Mitsui Outlet Park – Yokohama Bay side

I had been looking for outlet stores in Tokyo and Saitama area but the only outlet mall I know was in Koshigaya-shi in Saitama which is called the Koshigaya Laketown Outlet. There are lots of outlet stores in there, but I haven’t seen some brand that Im was looking for. Then I decided to search for more.

I remembered one of my coworker said about an outlet store in Yokohama. I searched for it and yeah, the Mitsui Outlet Park in Yokohama Bayside is what I found. So last Sunday, we went to Mitsui Outlet Park.

Mitsui Outlet Park is an outlet park underneath an endless expanse of sky, facing one of the largest marinas in Japan.

Mitsui Outlet Park Yokohama Bayside offers everything from brand name fashions to outdoor, sporting goods, shoes, kids and interior items and popular brands, and always at 30% to 70% off retail! In addition to being able to purchase items at reasonable prices only available at an outlet, visitors can enjoy a relaxing time in the restaurants and cafes facing one of the largest marinas in Japan while taking in the view of the endless expanse of sea and sky. Yokohama, where Mitsui Outlet Park Yokohama Bayside is located, is known as one of the origins of modern culture in Japan alongside Kamakura, where samurai society thrived.

I bought lots of stuff from bags to shoes for a minimal cost! I bought a bag from Coach factory outlet which costs JPY 40,000 if bought in a regular store. Guess how much It cost me?

I bought that nice bag for only JPY 11,000 as the outlet offers 50% on almost all items and additional 30% discount coupon when you come in their store giving you a total of 80% discount from the regular price. Yay! Also, I bought this running shoe for only JPY 4,990. Now I started running.

Some of the stores I love can be found there:

• Roxy/ Quicksilver
• Billabong
• Nike
• Addidas
• Underarmour
• Levi’s
• Lacoste
• GAP

and the stores that you may love:

• Edwin
• Fred Perry
• XLarge/X-Girl
• United Arrows
• Montbell
• Reebok
• Timberland
• Asics
• UP Sports
• Eddie Bauer
• New Balance
• Kappa
• Columbia
• Puma
• Cynthia
• a.v.v.Michael Kelin
• Diffusione Tessile
• Nice Claup
• Olive des Olive
• Ships
• Tomorrowland
• B.C. Stock
• Mitsumine
• Teijin Men’s Shop
• MK Michel Klein
• Nextdoor
• Ciaopanic
• Marui Outlet
• LEGO Clickbrick
• Little Andersen Exchange
• ST Company
• Osh Kosh B’gosh
• Mixage
• Tenderbox
• Super Boo Homes Thrift
• Jumpin Kiki
• Le Marche 2
• Regal Shoe Bar
• Russett
• Franc Franc Bazaar
• Triumph
• Boshiya
• Fukuske
• Cosmetics Celule
• Zoff
• Better Living
• Seiko

While you are in the middle of your shopping spree and you feel hungry, no worries, there are lots of restaurants and cafes along the bay side.

• Mario Gelateria
• Bruschetta Pix Cafe
• Sam Choy’s Yokohama Bayside Marina
• Long
• Bayside Deli
• Mare Cucina Yokohama Bayside Marina
• Sushi Bar Arigato
• Cafe 506
• Cafe Club
• Crepe Crepe

I had Beef Steak and Yokohama Style Spaghetti. Yummy!

I enjoyed sightseeing while on our way home.

I even had pictures with big yachts in Yamaha boat showroom which is just beside the outlet park.

Access

By train or bus
■From Narita Airport
●	Narita Airport→JR Narita Express, 95 min. (JR Soubu Line (express), 114 min.)→Change at JR Yokohama Sta.→JR Keihintohoku-negishi Line, 17 min.→Change at JR Shinsugita Sta.→Seaside Line, 4 min.→Torihama Sta.
■From Tokyo, Yokohama Areas
●	JR Yokohama Sta.→JR Keihintohoku-negishi Line, 17 min.→Change at JR Shinsugita Sta.→Seaside Line, 4 min.→Torihama Sta.
■From Ofuna, Kamakura Area
●	JR Ofuna Sta.→JR Keihintohoku-negishi Line, 12 min.→Change at JR Shinsugita Sta.→Seaside Line, 4 min.→Torihama Sta.
■From Yokosuka, Zushi Areas
●	Kanazawahakkei Sta.→Seaside Line, 29 min.→Torihama Sta.

By Car
●	1.5km from Sugita IC of Wangan Line, Metropolitan Express Way, using National Highway Route 357
●	1.5km from Namiki IC using National Highway Route 357

Source: http://www.31op.com/yokohama/foreign/index_en.html

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Oiso Long Beach

Summer is almost over! But before that, let’s check out this resort in Kanagawa which became popular among Japanese foreigners every summer season.

What is Oiso Long Beach?

Fashioned in the style of a tropical holiday resort, this water park on the Shonan coastline offers a seaside experience without you actually having to venture into the sea. The facilities at Oiso Long Beach are aimed more at young families than thrill-seekers: while the latter may find the lone water slide rather tame, kids are sure to enjoy the wave pool, diving boards and 500m, lazy river-style pool at the centre of the park.

Opening Hours

• 9:00 – 17:00
• From the beginning of July to the middle of September.

Pools

So basically, there are 9 pools in Oiso Long Beach.

1. Wave pool

This wave pool is open for children and adults. Lot’s of people are satisfied with the waves as it gives a feeling of swimming in the sea.

■ Wave height: 0.3m ~ 0.8m
water depth ■: water depth of the zone facing children 0 ~ 1.4m ※

rest assured in the 0 ~ 0.6m

2. Kiddie pool

This is a child-only pool which has a shallow water depth.

3. Round pool

This is a 30cm round pool with a 20m diameter.

4. Child swimming pool

It is where the child swimming competition is held.

■ 25m × 13m
water depth ■: 1.2m

5. Diving pool

This is a diving pool which has olympic – class diving boards.

■ diving board: 1.3.5.10 M
5.0m: ■ depth
entry written consent is required when you dive into the ※ 10m.

6. Adult swimming  pool

It is where the adult swimming competition is held.

■ 25m × 21m
water depth ■: 2.0m

7. Lazy river pool

This is located in the heart of Oiso Long Beach. Lot’s of kids and adults enjoy floating in this lazy river style pool.

■ 1 lap: 500m

8. Waterslide pools

Total length 140m waterslide thrilling.

■ waterslide two courses (tube only slider)
■ A course: total length 139m, height difference 15m ■ starting blocks: the ground 13.2m
■ B course: total length 140m, height difference 15m
person above 6 years of age less than 120cm tall cannot use the waterslide

9. Playground pool

Playground equipment in two types: “surprised bucket” in the large slide of gentle slope is a slider for children that incorporate “water shooter”.

■ Policies: is (height less than 125cm)

Let’s dip in to the water!

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Source:

http://www.princehotels.co.jp/pool/oiso/

http://www.princehotels.com/en/oiso/oiso-long-beach

http://www.timeout.jp/en/tokyo/venue/11644/Oiso-Long-Beach