Matsuya to Partially Suspend Late-Night Hours in April at 65 Stores Across Chubu and Kansai, Mainly Shortening Hours at 24-Hour Locations
Matsuya’s store data confirmed on April 1 that operating hours had changed at 65 stores centered on the Chubu and Kansai regions. In every case, this involves suspending operations on specific dates and time slots rather than a full temporary closure of the store itself (such as for renovation); it is a shortening of hours centered on late-night periods.
Target Prefectures and Number of Stores
| Prefecture | Number of Stores |
|---|---|
| Aichi Prefecture | 19 stores |
| Osaka Prefecture | 11 stores |
| Toyama Prefecture | 8 stores |
| Hyogo Prefecture | 8 stores |
| Gifu Prefecture | 6 stores |
| Shiga Prefecture | 4 stores |
| Wakayama Prefecture | 3 stores |
| Ishikawa Prefecture | 3 stores |
| Fukui Prefecture | 2 stores |
| Nara Prefecture | 1 store |
| Total | 65 stores |
The affected stores span 10 prefectures across the Chubu region (Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Gifu, and Aichi) and the Kansai region (Shiga, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, and Wakayama), with Aichi Prefecture accounting for the most. Stores in the Kanto, Tohoku, Kyushu, and other regions are not included.
Patterns of Suspended Operations
Of the 65 stores, 44 normally operate 24 hours a day. The suspensions mainly cover a few hours from late night into early morning, with the specific dates and times varying by store.
The following typical patterns can be observed.
- Short-duration type: From 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM (approximately 2 hours, on multiple days)
- Overnight type: From 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM the next day (approximately 10 hours, on multiple days)
- Mixed type: Suspension times differ by day (some stores have suspensions specified for 8 or more days)
For example, Matsuya Osone-Kita Store in Aichi Prefecture has suspensions scheduled for nearly every day in the first half of April: “10:00 PM to 8:00 AM the next day on April 1, April 2, April 4–9, and April 11–16.”
Simultaneous Changes Across the Chubu and Kansai Areas
This marks a large-scale move in which 65 stores are changing their operating hours at the same time. The suspensions are centered on late-night hours, and in most cases daytime operations are unaffected. Anyone planning to visit during late-night hours should check operating hours before heading to the store.
Editor's Note
A simultaneous change in operating hours at 65 stores — possibly coordinated maintenance during late-night hours across Chubu and Kansai. Daytime operations remain normal, so the impact should be limited.