8 best outlet malls near Tokyo for discount designer fashion

Shopping 10am-8pm, restaurants 11am-9pm, food court 10.30am-9pm, cafés 9.30am-9pm

The Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu in Chiba – Tokyo’s neighbouring prefecture across the bay – is the largest outlet mall easily accessible from the capital. Hop aboard the direct shuttle bus at Shinjuku or Tokyo Station and treat yourself to an extensive shopping spree.

The outlet park is designed to look like a resort and it houses Japanese and international luxury labels, covering fashion for men, women and kids, sportswear, kitchen equipment, homeware and more. Expect brands such as Diesel, Coach, Seiko, Armani, Le Creuset, Longchamp, Nike, Saint Laurent and Beams all usually discounted by 30 to 60 percent – and up to 80 percent during sales.

There are over 250 shops, but the highlights here are a Disney store and a Pokémon outlet store selling bargain plushies and merchandise for a limited time. It’s only a 45-minute ride on the highway bus from Tokyo Station, or you can take the train to Sodegaura Station and transfer to a local bus to get to the mall.

December-February 10am-7pm; March-November 10am-8pm daily

Want a good view of Mt Fuji? The Gotemba Premium Outlets is so near to the iconic mountain that you can get a marvelous view of it on a clear day from the mall’s East Zone entrance. Which goes some way towards compensating for the 90-minute direct bus ride from Tokyo Station.

By far Japan’s most popular outlet mall, this Gotemba venue is laid out like an old American town, with 200 or so shops spread across two zones connected via a pedestrian bridge. The directory here reads like a list of the world’s most coveted brands: Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, Balenciaga, Bodum, Bose, Burberry, Celine, Dyson, Fendi, G-Shock, Givenchy, Gucci, Issey Miyake, Kenzo, Nikon, Prada... you get the idea.

You can get to Gotemba Premium Outlets from Tokyo Station in around 90 minutes by bus or just under two hours from Shibuya.

Closed February 15 2024

Shopping 10am-8pm, restaurants 11am-9pm, food court 10.30am-9pm

If you live south of Tokyo, this outlet mall at Yokohama Bayside is your best friend for bargains. It has 169 shops, with a good mix of casual and designer labels, such as Levi's, Nike, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Coach, Champion, Hoka, Montbell, and more.

From Shinagawa Station, catch the Keihin-Tohoku line to Shinsugita Station and transfer on the Seaside line to Torihama Station to get here.

Shopping 10am-8pm, restaurants 11am-9pm, food court 10am-8pm, cafés 9.30am-8pm

One of the newest outlet malls just outside Tokyo is Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlet in Saitama prefecture. It has 137 stores selling the likes of designer fashion, sporting goods and cosmetics. You’ll find high-end international brands like Bally, Valentino, Boss and Armani, as well as major Japanese stores such as United Arrows, Beams and Moussy.

It’s not all about shopping as there are more than 30 restaurants in the outlet mall with options ranging from casual coffee shops to restaurants serving the likes of sushi, udon and steak. Plus, there's a children's play area inspired by the iconic GariGari Kun ice cream bar with go-karts, ball pits and a mini drop-n twist tower ride.

It’s easy to reach Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlet as it’s just a three-minute walk from Fukaya Hanazono Station, which is around two hours from Shinjuku Station. From Shinjuku, take the JR Shonan-Shinjuku line to Kumagaya and change to the Chichibu Railway line for Fukaya Hanazono Station.

Closed February 15 2024

Shops 10am-8pm, restaurant opening hours vary by outlet but generally around 10am-10pm

Although Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari isn’t the biggest, it’s definitely the easiest one to get to from central Tokyo. It has big name brands like Coach, Armani, Levi’s and Gap and is just a 30-minute train ride from Tokyo Station.

Closed February 19-20 2024

Shopping 10am-8pm, restaurants 11am-9pm, food court 10.30am-9pm

Mitsui Outlet Park in Iruma has a wide range of shops selling clothing, accessories and even homeware. You can expect popular brands such as Coach, Diesel, Le Creuset, Polo Ralph Lauren, The North Face, and more.

To start shopping, take the Seibu Ikebukuro line to Irumashi Station and catch the Seibu bus, which will take you to the outlet in around 15 minutes.

10am-8pm daily (February 10am-7pm)

Not too far from Narita airport, Shisui Premium Outlets has all kinds of shops selling everything from luxury clothes to outdoor wear. The big brands are well represented here, such as Armani, Coach, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Levi's, Theory, Asics, Camper, Converse, New Balance, and more. It’s just a 50-minute journey from Tokyo Station on the highway bus, which takes you directly to the mall.

Closed February 15 2024