If you're traveling around Nagoya or Central Japan and want to enjoy some outlet shopping, MITSUI OUTLET PARK Jazz Dream Nagashima is a top recommendation from a local writer. One of Japan's largest outlet malls, it offers an impressive range of brands and is just around 50 minutes from Nagoya Station.

Jazz Dream Nagashima is packed with shops offering everything from popular brands to great bargains. This guide covers the best shops to visit, tips for navigating the mall, and ways to find even better deals.

What to Expect at MITSUI OUTLET PARK Jazz Dream Nagashima

Although MITSUI OUTLET PARK Jazz Dream Nagashima is located in Mie Prefecture, it's also conveniently close to Nagoya. A direct bus from Nagoya Station takes around 50 minutes, and the drive from Chubu Centrair International Airport takes approximately 50 minutes if you rent a car on arrival.

One of Japan's largest outlet malls, Jazz Dream Nagashima is home to around 300 stores. Its extensive selection spans luxury labels, fashion, sportswear, and lifestyle goods, with international names alongside distinctive Japanese brands. There's something for every budget, from high-end purchases to everyday essentials.

Discounts across the mall can reach 70% off regular prices, and up to 80% during sales! Various promotions and tax-free shopping can help you save even more.

Another highlight is the mall's design. With New Orleans-inspired architecture, beautiful courtyards, and an open, resort-like atmosphere, it's a lovely place to explore. The setting is perfect for photos and makes shopping an enjoyable experience in itself.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit

1. Pick Up Exclusive Coupons for International Visitors at Tourist Information

Once you arrive, head straight to Tourist Information. Simply show your passport to receive coupons exclusively for international visitors. They're valid at around 60 stores, including restaurants and other dining establishments, making them a useful way to save.

2. Visit on a Weekday for a More Relaxed Experience

Jazz Dream Nagashima is relatively quiet on weekdays, making for a much more relaxed shopping experience. Queues are rare, and the spacious surroundings make it easy to browse at your own pace. You might be surprised at just how leisurely outlet shopping can be!

Visitor numbers can be around three times higher on weekends and holidays than on weekdays, and popular stores may even issue numbered tickets to manage crowds. If your schedule is flexible, visiting on a weekday is highly recommended.

3. Choose Your Stores and Plan Your Route in Advance

The mall is enormous and divided into three areas: South, North, and Parkside. Seeing everything in a single day may be difficult, and wandering around without a plan can quickly become tiring. Check the floor guide on the official website, choose the stores you want to visit, and map out your route in advance to save both time and energy.

Store Directory

Mall Map

4 Must-Visit Stores

Skechers: Easy-to-Wear Casual Shoes from the USA

Skechers is a globally recognized American casual footwear brand. One of its best-known innovations is Slip-ins, designed so you can slip your shoes on in a second without bending down or using your hands. They're especially convenient for pregnant women, older adults, and anyone who finds bending difficult, as well as people who want to get out the door quickly. Their lightweight design also makes them a popular choice for long days on your feet.

At the Skechers store, look out for the Japan-exclusive shoes released for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. The uppers feature traditional Japanese patterns, while the heel bears the kanji characters for Japan, giving the shoes a distinctive look. They're a popular souvenir among international visitors, and they're not easy to find: only around two stores in Central Japan carry this limited-edition design, including the Jazz Dream Nagashima branch.

The Cozy Fit series is another popular choice. These shoes offer cushioned support and a comfortable fit without feeling tight. They also combine Slip-ins technology with breathable insoles designed to keep your feet comfortable even when worn barefoot. They're ideal for travel and comfortable enough to wear straight out of the store.

Miki House: High-Quality Japanese Baby and Children's Wear

Miki House is one of Japan's leading brands for high-quality baby and children's clothing, with products for children from birth to age six. Known for its quality and refined designs, it's also a popular choice among Japanese shoppers looking for gifts for newborns.

At the Miki House store in Jazz Dream Nagashima, around 90% of the merchandise is off-season. This means most items are discounted, with savings averaging around 30%.

Not sure what to buy on your first visit? Start with Miki House's classic first shoes for babies. Thoughtful details include a soft opening that gently wraps around the ankle and a naturally upturned toe to help prevent tripping. The shoes are also renowned for their quality. What's more, Miki House is the only brand at this outlet mall offering Japanese-made first shoes.

Miki House also offers a wide range of beautifully packaged gift sets for babies and children. Depending on the set, items may include clothing, socks, bath towels, and washcloths suited to different ages. They're ideal for celebrating the arrival of a new baby and make thoughtful, elegant gifts for friends and family.

Montbell: A Japanese Outdoor Brand Known for Performance

Japanese outdoor brand Montbell is known for its functional, lightweight gear. Originally focused on mountaineering equipment, the brand now offers products for a wide range of activities, including hiking, camping, and travel. Its signature qualities include waterproofing, wind resistance, warmth, light weight, and packability. It also has a large following overseas.

At the mont-bell store in Jazz Dream Nagashima, be sure to check the off-season section. Some items are available at around 20% off their regular prices, making them particularly good value.

Montbell's down jackets are a popular choice, combining excellent warmth with a lightweight design that's easy to pack.

The brand's rainwear made with DRYTEC, its proprietary waterproof and breathable fabric, is also popular. It keeps rain out while allowing moisture inside the garment to escape.

The North Face: American Outdoor Gear Meets Everyday Style

Founded in San Francisco, The North Face offers everything from mountaineering and camping equipment to outdoor clothing, shoes, and backpacks. Its products deliver practical features such as warmth and waterproof protection, while their clean, contemporary designs are easy to incorporate into everyday outfits.

The North Face store at Jazz Dream Nagashima focuses on off-season merchandise, so you may find items that differ from those stocked at regular city stores. Most products are discounted, with savings of around 30%.

Not sure where to start? Look for the Japan-exclusive Purple Label line, created in collaboration with Japanese fashion brand nanamica. It combines The North Face's technical performance with a distinctly Japanese fashion sensibility. Less overtly outdoorsy than traditional mountaineering wear, its designs draw on Japanese street style and work well as everyday fashion. Since the line is sold primarily in Japan, it's well worth looking for during your trip.

Another item to look out for is The North Face's classic Mountain Jacket. Its contrasting-color design was originally developed to improve abrasion resistance around the shoulders, but has since become an iconic style. Some models feature waterproof, breathable technologies such as GORE-TEX, offering excellent protection from rain and wind along with durability.

A Bright, Airy Food Court: Evergreen Kitchen

With more than 30 dining options, MITSUI OUTLET PARK Jazz Dream Nagashima offers plenty of places to take a break when you need a rest from shopping. One highlight is Evergreen Kitchen, the food court renovated in 2025. True to its name, it has a natural, greenery-inspired design, with large windows that fill the space with sunlight and create a relaxing atmosphere.

Evergreen Kitchen brings together six noteworthy eateries, from Nagoya specialties to popular restaurants known for their queues across Japan. Whichever one you choose, you're in for a treat.

Convenient Services to Make Your Shopping Trip Easier

Services for Families with Children

Parents shopping with young children can feel at ease. MITSUI OUTLET PARK Jazz Dream Nagashima has several nursing rooms and diaper-changing areas, as well as hot water for preparing baby formula. There's also the dedicated Free Kids Space where little ones can have fun while parents take a break from shopping.

Tax-Free Shopping

Tax-free shopping is also available. However, with Japan's new tax-free system scheduled to begin in November 2026, procedures will vary by store. Please check directly with each store's counter for details.

Currency Exchange

Currency exchange machines are available inside the mall and accept major currencies, including Chinese yuan, New Taiwan dollars, Hong Kong dollars, South Korean won, Thai baht, Singapore dollars, US dollars, and euros.

Free Telephone Interpretation Service

Sometimes, translation apps aren't enough to help you communicate while shopping. If you run into difficulties, you can use the free telephone interpretation service, currently available in English and Chinese.
Calling from a mobile phone outside Japan (charges apply): +81-50-5433-9186
Calling from a mobile phone within Japan (toll-free): 0120-355-231

Getting There

The most convenient way to get to Jazz Dream Nagashima from Nagoya is to take a direct bus from Meitetsu Bus Center at Nagoya Station. The journey takes around 50 minutes, and there's space for luggage, so traveling with a large suitcase is no problem. However, all passengers must have a seat. If the bus is full, you'll need to take the next departure, so it's best to buy your ticket and queue early.
Refer to the photos and instructions below for details on buying tickets and boarding the bus.

Make the Most of Your Trip with Nearby Attractions

Many outlet malls are located outside city centers, so visitors often go there just to shop and head home afterward, spending the entire day at the mall. One reason we recommend Jazz Dream Nagashima is that several well-known attractions are located nearby, making it easy to combine shopping with sightseeing.

For example, Nabana no Sato, a flower-themed park about 20 minutes away by bus, features seasonal flowers spread across expansive gardens. From autumn and winter through the following spring, it also hosts one of Japan's largest illumination displays, often described as a spectacular festival of lights that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime.

Nagashima Spa Land, famous for its thrilling rides, is also within walking distance of Jazz Dream Nagashima. The amusement park has 12 different roller coasters, including one with a track length that ranks among the world's longest!

Yuami no Shima is one of Japan’s largest hot spring facilities, within walking distance of Jazz Dream Nagashima. Across the men’s and women’s areas, there are 17 types of baths in total. The bedrock spa (ganbanyoku), one of the largest in Japan, includes a relaxation lounge stocked with manga and magazines, and there are plenty of dining options as well. It’s a great pick for anyone who wants to experience Japanese hot spring culture in a well-equipped facility.

It's entirely possible to spend the morning at the amusement park, shop at the outlet mall in the afternoon, and enjoy Nabana no Sato's illuminations in the evening. It's a great way to make the most of your valuable vacation time.

Nabana no Sato Official Website (Japanese)

Nagashima Spa Land Official Website (Japanese)

Nagashima Onsen Yuami no Shima Official Website (Japanese)

Wrap-up

With its impressive size, extensive brand selection, convenient access, and wealth of nearby attractions, MITSUI OUTLET PARK Jazz Dream Nagashima is one of Central Japan's standout shopping destinations. We recommend setting aside at least two to three hours for shopping, though you could easily spend an entire day exploring everything on offer. If you're visiting Nagoya or Central Japan and want to enjoy a full day of shopping, be sure to add Jazz Dream Nagashima to your itinerary!