terrace seating area, and probably you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing during the season. Inside the store, there are 4 counter seats facing the window with outlets, and tables for 2 people lined up. It is convenient to have a restroom inside the store. I had the following items (excluding tax): Almond Milk Tea Cake 440 yen, Drip Coffee Tall 330 yen. The cake is a steamed tea cake with a hint of cinnamon, topped with a light almond milk cream. I was curious about this cake because it is low in calories, but I felt like I wanted to eat cream with animal products even if it is high in calories. The Cafe Verona has a fragrant and rich taste, but as it cools down, you can feel acidity and roughness. Recently, many stores have been using Cafe Verona as today's coffee, perhaps because the expiration date of Verona sold during Valentine's Day is approaching. It is a convenient store with outlets near the station.

■Visit Date: March 26, 2021■Items Received: Ice Tea Yuzu Citrus & Tea, Earl Grey Milk Cream Donut■MEMOI visited on March 26, 2021. The shop is located on the first floor of OPA, across from Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Station on the Keio Line. The cherry blossom peak has passed, and the leaves are gradually starting to show these days... I took a walk around the area where "Whisper of the Heart" was set, and also went to Iroha Slope. It was a Ghibli anime from my student days, but I still like it and watch it occasionally. Now, about the shop, it is located at the intersection towards Iroha Slope. You can enter the shop from outside or from inside OPA. The main seating is at tables, but there is also a terrace seating. The terrace seating is popular as the weather is pleasant at this time of year. I had the Ice Tea Yuzu Citrus & Tea in a tall size as I had already had enough coffee, and also enjoyed an Earl Grey Milk Cream Donut as a snack. It was a hot day, so the ice drink helped quench my thirst. I spent about 30 minutes reading, and was able to relax and unwind.■Bloghttps://ay-style.net/?p=58800

It's hot outside, so I decided to stop by Starbucks and saw an interesting sign. It suggested trying a different way of customizing drinks, which I found helpful. I went inside and ordered a Tiramisu Frappuccino. The barista seemed a bit confused at first, but then explained about a limited-time offer to add a shot of espresso to the Berry x Berry Rare Cheesecake Frappuccino to make it more like Tiramisu. I decided to keep the mixed berry sauce and also added chocolate sauce for free. Although it deviated from my original plan of a Tiramisu flavor, the drink turned out to be surprisingly good with complex flavors. It was sweet, slightly bitter, and tangy, but the combination of coffee and mixed berry sauce created a unique taste that I enjoyed. It may not be a traditional Tiramisu, but it was definitely worth trying.

The Frappuccino currently on sale! It seems to be available until September 1st, so there doesn't seem to be any sold out or early sales suspension. It has a fresh taste with a strong sweetness of peach, but the flavor is too flat and surprisingly light, so it disappears quickly, which is a shame. Just wanted to introduce it...

I stopped by because the train was hot and I had sweated a lot due to wearing warm clothes. They have an open terrace and some people were eating outside because it was sunny. The name was long but I managed to order and then enjoyed my drink at the table. The taste was a classic combination of chocolate and almonds, with a praline flavor that caramelizes roasted nuts with sugar. It was a flavor that would appeal to everyone. I heard they also have a passion fruit flavor, so I might try it if I see it.

On the first floor of Seiseki-Sakuragaoka OPA, there is a Starbucks. The store is not very spacious. I ordered the limited-time item "Black Sesame Frappuccino" (580 yen + tax) that has been on sale since December 26, 2018. The cream, which is pure white, has a hint of black due to the black sesame in it. It seems like they crushed black sesame sablé cookies on top. The flavor of the black sesame on top is great, but what really impressed me was the subtle flavor of the black sesame in the cream, combined with the smoothness and mildness of the cream. It was surprisingly delicious. The texture was also smoother than the usual Frappuccino, making it easy to drink. The sweetness wasn't too strong, perhaps due to the nature of black sesame. I think this might appeal to a wide range of people.

I love pistachios and I am the type who likes to go to Starbucks. So, the Pistachio Christmas Tree Frappuccino is the perfect drink for me. Despite feeling a bit under the weather, I went to try it right away. The Frappuccino looks very beautiful and the taste is on the sweeter side. The macadamia nuts may not match perfectly, but the pistachio flavor is satisfying. Since most people are ordering this drink, it is definitely popular. The Seiseki-Sakuragaoka store is small with mainly outdoor seating, so it can get a bit crowded when it rains. However, if you choose a weekday and time, you can relax in the quiet indoor seating area, so I recommend it.

"Sweet Butter Frappuccino"

Strawberry Frappuccino

I have used this place many times. The staff are very friendly, and the interior and terrace are easy to sit in, making it a favorite spot of mine. I especially like the terrace. In the spring, you can see cherry blossoms. During that time, I used to go every week.

Near Seijo Sakura-gaoka Station, there is a Starbucks on the first floor of OPA. They have a terrace where customers can enjoy their drinks day and night. The sight of customers happily sipping their drinks on the terrace serves as a great advertisement. I ordered a Tall Dark Mocha Chip Cream Frappuccino with extra chocolate chips for free. The extra chocolate chips added a nice crunchy texture and enhanced the chocolate flavor, making it even more delicious. However, the taste felt a bit light.

After lunch, we went to OPA while looking for something my partner wanted. Usually, it's always crowded on weekends and hard to get in, but this day there were empty seats inside. I think it's been a long time since I spent time inside the store before joining Tabelog. My partner had a short iced coffee, and I had a short iced soy latte. I also tried a latte with milk, but I somehow feel that soy milk has a fresher aftertaste. That was the mood I was in that day. It feels somehow different from the usual weekends. There are always dog owners on the terrace, but inside the store, there were mother-daughter pairs, elderly individuals coming alone, and ladies taking a break during their outing. It was a calm atmosphere, and there was no loud chatter, which was nice. The staff were also friendly, and there was a secret illustration drawn on the cup (laughs). It's the little things like this that make you feel at ease. Thank you for the meal.

On a Saturday afternoon in March 2017, my wife and I visited this Starbucks located in a shopping building near Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Station on the Keio Line. It is always crowded due to its convenient location, but we were lucky to find seats for the two of us this time. My wife had Earl Grey tea, and I had a Cafe Mist, as we enjoyed a quiet Saturday afternoon together.

There is no need to talk about it anymore, Starbucks, a coffee chain store recognized by every generation and in every area. Although it seems that they have not yet opened a store in Tottori Prefecture, they have become the number one coffee chain store in Japan in terms of casualness, stylishness, and deliciousness. This store is located at the entrance of a commercial facility called "OPA" on the opposite side of Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Station across Kawasaki Street. Of course, there are seats inside the store, and there are also terrace seats. The view outside is like a plaza, so it's nice to relax on the terrace. Even in the cold winter, there are people sitting on the terrace. I tried Starbucks Latte for the first time, and it was a creamy café latte with a fluffy texture. It was quite delicious, not just the Frappuccino! It seems like I saw the true strength of Starbucks coffee (lol). [2015.08.21 revisited] There were no particularly new limited-time products, it was just a normal time, but it was calm before early evening on weekdays, and there weren't many customers. I had a Dark Mocha Chip Frappuccino. Perhaps there was a lot of ice, so the flavor was a bit light, but the slight crunchy texture of the chips was still delicious. It's a consistent taste.

After leaving the Seijo Sakura-gaoka Station, the Starbucks on the first floor of OPA at the corner of the intersection is a elegant space with a lovely outdoor terrace. The terrace seats always have people with dogs or families enjoying themselves, which is really heartwarming to see. I only drink black coffee, and to be honest, I feel like 300 yen is a bit expensive for a coffee that doesn't taste much different from what I make at home. However, if I think of it as paying for the pleasant environment, it doesn't seem too high. That's why I visit this place quite often. The staff, like at other Starbucks, are very good at customer service.

When you exit the west exit of Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Station on the Keio Line and cross Kawasaki Kaido, you will find a shopping center called "Seiseki-Sakuragaoka OPA" with a Starbucks Coffee Seiseki-Sakuragaoka OPA store on the first floor entrance. The interior of the store is not very spacious, but the outdoor open space is large with plenty of table seating. Many people use it as a rest stop for walks or shopping, but some also use it as a break spot during cycling trips, perhaps because it is close to the Tama River. By the way, there was a large poster at the entrance saying "4.27 WED Coming Soon." It seems like a new menu item is coming soon. If you happen to pass by in a car and suddenly feel like having a drink, you can ask someone to buy it for you. Unfortunately, they did not provide water for dogs this time, which is unusual for Starbucks, but in the past, they used to offer water for dogs as well.

The photo is from two years ago, but I often use this place for breakfast. It's great that they open at 7 am. They offer customization options like whipped cream and chocolate chips, which help soothe my tired mind. The only downside is that it's a bit pricey, but it's worth it because the food is delicious. The portions are satisfying and the taste is amazing. Also, the kindness of the staff at any Starbucks I visit never disappoints, and the staff here is also very kind. It's also nice that they offer samples of new products.