Burger King Returns to Niigata After a 7-Year Absence
BK Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazuhiro Nomura) will open a total of 8 new restaurants across Kanagawa, Fukuoka, Chiba, Osaka, Niigata, and Ibaraki between May and June 2026. The most notable opening is the return of Burger King® to Niigata Prefecture after 7 years, with the new “Burger King® AEON Mall Niigata Kameda IC” store launching on Thursday, June 11. With these 8 new openings, Burger King® will operate 362 stores nationwide as of June 25, 2026, advancing toward its goal of 600 locations across Japan by the end of 2028.
Details of the 8 New Store Openings
May Openings
- Burger King® Sotetsu Life Mitsukyo: Opens Monday, May 25, 2026 at 9:00｜2-19 Mitsukyo, Seya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Sotetsu Life Mitsukyo 2F｜Hours: 9:00-21:00
- Burger King® AEON Mall Chikushino: Opens Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00｜434-1 Ryumyoji, Chikushino, Fukuoka, AEON Mall Chikushino 1F｜Hours: 10:00-22:00 (Last order 21:00)
- Burger King® AEON Town Higashi-Narashino: Opens Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00｜6-7-8 Higashi-Narashino, Narashino, Chiba, AEON Town Higashi-Narashino 1F｜Hours: 10:00-21:00
June Openings
- Burger King® Kansai International Airport Terminal 1: Opens Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:30｜1 Senshu-Kuko-Kita, Izumisano, Osaka, Terminal 1 Main Building 2F International Departure Area｜Hours: 6:30-24:15 (※Some prices differ; located inside the international departure area)
- Burger King® Isehara: Opens Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00｜1-2-3 Sakuradai, Isehara, Kanagawa｜Hours: 7:00-22:00
- Burger King® AEON Mall Niigata Kameda IC: Opens Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00｜1-1-1 Shimohayadori-Yanagida, Konan-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture｜Hours: 11:00-22:00 (Last order 21:30)
- Burger King® Midosuji Honmachi: Opens Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 8:00｜3-5-6 Azuchimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka｜Hours: 8:00-22:00
- Burger King® Tsuchiura Kandatsu: Opens Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 8:00｜13-5 Nakakandatsumachi, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki｜Hours: 8:00-22:00
Store Design Concept
The brand colors of the store design draw inspiration from Burger King®’s signature ingredients — the flame-grilled 100% beef patty, sesame buns, fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo sauce, and ketchup — using red, orange, brown, green, and yellow to evoke the deliciousness of an authentic burger. Combined with traditional iconic fonts and unique hand-drawn illustrations, the design expresses energy and humor.
Recommended Menu
No.1 Bestseller: Whopper® Cheese
The Whopper® Cheese, Burger King®’s flagship menu, is approximately 1.4 times the size of a standard hamburger. The bun measures about 13 cm in diameter, and the flame-grilled 100% beef patty weighs about 114g. It features two slices of cheddar cheese, fresh vegetables, and pickles, finished with creamy mayo sauce and ketchup, served between toasted sesame buns.
- Whopper® Cheese: Single 740 yen / Set 1,040 yen (with French Fries S and Drink M)
Kids Set Menu
- Cheeseburger Kids Set: 490 yen
- Hamburger Kids Set: 460 yen
- Chicken Nuggets Kids Set: 480 yen (choice of BBQ or mustard sauce)
※Kids sets include French Fries (S) and Drink (S).
Summary
Burger King® continues to aggressively expand into large shopping malls, station-front locations, and airports with excellent accessibility. Whether commuting, attending school, or shopping, customers can now more easily enjoy the authentic taste of flame-grilled burgers. Don’t miss the long-awaited return to Niigata after 7 years, and keep an eye on the new openings in your area as well.