What to do and see in Japan, Japan: The Best Shopping

April 13, 2022 Enriqueta Cusson

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Restaurants in Japan

1. Sunday Market

Otesuji, Kochi 780-0842 Kochi Prefecture +81 88-823-9456 http://www.city.kochi.kochi.jp/site/kanko/nichiyouichi.html
Excellent
51%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 348 reviews

Sunday Market

Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan

The Kochi Sunday Market is a must if in the area. I altered my plans for a trip just to make sure I would be in Kochi on a Sunday. Prior to going, I read that the market has been going on for hundreds of years. It starts near the castle on a single road that stretches over a kilometer. I started early here, around 7:30 am and spent a couple hours here walking up and down looking at everything the vendors had to offer. For the most part the market was full of fresh produce. But there were other vendors here selling goods like knives, antiques, plants, etc. There were a few food vendors here as well, I tried the tempura sweet potatoes and went back for seconds, they were great! Markets, are a great way to immerse yourself in local cultures and the Kochi Market should not be missed.

2. Tatehana Wharf Asaichi Hachinohe

Shin Minato, Hachinohe 031-0811 Aomori Prefecture +81 178-43-2135 http://hachinohe-kanko.com/10stories/asaichi/tatehanaganpeki-asaichi
Excellent
58%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 62 reviews

Tatehana Wharf Asaichi Hachinohe

Reviewed By BobPenny - Cranbrook, Canada

An extraordinary morning!! You have to arrive very early but it is well worth it. So many booths selling fresh/frozen fish plus tremendous varieties of different authentic Japanese foods being cooked before your eyes. Go hungry as you will not leave that way. A can't miss experience.

3. Gotemba Premium Outlets

1312 Fukasawa, Gotemba 412-0023 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 550-81-3122 http://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/en/gotemba/
Excellent
27%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,452 reviews

Gotemba Premium Outlets

Gotemba is Japan's most popular outlet mall, with 210 stores offering luxury, sports, and international brands. Located at the base of Mt. Fuji, the mall is accessible by train and bus from Tokyo.

Reviewed By Anu789 - Pune, India

Good for those who love to shop. Located in a very scenic location, with Mt. Fuji in the backdrop. For those who are here just to explore or for window shopping, there are a number of eateries which should keep you busy. The food court has a variety of options, really liked the dessert parlor in the food court that serves huge cotton candies or ice cream cones wrapped in a cloud of cotton candy. Even though it is situated a little out of the way from the town center there are free shuttle buses to and fro from Gotemba station which makes it very accessible.

4. Mitsui Outlet Park Jazz Dream Nagashima

368 Nagashimacho Urayasu, Kuwana 511-1135 Mie Prefecture +81 594-45-8700 https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/mop/nagashima/
Excellent
26%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 488 reviews

Mitsui Outlet Park Jazz Dream Nagashima

50 minutes by direct express bus from Chubu Centrair International Airport.One of the largest outlet malls in Japan with many shops for luxurious brand products, adjacent to the amusement park and spa facility; 50 minutes at the fastest by bus from Nagoya. ● Stores / 240 stores approx.

Reviewed By futomaki79 - London, United Kingdom

There was a huge range of shops and all had a good selection including the big luxury brands. No queues to get in unlike the luxury outlet mall in London (Bicester Village) and it was nice to go around and not crowded. We got the bus from Nagoya station. It was easy to find and straightforward to buy tickets. Gucci had a nice selection of items. They had good the classic large GG belt at a very good price compared to the UK price, also I doubt you would find this in London. You can go to the tourist info centre and pick up the map/info booklet which has a pink box stating if you show it at the counter you can get a voucher booklet. This entitles you to discounts at some stores including Coach and Agnes B. Obviously there aren't vouchers for the luxury brands. There are facilities for families. It seems quite well thought out. I'd definitely go again if I'm in the area.

5. Umihotaru

Nakajimachisaki Umihotaru, Kisarazu 292-0071 Chiba Prefecture +81 438-41-7401 http://www.umihotaru.com/
Excellent
19%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 698 reviews

Umihotaru

Reviewed By zacnic0323

Just stopped on the way to see the views. Very nice to have a resting point in the middle of the sea.

6. Minato no Asaichi Market, Inatori Port

3354 Inatori Higashi Izu Town Office Parking Lot, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun 413-0411 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 557-95-2021 http://www.soizuinatori.jf-net.ne.jp/asaichi.html
Excellent
23%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 88 reviews

Minato no Asaichi Market, Inatori Port

7. Karuizawa prince shopping plaza

Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun 389-0102 Nagano Prefecture +81 267-42-5211 http://www.karuizawa-psp.jp/
Excellent
30%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,398 reviews

Karuizawa prince shopping plaza

Reviewed By chiunhow - Singapore, Singapore

200+ shops, covering a huge area. Plenty of international brands. If you intend to visit every shop, be prepared to buffer a few more days. Winter operating hours are short, 10am to 7pm only.

8. Tenjin Underground Shopping Center

1-6-8, Tenjin, Chuo, Fukuoka 810-0001 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 92-711-1903 http://www.tenchika.com/
Excellent
28%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 2,007 reviews

Tenjin Underground Shopping Center

Reviewed By Artee9022 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

This underground mall sprawling accross 590 meters from north to south of downtown Tenjin. Styled in 19th century European with beautiful tinted glass windows, flagstones floors and arabesque design ceiling decorate the whole underground malls creating stylish and comfortable athmosphere. There are couple of cozy sitting corners and meeting points, fancy restroom with different styles and decorations from one to another. It has 12 avenues and more than 150 unique shops of fashions, cosmetics, gourmet, books and many more. Easy access to subway, train and bus station. It’s not just underground shopping place, it’s an interesting place worth a visit offering a shopping experience as a bonus point.

9. Sano Premium Outlet

2058 Konae-cho, Sano 327-0822 Tochigi Prefecture +81 283-20-5800 http://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/sano/
Excellent
21%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 403 reviews

Sano Premium Outlet

Reviewed By Scott8589 - Sano, Japan

It’s a great place to visit for some “western” style shopping and an excellent little stop in sleepy Sano. Take in the culture of the “town” and get some quality shopping in as well, away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.

10. Michi-no-Eki Tendo Onsen

2-3-41 Kuwanomachi, Tendo 994-0028 Yamagata Prefecture +81 23-651-2002 http://www.thr.mlit.go.jp/road/koutsu/Michi-no-Eki/yamagata/ya15.html
Excellent
20%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 132 reviews

Michi-no-Eki Tendo Onsen

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