Outlet malls in Tokyo

Outlet malls in Tokyo offer a very different shopping experience than the city’s fast-paced, crowded shopping in the malls and department stores. The outlets tend to be spacious and often outdoors, making the shopping experience vastly different. Outlet malls in and around Tokyo are a great place for tourists and locals to stock up on high-end products at significantly lower prices. Not only do the outlet malls in Tokyo offer brand-name merchandise, but shoppers are also rewarded with major promotions, sales, and tax-free shopping. Here are some of the best outlet malls in Tokyo to check out, get ready to shop til you drop.

Venus Fort “Venus Outlet”

This Tokyo outlet mall feels reminiscent of Italy – or Las Vegas as the entire interior of the mall is modeled after the fountains of Rome. The building is three floors and each level is its own unique shopping experience offering brand name stores on one, trendy shops on another and outlets on the third. All shopping is tax-free making it even more appealing for tourists. Venus Fort Outlet Mall is also great for families with kids as there are stores designated just for children along with a play area, rest area and diaper and nursing areas for new mothers.

1-3-15 Oumi, Koto 135-0064, Tokyo Prefecture
Sun-Sat 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Shisui Premium Outlet

Shopping at the Shisui Premium Outlet is particularly good if you have a layover in Tokyo or some time to kill before a flight given its close proximity to Narita International Airport. Here you can find the popular shops in Tokyo’s main shopping districts like Ginza and Shibuya, but at much more reasonable and discounted prices. The VAT can only be returned, however, if you spend over 5000 yen so keep this in mind while you’re shopping. There is a direct bus to and from the airport making it quite easy to access the Tokyo outlets. From Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 the bus will run frequently between the two, just look for the signs, a roundtrip ticket to and from Narita International Airport will cost about 700 yen.

689 Iizumi, Shisui-machi, Inba-gun 285-0912, Chiba Prefecture
Sun-Sat 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari

Conveniently located about 30 minutes from the Tokyo Station by train, Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari mall offers around 140 outlet stores. Ranging from brand names to some high-end shops, the mall offers great outlet prices. The layout of this outlet mall in Tokyo is connected through a series of walkways and bridges and the shopping experience feels spacious in contrast to the nearby Tokyo streets. If you are looking for some bargain prices on brand name fashion labels, it is definitely worth a trip to this Tokyo outlet mall.

2-6-1, Hibino, Mihama-Ku, Chiba 261-0021, Chiba Prefecture
Sun-Sat 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Gotemba Premium Outlet

Gotemba Premium Outlet mall not only offers great shopping at discount prices, but the view of Mount Fuji from this open-air mall is worth the visit. In fact, Gotemba Premium Outlet mall is one of the most popular outlet malls in Japan, offering shoppers some 210 stores with high-end brands, luxury labels, and international stores. The location is found just at the base of Mount Fuji which is why it has such an impressive view. Easily accessible by bus or train from Tokyo, Gotemba Outlet attracts both tourists and locals. If it is a rainy day in Tokyo, remember this is an outdoor mall and since it is such a popular destination, you can expect some crowds particularly on weekends.

1312 Fukasawa, Gotemba 412-0023, Shizuoka Prefecture
Sun-Sat 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM