Outlet Malls You Should Visit In Japan!

Japan is paradise for a shopaholic. No matter what type of shoppers you are;  fashion lovers, craft, gadget, souvenirs, or anything that your heart desires, Japan has it all! And what's better for a shopaholic than a bunch of outlet malls? You can find hundreds of stores located in one district and get the best deal for your shopping spree.

We have compiled outlet malls all over Japan and specially picked 9 of them that are Muslim friendly to satisfy your shopping addictions without the need to worry. Beware and control yourself or else you might go home, broke 🙂

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1. Gotemba Premium Outlet, Shizuoka

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Gotemba Premium Outlet is among the most popular shopping destination in Japan. It is located in Gotemba city with exclusive view of Mount Fuji.  A free shuttle bus is provided from JR Gotemba station to the mall every 20 minutes.

Address1312, Fukasawa, Gotemba, Shizuoka
Operating hoursMar - Nov : 10.00 am - 7.00 pm Dec - Feb : 10.00 am - 7.00 pm
Praying RoomAvailable
Websitehttp://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/en/gotemba/

2. Shisui Premium Outlet, Chiba

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This is the nearest outlet to Narita airport. If you are truly crazy of shopping, you can directly go to Shisui Premium Outlet once you touch down in Tokyo. You can buy a direct bus ticket at Keise Bus counter inside Narita airport. It will only take you 20 minutes to travel from Narita Airport which is just perfect if you have ample of time waiting for your flight. More than hundred of international and Japanese brand stores are available.

Address2-4-1, Iizumi Shisui-machi, Inba-gun, Chiba 285-0912
Operating hours10.00 am - 8.00 pm
Halal restaurant Hannari (Inside outlet area)
Praying RoomAvailable
Websitehttp://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/en/shisui/

3. Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, Nagano

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Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is located in one of Japan's finest resort area. It has a breeze and beautiful view of nature that will make your shopping experience more joyful. It has a total of 240 outlet shops representing wide range of world's leading brands. This shopping plaza is a part of Prince Garden Resort Karuizawa that has hotel, golf, ski and other facilities.

AddressKaruizawa, 軽井沢町 Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture
Operating hours10.00 am - 7.00 pm
Praying RoomAvailable
Websitehttp://www.karuizawa-psp.jp/en

4. Osaka Tsurumi Mitsui Outlet Park, Osaka

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It takes only 15 minutes walk from Tsurumi station and there is a free shuttle bus from Moriguchi station and Moriguchi Royal Pines Hotel. They often conduct live performance and events during weekends.

Address2-7-70 Matta Omiya, Tsurumi-ku, Osaka
Operating hoursWeekdays : 11.00 am - 8.00 pm Weekend and holidays : 10.00 am - 8.00 pm
Halal restaurant Ramen Honolu (15 minutes by car)
Websitehttp://www.31op.com/osaka/english/

5. Rinku Premium Outlet, Osaka

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Rinku Premium Outlet is a huge shopping outlets with more than 200 shops. It is situated across the shore of Kansai airport and only 20 minutes away from it. If you are a tourist, bring along your passport as there are many tax-free shops if you spend more than ¥5,000.

Address3-28, Rinku Ourai Minami, Izumisano, Osaka
Operating hours10.00 am - 8.00 pm
Praying RoomsAvailable
Websitehttp://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/en/rinku/

6. Marine Pia Kobe Mitsui Outlet Park, Kobe

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The outlet is just beside the coastline, so it is quite breezy and cozy to walk around or sit down to enjoy the blue sea after you finish shopping. You can also see the beautiful Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and illumination after sunset. There is a free shuttle bus from JR Kobe line to this outlet.

Address12-2, Kaigan-dori, Tarumi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
Operating hours10.00 am - 8.00 pm
Halal restaurants Gaylord Restaurant (Inside outlet area)
Websitehttp://www.31op.com/kobe/english/

7. Sapporo Kitahiroshima Mitsui Outlet Park, Hokkaido

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This branch of Mitsui outlet is only 30 minutes rom New Chitose Airport or 50 minutes from JR Sapporo station by shuttle bus. It is also close to Hokkaido Local Farm Village that you can visit after shopping in this outlet.

Address3-7-6 Omagari-saiwai, Kita-hiroshima, Hokkaido
Operating hours10.00 am - 8.00 pm
Halal restaurantHoryu Ramen (30 minutes by car)
Praying RoomsAvailable
Websitehttp://www.31op.com/sapporo/english/

8. Wing Bay Otaru, Hokkaido

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This outlet mall is located just beside the Grand Park hotel. If you happen to stay in the hotel, you can conveniently walk as both are directly connected. It occupies three levels with five different avenues of specific group of shops that will make your shopping experience more convenient.

Address11, Chikko, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido
Operating hours10.00 am - 9.00 pm
Halal restaurants Otaru Kourakuen (10 minutes by car)
Websitehttp://www.wingbay-otaru.co.jp/

9. Chitose Outlet Mall Rera, Hokkaido

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It is only 2 Km away from New Chitose Aiport, thus it is a perfect choice if you want to do last-minute shopping before boarding your flight. There is also a free shuttle from airport  so you have no choice but to go to this outlet mall. If you are not from the airport, it is only 5 minutes walk from JR Minami Chitose station. It is not as big as other outlet malls but still worth a visit if you are nearby the area.

Address1-2-1 Kashiwadaiminami, Chitose, Hokkaido
Operating hours10.00 am - 7.00 pm
Praying RoomAvailable
Websitehttp://www.outlet-rera.com/english/

Apart from the nine above, there are still many outlet malls across Japan you can visit during your holiday.  Do check them out below and visit those which are close to your holiday destination.

Outlet MallNumber of Outlet ShopsPerfectureWebsite
Sendai Port Mitsui Outlet  Park120MiyagiMitsui Sendai
Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlet80MiyagiPremium Sendai-Izumi
Hillside Shops & Outlet50MiyagiHillside
Ami Premium Outlet150IbarakiPremium Ami
Resort Outlet Oarai60IbarakiOarai Outlet
Sano Premium Outlet170TochigiPremium Sano
Nasu Garden Outlet120TochigiNasu Garden
Iruma Mitsui Outlet Park210SaitamaMitsui Iruma
Lake Town Outlet140SaitamaLake Town
Makuhari Mitsui Outlet  Park 140ChibaMitsui Makuhari
Kisarazu Mitsui Outlet Park140ChibaMItsui Kisarazu
Tama Minami Osawa Mitsui Outlet Park110TokyoMitsui Tama Minami
Grandberry Mall60TokyoGrandberry Mall
Venus Fort Odaiba40TokyoVenus Fort
Yokohama Bayside Mitsui Outlet Park80KanagawaMitsui Yokohama 
Yatsugatake Resort Outlet70YamanashiYatsugatake
Toki Premium Outlet180GifuPremium Toki
Laguna Festival Market80AichiLaguna
Jazz Dream Nagashima Mitsui Outlet Park240MieMitsui Nagashima
Shiga Ryuo Mitsui Outlet Park240ShigaMitsui Shiga Ryuo
Kishiwada CanCan Bayside Mall100OsakaKishiwada Cancan
ATC Town Outlet Mare60OsakaATC Town
Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlet210HyogoPremium Kobe-Sanda
Kurashiki Mitsui Outlet Park120OkayamaMistui Kurashiki
Hiroshima Marina Hop60HiroshimaMarina Hop
 Cools Mall 30EhimeCools Mall
 Marinoa City Fukuoka 150FukuokaMarinoa City
Tosu Premium Outlet150SagaPremium Tosu
Ashibinaa Okinawa Outlet Mall60OkinawaAhibina Okinawa

So have you decided which outlet mall to pick for your shopping hunt? Put them on your itinerary so you won't be shopping in a rush. Don't forget to bookmark halal restaurants and prayer space nearby the outlet malls you want to visit in Halal Navi.