One of the most popular shopping places for people who want to enjoy shopping in Japan is an outlet mall.
The outlet model that is said to start in the 1970s – the 1980s in the U.S. penetrated Japan as well, and there are many outlet malls in Japan, including outlet malls managed by major real estate companies and outlet malls of major retail companies. “MITSUI OUTLET PARK” and “PREMIUM OUTLETS” are especially famous and popular big two outlet malls.
Outlet malls in Japan are mainly classified into three types, a metropolitan suburb type, a community-based type and a resort type that is located in a tourist spot. The metropolitan suburb type is very accessible from Tokyo, and the resort type makes you enjoy shopping in an open and relaxing atmosphere.
Each outlet mall has an extended site and many kinds of shops such as fashion, shoes, workout clothes, accessories, furniture, household appliances, miscellaneous goods, etc. You can buy everything that you need from domestic and international luxury brands to everyday items at a low price.
There are various restaurants such as restaurants specialized in local products in most of outlet malls. In addition to that, there are amusement facilities such as a movie theater, play facilities, glamping facilities, etc. in many outlet malls as well. Therefore you can enjoy shopping, food and amusement all day long.
This article contains information about outlet malls in the Kanto region (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma), so if you are interested in shopping at outlet malls, please check this article.
If you want to buy Japanese souvenirs at outlet malls, please check the article below as well↓
Outlet Malls List
| Name | Location (Prefecture) | Shops (about) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMI PREMIUM OUTLETS | Ibaraki | 160 | ★★ |
| OARAI SEASIDE STATION | Ibaraki | 40 | ★ |
| NASU GARDEN OUTLET | Tochigi | 140 | ★★ |
| SANO PREMIUM OUTLETS | Tochigi | 180 | ★★★ |
| AEON LakeTown OUTLET | Saitama | 110 | ★★ |
| FUKAYA-HANAZONO PREMIUM OUTLETS | Saitama | 140 | ★ |
| MITSUI OUTLET PARK IRUMA | Saitama | 180 | ★★★ |
| MITSUI OUTLET PARK KISARAZU | Chiba | 280 | ★★★ |
| MITSUI OUTLET PARK MAKUHARI | Chiba | 120 | ★★★ |
| SHISUI PREMIUM OUTLETS | Chiba | 220 | ★★ |
| Minami-machida Grandberry Park | Tokyo | 100 | ★ |
| MITSUI OUTLET PARK TAMA MINAMI OSAWA | Tokyo | 110 | ★ |
| MITSUI OUTLET PARK YOKOHAMA BAYSIDE | Kanagawa | 170 | ★★ |
AMI PREMIUM OUTLETS
AMI PREMIUM OUTLETS is a lush green outlet mall based on the image of the West Coast of the United States. There are about 160 shops, including fashion brands that are popular with women, international sports brands and a variety of miscellaneous goods shops. In addition, there are also a playground for children and various restaurants, so it is popular with families. It has standard shops and is relatively empty, so you can enjoy shopping without a crowd of people.
This outlet mall can be accessed by taking local buses from the nearest station, but it is also convenient to access by car as it is directly connected to an interchange.
This outlet mall is also famous for its gorgeous illuminations that can be seen in winter, so many people visit in winter.
In the surrounding area, there are various sightseeing spots such as Ushiku Daibutsu that is the world’s largest 120 meters Great Buddha, Kanefuku Mentai Park, where you can participate in a tour of a mentaiko(spicy cod roe) factory, hot springs, a flower park and an amusement park.
Location
Ibaraki Prefecture
Number of Shops
About 160 shops
Site Area
About 208,000 m²
Opening Hours
Shop: 10:00 – 20:00
Restaurant: 11:00 – 21:00
Food court: 10:00 – 20:00
Cafe: 9:30 – 21:00
*Opening hours vary depending on the season
*Closed on the 3rd Thursday of February
Address
4 Chome-1-1, Yoshiwara, Ami, Inashiki District, Ibaraki
Access
Joban Line – Arakawaoki Station: About 22 minutes by bus
*Access from Tokyo Station: About 2 – 2.5 hours by train
Official Website
OARAI SEASIDE STATION
OARAI SEASIDE STATION is an outlet mall in Ibaraki Prefecture. It is located near the sea, so you can enjoy shopping and dining while feeling the sea breeze. Based on the concept of a place where you can enjoy unique food and culture of Oarai as well as branded goods, various local souvenirs, vegetables and seafood are sold.
This outlet mall is relatively far from Tokyo and is a small outlet mall without a crowd of people, so it is a recommended spot for people who want to enjoy shopping at their own pace.
In the surrounding area, there are the Oarai Marine Tower, which is a symbolic tower of Oarai with a height of 60 meters, the OARAI SEA MUSEUM, which exhibits the trajectory of evolution of sea creatures, Oarai Isosaki Jinja, which is a coastal shrine, a science museum, an aquarium, etc. In addition, there is a beach nearby, and this outlet mall is crowded with beachgoers in summer.
Location
Ibaraki Prefecture
Number of Shops
About 40 shops
Site Area
About 46,000 m²
Opening Hours
10:00 – 19:00
*Some shops have different opening hours
Address
11-2 Minatochuo, Oarai, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki
Access
Oarai Kashima Line – Oarai Station: 15 minutes walk, about 5 minutes by Kaiyu-go bus
*Access from Tokyo Station: About 3 – 3.5 hours by train
Official Website
*Japanese language only
NASU GARDEN OUTLET
NASU GARDEN OUTLET is an outlet mall located near Nasu Kogen highland in Tochigi Prefecture, which is located north of Tokyo. Vast mountains spread behind this outlet mall, and green spaces are created in various places within the facility. In addition to internationally known fashion brands, sports, and outdoor, there are also many shops selling fresh vegetables produced by local producers and restaurants.
This outlet mall is accessible by train, but it’s far from Tokyo, so using the Shinkansen is faster and convenient to get to this outlet mall.
Various limited time events such as meat festivals, sweets festivals, beer gardens, Valentine’s Day events, etc. are held.
In addition, the Nasu area, where the outlet mall is located, has many tourist spots such as hot springs, amusement parks, ski resorts, art galleries, museums, aquariums, clearwater streams, cherry blossoms spots, flowers spots, etc. So you can enjoy activities other than shopping.
Location
Tochigi Prefecture
Number of Shops
About 140 shops
Site Area
About 193,000 m²
Opening Hours
10:00 – 19:00
*Opening hours vary depending on the season and day of the week
*Some restaurants and cafes have different opening hours
*Closed on one weekday in February every year
Address
184-7 Shionosaki, Nasushiobara, Tochigi
Access
Utsunomiya Line – Nasushiobara Station: About 8 minutes by free shuttle bus
Tohoku Shinkansen – Nasushiobara Station: About 8 minutes by free shuttle bus
*Access from Tokyo Station: About 1 – 1.5 hours by Shinkansen, about 3 – 3.5 hours by train
Official Website
*There is an English map
SANO PREMIUM OUTLETS
With the Mikamo Mountain in the background, this outlet mall was built in lush green environment with the image of a city on the east coast of the U.S. There are about 180 shops of luxury brands, famous international brands and famous domestic brands. Besides fashion, there are various types of shops such as sports, interior, and miscellaneous goods. It is very popular and crowded on weekends and holidays, but it is relatively not so crowded on weekdays.
To go to this outlet mall from Tokyo, you can use express buses departing from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station, trains or the Shinkansen. There are also direct express buses from Haneda Airport and Narita Airport.
The surrounding area includes EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edomura that is a culture park that expresses Japanese history, tradition and culture, Ashikaga Flower Park, where you can enjoy seasonal flowers, Sano Tourist Farm Agritown, where you can enjoy strawberry picking, etc.
Location
Tochigi Prefecture
Number of Shops
About 180 shops
Site Area
About 175,000 m²
Opening Hours
Shop: 10:00 – 20:00
Restaurant: 11:00 – 21:00
Food court: 10:00 – 20:00
*Opening hours vary depending on the season and day of the week
*Some shops and restaurants have different opening hours
*Closed on the 3rd Thursday of February
Address
2058 Koenacho, Sano, Tochigi
Access
Ryomo Line – Sano Station: Get on Sano Manyo Roman Bus or Sa-notte Bus and get off at SANO PREMIUM OUTLETS (about 20 minutes)
Tobusano Line – Sano Station: Get on Sano Manyo Roman Bus or Sa-notte Bus and get off at SANO PREMIUM OUTLETS (about 20 minutes)
(Each line) – Tokyo Station: About 1 hour 40 minutes by express bus
(Each line) – Shinjuku Station: About 1 hour 40 minutes by express bus
*Access from Tokyo Station: About 1 hour 40 minutes by express bus, about 2 – 2.5 hours by Shinkansen and train, about 2.5 – 3 hours by train
Official Website
AEON LakeTown OUTLET
AEON LakeTown OUTLET is located in AEON LakeTown, which is one of Japan’s largest commercial facilities in Saitama Prefecture, and is an outlet mall with the concept of “comfortable for people and nature”. In addition to international casual brands, domestic casual brands and miscellaneous goods, there are overseas luxury brands and young women brands. This outlet mall consists of three blocks with different themes. 1st Ave. is based on the concept of “Green”, and expresses the “Harmony” of Japanese traditional beauty such as bamboo. 2nd Ave. is based on the concept of “Harvest”, and expresses the “Fruit” with shining gold. 3rd Ave. is based on the concept of “Flower”, and expresses the “Colors” of seasonal flowers.
Accessing this outlet mall is easy as it is a 7 minutes walk from Koshigaya Lake Town Station, which is the nearest station, to this outlet mall.
In addition to the Outlet mall, AEON LakeTown has shopping malls, AEON LakeTown kaze and AEON LakeTown mori. Each mall has a large number of shops, so you can enjoy shopping all day long in the vast facility.
Location
Saitama Prefecture
Number of Shops
About 110 shops
*AEON LakeTown kaze: about 220 shops
*AEON LakeTown mori: about 300 shops
Site Area
About 76,000 m²
*340,000 m² including AEON LakeTown kaze and AEON LakeTown mori
Opening Hours
Shop: 10:00 – 20:00
Restaurant: 10:00 – 20:00
*Opening hours vary depending on the season and day of the week
*Some shops and restaurants have different opening hours
*AEON LakeTown kaze and AEON LakeTown mori have different opening hours
Address
4 Chome-1-1, Lake Town, Koshigaya, Saitama
Access
Musashino Line – Koshigaya Lake Town Station: 7 minutes walk
*Access from Tokyo Station: About 1 – 1.5 hours by train
Official Website
*AEON LakeTown kaze
*AEON LakeTown mori
FUKAYA-HANAZONO PREMIUM OUTLETS
This outlet mall is a new outlet mall that opened in Saitama Prefecture on October 20th, 2022 with the concept of coexistence of people, pets and nature, and coexistence with the community. There are about 140 shops, including shops that opened for the first time in Japan, and in addition to fashion, sports and outdoor, there are also many shops of hobbies and household goods such as musical instruments and golf. There are “Forest Field” that expresses the natural scenery full of greenery of Saitama Prefecture and “Brick Field” that expresses the historic townscape.
This outlet mall is particular about enjoying art, and there are various artworks, wall art and projection mapping in this outlet mall.
About one-third of the shops are restaurants and food shops, so you can also enjoy food made with local ingredients.
From the nearest station, which is Fukaya Hanazono station, you can reach this outlet mall in 3 minutes on foot, so you can access this outlet mall by train. There are also express buses from Tokyo Station and Shinjuku Station.
There are tourist spots such as hot springs, forest parks and shrines in the surrounding area.
Location
Saitama Prefecture
Number of Shops
About 140 shops
Site Area
About 177,000 m²
Opening Hours
Shop: 10:00 – 20:00
Restaurant: 11:00 – 21:00
Cafe: 9:30 – 20:00
*Opening hours vary depending on the season and day of the week
*Closed on the 3rd Thursday of February
Address
169 Kuroda, Fukaya, Saitama
Access
Chichibu Line – Fukaya Hanazono Station: 3 minutes walk
(Each line) – Shinjuku Station: About 1 hour 40 minutes by express bus
(Each line) – Tokyo Station: About 2 hours 20 minutes by express bus
*Access from Tokyo Station: About 1.5 – 2 hours by Shinkansen and train, about 2 – 2.5 hours by train, about 2 hours 20 minutes by express bus
Official Website
MITSUI OUTLET PARK IRUMA
An outlet mall that provides healing and relaxation created with the theme of “Rhythm of Forest”. You can enjoy shopping in a comfortable atmosphere that harmonizes with the lush green surroundings. There are various shops such as international popular fashion, domestic popular fashion, kids’ fashion, sports, outdoor, accessories, miscellaneous goods, etc. Among them, there are many shops that were opened for the first time in Japan and shops that were opened for the first time in the Kanto region. There is a vast green space of about 20,000 m², including a park with trees that were originally in the area, and you can spend a relaxing day besides shopping.
This outlet mall is located in Iruma, Saitama Prefecture. To go to this outlet mall, get on a train from Ikebukuro Station or Shinjuku Station to Irumashi Station, which is the nearest station, and then get on a bus to this outlet mall for 15 minutes.
In this outlet mall, there are food fairs, food sales by kitchen cars and live events, so you can enjoy food and culture unique to the region.
In the surrounding area, there are metsä village, where you can enjoy shopping for Scandinavian brand goods, a large-scale complex facility TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN that includes shops, restaurants, a museum, a shrine, etc., and Chinese steamed bun Museum, where you can join a guided tour of the Chinese steamed bun factory.
Location
Saitama Prefecture
Number of Shops
About 180 shops
Site Area
About 86,000 m²
Opening Hours
Shop: 10:00 – 20:00
Restaurant: 11:00 – 22:00
Food court: 10:30 – 21:00
*Some shops and restaurants have different opening hours
*Closed days are not fixed
Address
3169-1 Miyadera, Iruma, Saitama
Access
Ikebukuro Line – Irumashi Station: Get on Seibu Bus bound for Mitsui Outlet Park and get off at Mitsui Outlet Park-mae (about 15 minutes)
*Access from Tokyo Station: About 1.5 – 2 hours by train
Official Website
MITSUI OUTLET PARK KISARAZU
MITSUI OUTLET PARK KISARAZU is an outlet mall located near the center of Tokyo. There are various shops from international brands to local brands, including many stops that were opened in Japan for the first time and shops that were opened in the Kanto region for the first time, and this outlet mall is one of the largest outlet malls in Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Chiba. This outlet mall is divided into three zones, the “Urban Zone”, the “Green Zone”, and the “Ocean Zone”, where you can enjoy shopping in a resort-like atmosphere. The large food court inside this outlet mall has a variety of cuisines, including popular local restaurants.
This outlet mall can be accessed by train. In addition to access by train, direct express buses depart from major stations in Tokyo, as well as Yokohama and Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture, making it easy to access this outlet mall from the metropolitan area.
This outlet mall aims to play a role as a tourist spot and contribute to development of the region by promoting food and culture unique to the region, and holds various fairs and events.
There is an amusement park, a large furniture store, a large home center, glamping facilities, etc. in the surrounding area, and Tokyo Bay is also nearby.
Location
Chiba Prefecture
Number of Shops
About 280 shops
Site Area
About 215,000 m²
Opening Hours
Shop: 10:00 – 20:00
Restaurant: 11:00 – 21:00
Food court: 10:30 – 21:00
Cafe: 9:30 – 21:00
*Opening hours vary depending on the season and day of the week
Address
3 Chome-1-1, Kanedahigashi, Kisarazu, Chiba
Access
Uchibo Line – Sodegaura Station: About 10 minutes by bus
(Each line) – Yokohama Station: About 45 minutes by express bus
(Each line) – Kawasaki Station: About 45 minutes by express bus
(Each line) – Tokyo Station: About 45 minutes by express bus
(Each line) – Shinagawa Station: About 50 minutes by express bus
(Each line) – Shinjuku Station: About 60 minutes by express bus
*Access from Tokyo Station: About 45 minutes by express bus, about 1 – 1.5 hours by train
Official Website
MITSUI OUTLET PARK MAKUHARI
Based on the concept of an oasis in the city “Urban Flower Garden”, this outlet mall is designed to create a space that makes you relaxed while feeling the sky and the wind. There are not only high-end brands, but also casual shops such as outdoor shops and sports shops, so men can also enjoy shopping. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants as well.
You can reach Kaihinmakuhari Station, which is the nearest station, in a short time from Tokyo, and you can get to this outlet mall in 1 minute from the nearest station. You can also go directly by airport bus departing from Haneda Airport or Narita Airport.
There is an outdoor stage for various artists such as musicians and performers, and you can enjoy their performances in an open atmosphere.
In the surrounding area, there are vast Prefectural Makuhari Seaside Park, Makuhari Messe, where various events are held throughout the year, ZOZO Marine Stadium, where baseball games and various events are held, restaurants, movie theaters, hotels, etc.
Location
Chiba Prefecture
Number of Shops
About 120 shops
Site Area
About 22,000 m²
Opening Hours
10:00 – 20:00
*Opening hours vary depending on the season and day of the week
*Some shops have different opening hours
*Closed days are not fixed
Address
2 Chome-6-1, Hibino, Mihama Ward, Chiba, Chiba
Access
Keiyo Line – Kaihinmakuhari Station: 1 minute walk
*Access from Tokyo Station: About 30 – 45 minutes by train
Official Website
SHISUI PREMIUM OUTLETS
SHISUI PREMIUM OUTLETS is an outlet mall that celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023, with about 220 shops including famous international brands and famous domestic brands. It was built with the image of an American townscape, and you can enjoy shopping in a resort-like atmosphere. There are not only casual brands and high-end brands, but also shops for children, so you can enjoy shopping with your family. The vast food court has many limited menus that make use of ingredients of the Shisui area, so you can enjoy meals as well.
This outlet mall is close to Tokyo and can be accessed by train. In addition, it is close to Narita Airport and can be accessed in about 15 minutes by express bus from Narita Airport.
In the surrounding area, there are NARITA DREAM FARM which has history of more than 100 years, where you can experience milking, making butter and interacting with animals, Shisui hot spring, where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery, an art gallery, a museum, etc.
Location
Chiba Prefecture
Number of Shops
About 220 shops
Site Area
About 197,000 m²
Opening Hours
Shop: 10:00 – 20:00
Restaurant: 11:00 – 21:00
Food court: 10:00 – 20:00
Cafe: 9:30 – 20:00
*Opening hours vary depending on the season
*Some shops, restaurants and cafes have different opening hours
*Closed on the 3rd Thursday of February
Address
2 Chome-4-1, Iizumi, Imba District, Chiba
Access
Narita Line – Shisui Station: About 15 minutes by bus
Keisei Line – Keisei Shisui Station: About 20 minutes by bus
Narita Airport: About 15 minutes by express bus
(Each line) – Tokyo Station: About 50 minutes by express bus
*Access from Tokyo Station: About 50 minutes by express bus, about 1.5 – 2 hours by train
Official Website
Minami-machida Grandberry Park
This outlet mall is located in Minami-machida Grandberry Park, which is a complex facility of a huge commercial facility, a station, a park, a museum, etc. There are a wide variety of shops, including popular fashion brands, underwear, hats, shoes/sneakers, interior and bedding.
In addition to this outlet mall, there are various facilities such as restaurants, cafes, a shopping mall, a movie theater, Snoopy Museum Tokyo, an amusement arcade and a park in Minami-machida Grandberry Park, so you can enjoy all day long.
You can reach Minami-machida Grandberry Park Station, which is the nearest station, in a short time from central Tokyo by train, and this outlet mall is very close to the Minami-machida Grandberry Park Station. There aren’t many shops, but this outlet mall is recommended for people who don’t have much time and want to enjoy shopping in a place close to Tokyo.
Location
Tokyo Prefecture
Number of Shops
About 100 shops
Site Area
About 83,000 m²
Opening Hours
Shop: 10:00 – 20:00
Restaurant: 11:00 – 22:00
Cafe: 11:00 – 22:00
*Closed on January 1st and other 2 days every year
Address
3 Chome-４-1, Tsuruma, Machida, Tokyo
Access
Den’entoshi Line – Minami-machida Grandberry Park Station: 1 minute walk
*Access from Tokyo Station: About 1 – 1.5 hours by train
Official Website
MITSUI OUTLET PARK TAMA MINAMI OSAWA
MITSUI OUTLET PARK TAMA MINAMI OSAWA is a medium-sized outlet mall located in Hachioji, Tokyo. There are about 110 shops in the brick-style outlet mall, which was built based on the townscape image of Provence in the south of France. There are “Factory Outlet Zone” that consists of shops of fashion, sports, outdoor, cosmetics, household goods, etc. and “Markets & Restaurants Zone” that consists of restaurants, supermarkets, pet shops, gardening shops, etc.
Live performances and events are held on the festival stage on weekends, and it is crowded with many people.
This outlet mall is popular because it can be reached in 2 minutes on foot from Minami Osawa Station and can be accessed in a short time from central Tokyo.
In the surrounding area, there are YOMIURI LAND, which is a vast amusement park full of greenery, Sanrio Puroland, which is a theme park where you can interact with popular Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty, a zoo, hot springs, etc.
Location
Tokyo Prefecture
Number of Shops
About 110 shops
Site Area
About 55,000 m²
Opening Hours
10:00 – 20:00
*Some shops have different opening hours
*Closed days are not fixed
Address
1 Chome-600 Minamiosawa, Hachioji, Tokyo
Access
Sagamihara Line – Minami Osawa Station: 2 minutes walk
*Access from Tokyo Station: About 1 – 1.5 hours by train
Official Website
MITSUI OUTLET PARK YOKOHAMA BAYSIDE
MITSUI OUTLET PARK YOKOHAMA BAYSIDE was built based on the image of Nantucket, which is a port town on the east coast of the United States, and incorporates the regional colors of Yokohama and its surrounding areas such as Shonan, Hayama, Zushi and Kamakura. The concept of this outlet mall is “NEW MARINA LIFE”, and you can enjoy shopping, dining, outdoor experience events, etc. in an American atmosphere and refreshing sea breeze while looking at one of the largest marinas in Asia.
In addition to the first outlet shops in Japan and the first outlet shops in the Kanto region, there are many shops such as popular overseas brands, specialty boutiques, brands that propose high-quality lifestyles and local famous shops.
This outlet mall is particular about restaurants, and there are many “only this outlet mall” restaurants such as restaurants that were opened for the first time in commercial facilities and popular local restaurants in Yokohama, Shonan, Kamakura, etc. mainly in the area facing the sea.
In the surrounding area, there are YOKOHAMA HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE, where you can enjoy Japan’s largest aquarium and a variety of attractions, BRANCH Yokohama Nanbu Market, which is a commercial facility with many shops and Marine Park, which is popular with beachgoers in summer.
Location
Kanagawa Prefecture
Number of Shops
About 170 shops
Site Area
About 32,000 m²
Opening Hours
Shop: 10:00 – 20:00
Restaurant: 11:00 – 21:00
Food court: 10:30 – 21:00
*Some shops and restaurants have different opening hours
*Closed days are not fixed
Address
5-2 Shiraho, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Access
Seaside Line – Torihama Station: 5 minutes walk
*Access from Tokyo Station: About 1.5 hours by train
Official Website
