Mitsui OUTLET PARK Tama Minami-Osawa is just a 34-minute train ride at its fastest from Shinjuku Station on the Keio Line, and only a 2-minute walk from the nearest station. With a focus on fashion apparel and a diverse range of other stores, it caters to all sorts of shopping needs. It offers comprehensive facilities and services for families, allowing customers with children to shop with peace of mind and the whole family to enjoy a relaxed shopping experience together. This article provides a detailed introduction to the attractions of Mitsui OUTLET PARK Tama Minami-Osawa and its recommended must-visit shops.”
Table of Contents
- What kind of place is Mitsui OUTLET PARK Tama Minami-Osawa?
- How to get to Mitsui OUTLET PARK Tama Minami-Osawa
- Five Must-Visit Shops at Mitsui OUTLET PARK Tama Minami-Osawa
- “TULLY’S COFFEE” for a break during shopping
- Comprehensive facilities and services for enjoyable shopping even with children
- Conclusion
What kind of place is Mitsui OUTLET PARK Tama Minami-Osawa?
Located in Hachioji, on the west side of Tokyo, this outlet mall brings together around 100 well-known domestic and international brands, offering everything from apparel, sports, and outdoor goods to a wide variety of other store types. It is divided into three zones: A Block, B Block (temporarily closed), and the Villa Zone.
An easily accessible outlet in Hachioji, convenient for shopping.
“A Block” - The Main Area of the Outlet Mall
Styled after Provence in Southern France, A Block features a diverse range of shops on its 1st and 2nd floors, including “COACH,” “adidas factory outlet,” and “mont-bell / mont-bell factory outlet.” The spacious walkways on the 1st floor have a kids’ play area with play equipment. The general information desk, coin lockers, and a kids’ room are also located in A Block.
The area exudes a stylish atmosphere, making shopping even more enjoyable.
The outlet park’s symbolic clock tower is also in A Block.
“Villa” Zone - Home to Numerous Select Shops
The “Villa” Zone is adjacent to “A Block,” with its 1st and 2nd floors lined with many select shops such as “nano・universe” and “UNITED ARROWS LTD. OUTLET.” The outlet mall’s only smoking area is on the 1st floor of the Villa Zone, which smokers might want to note.
Exterior of the Villa Zone.
How to get to Mitsui OUTLET PARK Tama Minami-Osawa
“Minami-Osawa Station” on the Keio Line is the closest station to “Mitsui OUTLET PARK Tama Minami-Osawa.” Access from central Tokyo is convenient; it’s as fast as 34 minutes by train from “Shinjuku Station” on the Keio Line, taking a train bound for Hashimoto. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the station, making it easily accessible.
An outlet mall in a prime location, just a 2-minute walk from the station.
Five Must-Visit Shops at Mitsui OUTLET PARK Tama Minami-Osawa
From the approximately 100 stores, we’ve carefully selected five must-visit shops. Besides the stores introduced here, there are many other types of shops, so be sure to explore thoroughly if you have time.
1. COACH / Men’s Pop-Up Store
COACH is an international fashion brand founded in New York in 1941. Creative Director Stuart Vevers’ design philosophy is inspired by the inclusive and courageous spirit of his hometown, New York, aiming to create fashion items that allow everyone to express their individual style and are worthy of being cherished for years to come. The store displays a dazzling array of high-quality, refined products, including bags and fashion apparel. There are also many unisex items, allowing couples to enjoy shopping together for pieces that suit them both.
Exterior of the COACH Minami-Osawa Women’s store.
Exterior of the COACH Men’s Pop-Up Store.
The store, filled with a luxurious atmosphere, displays a wide variety of products.
2.MICHAEL KORS
Founded in 1981, “MICHAEL KORS” is one of America’s leading luxury brands. It offers a wide variety of products, from leather goods like bags and wallets to apparel, watches, and accessories.
The Minami-Osawa store aims to provide a relaxed shopping environment, allowing visitors to shop in a comfortable atmosphere. The store also has staff who can speak English and Chinese, providing nearby tourist information and Japan-related information to foreign tourists, ensuring a pleasant shopping experience in a warm atmosphere.
Exterior of MICHAEL KORS.
3.New Balance Factory Store
“New Balance” is an athletic shoe manufacturer founded in 1906. A feature of New Balance is that you can choose shoes not only by foot size but also by foot width. The Minami-Osawa store can measure customers’ exact sizes, and best of all, they have one of New Balance’s few certified shoe fitters available to assist customers. English-speaking staff are also present. Additionally, their running shoe series, developed over many years of research, is worth checking out.
Exterior of New Balance Factory Store.
Not only athletic shoes, but apparel items are also abundant.
4.BEAMS OUTLET
“BEAMS,” which opened its first store in Harajuku in 1976, has approximately 170 branches in Japan and overseas and can be considered a pioneer of multi-brand fashion select shops. The store mainly features apparel, along with accessories, general goods, and a wide variety of other products.
With a full range of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, it’s a store where customers of all ages and generations can enjoy shopping. There are staff members of various nationalities, including international students and Chinese employees, providing international visitors with the same high-quality service as Japanese customers receive.
Exterior of BEAMS OUTLET.
Offering a rich lineup that suits various lifestyles.
5.THE NORTH FACE / HELLY HANSEN
This outlet store brings together “THE NORTH FACE,” an outdoor brand founded in the USA in 1966, and “HELLY HANSEN,” an outdoor brand born in Norway in 1877. You can find not only classic items but also many precious rare goods, offering a chance to buy hard-to-find outdoor gear at great prices. The merchandise covers men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel, making it suitable for the whole family to enjoy shopping together.
Exterior of THE NORTH FACE / HELLY HANSEN.
“TULLY’S COFFEE” for a break during shopping
Mitsui OUTLET PARK Tama Minami-Osawa is lined with various shops, and you might want to find a place to rest if you get tired while shopping. In that case, take a break at “TULLY’S COFFEE.”
It’s located on the 1st floor of the “Villa” Zone, with an ATM, smoking area, and restrooms nearby. Beyond its convenient location, the cafe offers coffee made from specially selected beans from around the world, espresso-based drinks, as well as specialty drinks like tea and matcha, kids’ drinks, ice cream, and a variety of other menu items.
There’s a wide selection of light meals like sandwiches and pastries, with the generously portioned hot dogs being particularly popular.
Exterior of TULLY’S COFFEE cafe.
Its convenient location makes it a great choice for a shopping break.
Comprehensive facilities and services for enjoyable shopping even with children
Besides its convenient access and wide variety of stores, another feature is its comprehensive facilities and services that allow visitors with children to shop with peace of mind. Next, we will introduce these facilities and services in detail.
Kids’ Play Area / Kids’ Room There are two kids’ play areas (with play equipment) on the walkway of A Block’s 1st floor, where children can burn off some energy and parents can take a break.
Benches are available nearby for parents to rest.
The two kids’ play areas have different play equipment, so children won’t get bored.
Additionally, on the 2nd floor of A Block, there is a kids’ room where young children can take off their shoes and play. This allows for worry-free shopping even when accompanied by young children.
A kids’ room where young children can play safely.
Baby Lounge
There is a baby lounge on the 1st floor of A Block where you can change diapers, breastfeed, or prepare baby formula. The lounge is fully equipped with the following facilities:
Diaper changing tables: 3 Nursing rooms: 2 Hot water dispenser for formula: 1 Microwave oven: 1 Best of all, there’s a vending machine for diapers and wet wipes nearby.
A well-equipped baby lounge.
Stroller Rental Service
Strollers are available for loan at the general information desk on the 1st floor of A Block. They are available in limited numbers and can be borrowed free of charge. This is a very thoughtful and convenient service for international tourists who may have a lot of luggage and find it inconvenient to bring their own strollers.
Strollers can be borrowed free of charge. (Photo for illustration purposes only)
Conclusion
We have introduced the recommended must-visit shops at “Mitsui OUTLET PARK Tama Minami-Osawa,” a cafe perfect for a shopping break, and thoughtful facilities and services for visitors with children. We recommend everyone to visit “Mitsui OUTLET PARK Tama Minami-Osawa,” with its convenient access and numerous shops of various types, and enjoy shopping with your children.