Hi Everyone,
One of the best things I recommend doing in Japan if you have extra time is to visit a factory outlet. The reason is not only do they have international brands, they also have local Japanese brands with quality items at a great price. Outlets in Japan look exactly like the ones in the USA (they are adopted from there), just imo much cleaner and oragnised. We do have a goal on the day which is to get a new suitcase. Staying in Japan for months, we cannot be bringing too many things from home to reduce the carrying around so we decided to get a new luggage to bring the things we have bought in Japan so far.
There was a Samonsite store at this outlet so that was our first stop. The one we chose was a semi hard case which is extendable for those moments if we want to buy more last minute things. There was a 30% sale at the time plus tax free on top, it was a good price. There were other styles with a higher discount but we didn’t like them so we just stuck to what was useful for us. We were able to store our luggage at the store until closing time which meant we could spend the rest of the day going there.
It was during a weekday so the outlet was pretty quiet. Also in Hakata, there weren’t many tourists so walking around the outlet was pretty pleasant. Nike, LeCruset, Adidas, and so on, lots of stores to go around. I went to the LeCruset twice and decided to get the plates I wanted. I wanted to bring a pot back but realistically, it was too heavy to carry around from city to city so I had to let it go. Maybe next time when we are back in Japan.
Beams also had great discounts. It’s a semi high end casual wear store and at a normal store price, I wouldn’t usually buy things here. Here, I found a nice backpack and carry bag and after a hard decision, I decided to buy the backpack (I wanted to get both but realistically I only need 1 for travelling).
There were several drinks and food stands around the outlet. Or if you are hungry, there is a very nice food court with lots of choices to choose from. We rented a car to go to the outlet as getting there by public transport is a pain. It is best to hire a car to carry your buys and get in and out quickly. If you do finish the outlet earlier than expected, you could do some sightseeing around the area. We didn’t spend too much on the day, just bought what we needed or things at a great discount. Just remember there is tax free if you buy over 5000 yen so keep that in mind. I love outlets in Japan, there will be a few more coming up so I can’t wait!
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