A so-called outlet is an innovative type of distribution company that first appeared in the United States in the 1980s.
It consists of a number of outlet stores that primarily offer luxury brand items and products from so-called manufacturers at competitive costs.
This time, we’ll highlight the well-known shopping centers and factory outlets in Japan.
Mall and Factory Outlets in Japan to Visit
Gotemba Premium Outlets
Location: 1312 Komenohara, Fukasawa, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Opening date: July 13, 2000
Site area: 403,100 m²
Commercial facility area: 44,600 m²
Number of stores: 205 Store
Hours: 10:00-20:00 (depending on the season)
Parking: 5,000 stand
One of the biggest outlet shopping centers in Japan is Gotemba Premium Outlets, which is situated in Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This is the first Premium Outlet shop run by Mitsubishi Estate Simon to open in Japan.
It is located on the former site of the amusement park known as Odakyu Gotemba FaIt is distinguished by its great capacity to draw clients, whether they are local or foreign tourists. In particular, Gotemba is near to Hakone and the Fuji Five Lakes Mily Land, which was formerly managed by Odakyu Electric Railway.
Facility sales for the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2018 were 91.0 billion yen (up 6.6% year over year), or over 1.7 times the amount of Kobe Sanda PO, the company’s second-largest PO handled in Japan. This puts facility sales far ahead of second place and in the lead. continue.
It is characterized by the fact that it has a high ability to attract customers, regardless of whether it is a domestic or overseas visitor. In particular, Gotemba is close to Hakone and the Fuji Five Lakes.
Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets
Location: 7-3 Kamitsudai, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Opening date: July 6, 2007
Site area: 242,000 m²
Commercial facility area: 42,200 m²
Number of stores: 220 Store
Hours: 10:00-20:00
Parking: Approximately: 4,000 vehicles
Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets is a Mitsubishi Estate Simon outlet center situated in Kita Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture’s Kobe Research Park Kamitsudai. According to the company’s official website, Pasadena served as the facility’s inspiration before it debuted on July 6, 2007.
In terms of shop area, the third phase of development has raised the number of stores to 220, making it the second-biggest outlet mall in Japan (the largest in western Japan). You can view the water when staying at the outlet because it is close to the shore, which is another perk.
Additionally, “Mitsui Outlet Park Marine Pia Kobe” is unusual in that you may take a break on the beach while taking a break since you can access the sea right away.
Mitsui Outlet Park Jazz Dream Nagashima
Location: 368 Urayasu, Nagashima-cho, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture
Opening date: March 28, 2002
Site area : Approx. 54,900 m²
Total floor area: Approx. 70,000 m²
Restaurant: 11:00-21:30 (Cafe, etc. varies depending on the store)
Food court: 11:00-21:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:30-)
Parking number Approximately 13,700 (“Nagashima Spa Land” shared)
In Urayasu, Nagashima-cho, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, there is an outlet mall connected to Mitsui Outlet Park called Jazz Dream Nagashima. Yuami no Shima, Hotel Hanamizuki, and Nagashima Spa Land make up Nagashima Resort.
When it expanded in July 2006, it had 145 shops and was the second-largest retailer in the Tokai area. In September 2007, it had 190 outlets, which was briefly the most in all of Japan.
It increased from 196 outlets to 240 stores in September 2011 and then again in September 2017. With 302 locations, the most stores in Japan, it has grown to be the biggest outlet store at this time.
Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu
Location: 3-1-1 Kanedahigashi, Kisarazu City
Opening date: April 13, 2012
Site area: 215,000 m²
Commercial facility area: 45,800 m²
Number of stores: 308
Business hours: 10:00 – 20:00
Restaurants: 11:00 – 22:00
Food court: 10 :30 – 21:00
Parking number: 6,000
The largest outlet mall in Japan, Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu, is situated in Kanedahigashi, Kisarazu City, in Chiba Prefecture. Both the Kisarazu Kaneda Bus Terminal and the Kisarazu Kaneda Interchange of the Tokyo Wan Aqua Line are close by.
Highway buses also travel from the Tokyo metropolitan region, and as it is less than 30 minutes from Haneda Airport, it is well-liked by visitors to Boso. Regular buses run between Sodegaura Station and Kisarazu Station West Exit.
With international visitors in mind, it is sometimes referred to as a “resort outlet” where both individuals and families are welcome to stop by.
Sano Premium Outlets
Location: 2058 Koshina-cho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture
Opening date: March 2003
Site area: Approx. 174,500 m²
Sano Premium Outlets, an outlet center that first opened its doors in March 2003, is situated in Koena-cho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture. The Mitsubishi Estate Group’s Mitsubishi Estate Simon manages its operations.
It is situated along a major international travel route that runs from Haneda Airport through Tokyo, Nikko, Nasu Onsen, and Fukushima Airport. It is reported to be quite effective in luring clients from beyond the service region.
Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku Oyabe
Location : 972-1 Nishinakano, Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture
Opening date: July 16, 2015
Site area: Approx. 130,000 m²
Total floor area: Approx. 45,000 m²
Commercial facility area: Approx . 21:00
Parking number: About 2,800
Nearest Station: Isurugi Station
Nearest IC: Fukuoka IC
A shopping center called Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku Oyabe is situated in Nishinakano, Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture. It is the first outlet mall in the Hokuriku area and the thirteenth Mitsui Outlet Park.
There is a Muslim prayer room in addition to the tourist information center “Toyama Tabi Navi @ Oyabe” that is jointly run by Oyabe City, neighboring municipalities, and Toyama Prefecture.
Even young children may enjoy it because it is surrounded by a children’s park and the “NANAIRO WHEEL,” a 50-meter-high Ferris wheel. increase.
Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo
Location : 1178-694 Yakushi, Ryuo-cho, Gamo-gun, Shiga
Opening date: July 8, 2010
Site area: 180,000 m²
Total floor area : 92,000 m² 11:00-21:00
Parking number about 7,000
A Mitsui Outlet Park affiliate, Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo is a shopping center featuring outlets in Ryuo-cho, Gamo-gun, Shiga Prefecture.
With 237 stores and a total floor space of 92,000m2, the second phase, which was added on July 11, 2013, along with the refurbishment of the previous phase, have made it one of the biggest outlet malls in Japan.
The second phase’s architectural design adds an all-weather parking lot to the first and second floors and creates an open area on the third level dubbed “FLOWERS.”
Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma
Location: 3169-1 Miyadera, Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture
Opening date: April 10, 2008
Site area: 86,000 m²
Commercial facility area: 32,000 m²
Number of stores: 204
Outlets: 181 outlets, 6 restaurants, 11 food courts, 6 other stores
Opening hours: 10:00 – 20 :00
Cafe: 10:00 – 21:00
Restaurant: 11:00 – 22:00
Food court: 10:30 – 21:00
Parking capacity: 3,000
Iruma City, in the Saitama Prefecture, is home to the outlet center known as Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma.
There are 204 stores in all, including 181 well-known local and international brands, 6 restaurants, 11 food courts, and 6 more shops like Family Mart.
It is next to the Costco Wholesale Iruma Warehouse Shop, which debuted on April 4, 2008, and will be the first store in Saitama Prefecture.
Rinku Premium Outlets
Location: 3-28 Rinku Oraiminami, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture
Opening date: November 23, 2000
Site area after 4th phase expansion: Approx. 39,400 m²
Number of stores: 79 stores
After 4th phase expansion: 208 stores
Business hours: 10:00-20:00 (21:00 only in August)
Parking: Approx. 2,900 cars
Izumisano City, in the Osaka Prefecture, is home to the outlet mall known as Rinku Premium Outlets. About 5 million people visit the outside each year, and it was designed to resemble Charleston, a harbor city in the south of the United States.
It is stated that among the facilities run by Mitsubishi Estate and Simon, it has the biggest number of foreign tourists. It is situated in a corner of Rinku Town on the opposite side of Kansai International Airport.
As a result, a shuttle bus departs from Kansai Airport, and excursions are also offered there for those on transit. A Muslim prayer room is being installed as part of our enhanced responsiveness to Muslim overseas consumers in October 2013.
Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima
Location: 3-7-6 Omagarisaiwaicho, Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido
Opening date: April 22, 2010
Site area: 52,000 m²
Total floor area: 64,000 m²
Commercial facility area: 30,000 m²
Number of stores: 174
Opening hours: 10:00 – 20:00 (shops)
11:00 – 21:00 (Restaurant)
10:30 – 21:00 (Food Court)
Parking spaces: Approx. 2,600
Nearest IC: Kitahiroshima IC
In Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido, there is an outlet mall called MITSUI OUTLET PARK SAPPORO KITAHIROSHIMA. This Mitsui Outlet Park is the first to use an enclosed mall (indoor mall) that takes the temperature of Hokkaido into consideration.
Since it is easily accessible from highways and major roads and is situated between the Sapporo city center and the New Chitose Airport, it draws a lot of international visitors from Asia as well as from Japan.
Popular Mall and Factory Outlets in Japan
What do you think of the top 10 most well-known outlets that we have so far introduced? Outlets include a range of amenities, including a theme park, an airport, and a place for kids to play. Why don’t you visit as a theme park rather than just doing your shopping?