Rinku Premium Outlets

In short

One of the largest outlet malls in western Japan, located in Rinku Town in Izumisano City. Situated across the sea from Kansai International Airport, it opened in November 2000 as the second Premium Outlet developed in Japan by Mitsubishi Estate-Simon. A shuttle bus runs daily from Kansai International Airport.

• ​Shopping at about 250 stores​​: There are approximately 250 shops from famous domestic and international brands. Because the facility is spacious, deciding which shops you want to see beforehand makes it easier to get around
• ​Sunset viewed from the Seaside Area​​: From the Seaside Area added in 2020, you can gaze at the sun setting into the sea
• ​Family-friendly amenities​​: With stroller rentals and nursing rooms, it is a comfortable facility for visitors with small children

History and Highlights

​Rinku Premium Outlets​​, located in Rinku Town in Izumisano City, is one of the largest outlet malls in western Japan. Situated across the sea from Kansai International Airport, it allows visitors to enjoy shopping at about 250 stores featuring famous domestic and international brands.

It opened in November 2000 as the second Premium Outlet developed in Japan by Mitsubishi Estate-Simon. Subsequently, expansions were carried out in 2002, 2004, and 2012, and in 2020, marking 20 years since its opening, the coastal Seaside Area was newly added. Many famous international brands also have stores in this resort-like facility.

Thanks to its location opposite the airport, another characteristic is that it is easy to stop by at the beginning or end of your journey. A shuttle bus runs daily from Kansai International Airport.

Highlights and Activities

• ​Shopping at about 250 stores​​: With approximately 250 shops from famous domestic and international brands, you might find your favorite brands at bargain prices. Because the facility is spacious, deciding which shops you want to see beforehand makes it easier to get around.
• ​Sunset viewed from the Seaside Area​​: From the Seaside Area added in 2020, you can gaze at the sun setting into the sea. Taking some time between shopping to enjoy the scenery of Osaka Bay is also recommended.
• ​Family-friendly amenities​​: With stroller rentals and nursing rooms, it is a comfortable facility for visitors with small children. The parking lot accommodates about 3,200 vehicles.

Tips for Visiting

It is about a 6-minute walk from Rinku-Town Station on the Nankai Main Line and JR Hanwa Line. As it sits on the opposite shore from the airport, it is easy to plan a visit on the day you arrive at Kansai International Airport or before your return flight. Visiting in the evening and watching the sunset from the Seaside Area after shopping makes a fitting end to a day in this seaside town. On the mountain side of Izumisano City, there are also Jigen-in Temple, which has a National Treasure pagoda (Tahoto), and Shipporyu-ji Temple on Mt. Inunaki, allowing you to enjoy both the sea and the mountains.