Matsuya Adds Late-April Temporary Closure Schedules at 85 Stores Across Chubu and Kansai Regions at Once — Osaka Prefecture Expands to 21 Stores
It has been confirmed that in the early hours of April 17, temporary closure schedules for late April were added all at once to the business hours listings of 85 stores, mainly across the Chubu and Kansai regions, in Matsuya’s store data. The update primarily covers reduced operating hours during the late-night to early-morning period from April 18 to 30.
Target Prefectures and Number of Stores
| Prefecture | Number of Target Stores |
|---|---|
| Aichi Prefecture | 22 stores |
| Osaka Prefecture | 21 stores |
| Hyogo Prefecture | 10 stores |
| Toyama Prefecture | 8 stores |
| Shiga Prefecture | 5 stores |
| Gifu Prefecture | 5 stores |
| Ishikawa Prefecture | 5 stores |
| Wakayama Prefecture | 4 stores |
| Fukui Prefecture | 3 stores |
| Kyoto Prefecture | 2 stores |
| Total | 85 stores |
Significant Expansion Compared to the First Round in Early April
A similar first round announced on April 1 covered 65 stores, but this update covers 85 stores, an increase of 20. Osaka Prefecture in particular has nearly doubled, expanding from 11 to 21 stores. The 2 stores in Kyoto Prefecture are newly included this time.
| Prefecture | April 1 (Round 1) | April 17 (This Update) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aichi Prefecture | 19 | 22 | +3 |
| Osaka Prefecture | 11 | 21 | +10 |
| Hyogo Prefecture | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Toyama Prefecture | 8 | 8 | ±0 |
| Shiga Prefecture | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gifu Prefecture | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Ishikawa Prefecture | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Wakayama Prefecture | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Fukui Prefecture | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kyoto Prefecture | 0 | 2 | New |
| Nara Prefecture | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Patterns of Temporary Closure
The target dates are centered on April 18–30, with the schedule and time slot varying widely from store to store. Typical examples include the following.
- Short-duration type: “4/21: 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM” (3 hours, one day only)
- Multiple-day type: “4/18, 4/21, 4/23, 4/25, 4/28, 4/30: 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM” (2 hours each day)
- Overnight type: “4/24, 4/28: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM the following day” (10 hours)
- Combined type: “4/16 to 4/18, 4/22, 4/25, 4/26: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM the following day; 4/29: 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM”
Many stores also have closing times that differ from day to day, so customers are advised to check business hours before visiting.
Possible Concentrated Facility Maintenance in the Chubu and Kansai Region
Counting April 1, April 12, and this update, the Chubu and Kansai areas have seen three rounds of temporary closure schedule updates within a short period. This suggests ongoing area-wide facility inspections or renovations are underway.
Editor's Note
Reduced late-night hours at 85 stores, with Osaka Prefecture nearly doubling to 21 stores. Matsuya fans in the Chubu and Kansai regions should plan their visits accordingly.
