AEON MALL Shinkomatsu: Excellent Shopping Near Kanazawa

AEON MALL Shinkomatsu: A Great Shopping Spot in the Hokuriku Region

AEON MALL Shinkomatsu was the first large-scale shopping mall in the Hokuriku region. In addition to housing many famous Japanese and Western brand-name shops, this mall offers the latest products from Komatsu City and local specialties from Ishikawa Prefecture, a region that is best known for Kanazawa, a historical city.

The building's exterior and interior feature Kutani-ware pottery ("Kutani-yaki"), a traditional craft from Ishikawa. So not only is this an enjoyable spot for shopping, but it’s also a spot great for sightseeing!

About Komatsu Airport and Komatsu City

Komatsu Airport in Ishikawa is known as the gateway into the Hokuriku region. It offers many direct, international flights connecting to countries like Taiwan, China, and Korea.

It is also convenient for accessing Hokuriku's main sightseeing spots, including Kanazawa and Kaga Onsen, Fukui Prefecture, and Toyama Prefecture, as well as the Kansai region starting with Osaka.

By taking a shuttle bus, Komatsu Airport is only 24 minutes away from Komatsu Station, the nearest JR station.

Holders of the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Pass can also purchase a shinkansen ticket and limited express train ticket at Komatsu Station. Plus, you'll be able to board the train smoothly because the station is much less crowded than Kanazawa Station.

From Komatsu Station, a complimentary shuttle bus will take you to the front entrance of AEON MALL Shinkomatsu in just eight minutes. You won't need to worry about bad weather because most of the walking paths are under covers.

You can also reach AEON MALL Shinkomatsu by taking the Hokutetsu-Kaga Bus, getting off at Oki Bus Stop, and then walking for a few minutes.

Komatsu is also home to the original Komatsu factory, a global manufacturer of construction machinery. Here, visitors can try operating the world's largest dump truck right in front of Komatsu Station at Komatsu-no-Mori (Komatsu Green Park).

Additionally, the Hokuriku Shinkansen was extended to include Komatsu Station from March of this year, allowing convenient access to more parts of Japan.

Komatsu is increasingly becoming an attractive destination for visitors interested in checking out various sightseeing spots in Japan.

Many Famous Japanese and International Brand Names

As the first large-scale shopping mall in the Hokuriku region, AEON MALL Shinkomatsu proudly houses many brand name shops, including ZARA, alongside convenient duty-free services.

SAC'S BAR Plus is a specialty store that carries a variety of brands focusing on items made-in-Japan, including leather bags and other miscellaneous goods.

PORTER is a brand that has a wide selection of bags that are popular amongst domestic and international visitors. The shop also offers duty-free services available to international shoppers.

The SAC'S BAR Plus inside AEON MALL Shinkomatsu differs from your typical SAC'S BAR store. There's a corner in this shop where you'll find products from the store’s own original brand, kissora.

The kissora bags have a special warmth to their touch, using an attractive leather material that actually improves as it ages. Many of the items available are crafted by Japanese craftspeople, and there are also some special items made in collaboration with Italian brands.

Exclusive Products in the Hokuriku Region

You'll find an AEON Supermarket inside AEON MALL Shinkomatsu. This supermarket offers some local specialties*, including Kaga pears, horsehair crabs, and sweet shrimp. The supermarket also carries a wide selection of sweets made by famous Japanese confectionery makers.

There are also many products that are exclusively sold in the Hokuriku Region available here. While strolling inside, you'll discover various regional delicacies which are popular among the locals.

In particular, the Kikuhime-brand of sake was the first sake in Japan to use 100% Yamada Nishiki rice, a top-quality rice for sake-brewing. Kikuhime is Ishikawa Prefecture’s specialty sake. The sake has a delightfully sharp taste, complimented by a sophisticated fragrance. Kikuhime fans will never hesitate to buy this sake whenever and wherever they find it being sold.

There's also UKEIAN's Gold Leaf Castella Sponge Cake. This dessert uses eggs from a breed of chickens called Ukokkei, which produce some very rich-flavored yolks. It is a fancy looking dessert, and makes for a popular souvenir either for your friends or yourself!

*The items on sale can sometimes change depending on the season.

The cosmetics corner in AEON Supermarket is lined with famous brand names and natural make-up companies.

For those visiting Japan, tax-free purchases made at the AEON MALL Supermarket can be processed at their duty-free counter.

When you buy something at other specialty shops, ask the staff about duty-free purchases and please follow the necessary steps for tax-free processing at that location.

With so many attractive items available to purchase, visitors at AEON MALL Shinkomatsu might end up buying much more than they originally planned. But no need to worry!

AEON MALL makes shopping more convenient by offering a variety of free lockers for easy storage (see photo above).

There are regular sized lockers and even large ones where you can push an entire shopping cart into! You'll also find refrigerated locker units for storing fresh food items. These lockers are all complementary for AEON shoppers.

Just pick an available locker to store your goods inside, then return for more enjoyable shopping. You can repeat this cycle as many times as you want!

AEON MALL: An Art Gallery Decorated with Kutani Pottery

Ishikawa Prefecture is famous for its Kutani-ware, or Kutani-yaki in Japanese. Craftspeople use clay dug up from the Kutani Mines to create exquisitely colorful traditional works.

The Flower Square at the center of AEON MALL Shinkomatsu, showcases the Kutani-Gosai-Bashira. This is a large pillar that features 108 Kutani-ware dishes stretching all the way up to the third floor. This is the ideal spot within the mall for taking some great photos to share on social media! (See photo above.)

Near the south entrance of Flower Square's elevator area, the back wall has been turned into a relief board featuring Kutani-ware-inspired designs.

Inside the mall you’ll find models of dump trucks and heavy construction machinery made by Kutani-ware artists. As you walk through the mall, you’ll feel like you're inside an art gallery!

Picture courtesy of Starbucks Coffee

In recent years, many Kutani-ware pieces have featured some more modern designs. Additionally, many famous brands are developing new products incorporating Kutani-ware pottery.

In particular, Starbucks Coffee Shops across Ishikawa Prefecture sell Kutani-ware mugs. This is part of the JIMOTO-made Series, showcasing products that incorporate local crafting culture. Since they're extremely popular, it can also be difficult to find them, so keep an eye out!

The Starbucks inside AEON MALL Shinkomatsu usually has a wide selection of these mugs, making it easy to buy one.

The wall inside AEON MALL's Starbucks is decorated with Kutani-ware, allowing visitors to get a good look at the local culture.

From the Hakusan Terrace on the mall's third floor, visitors are able to get a great view of Mt. Haku: one of Japan's Three Holy Mountains.

Nearby there is a children's space where parents and kids can enjoy the beautiful scenery while having a meal.

A Restaurant Zone Featuring Famous Hokuriku Gourmet Food

AEON MALL Shinkomatsu has two food zones: the Komatsu Food Corridor and Food Forest.

Komatsu Food Corridor

The Komatsu Food Corridor is notable for its interesting checkered-patterned ceiling. Guests can enjoy a tasty meal while being surrounded by modern Japanese design.

This food zone has many famous Japanese shops offering yakiniku (grilled beef), teishoku (set meals), nabe (hot pot entrees), ramen, tonkatsu pork dishes, and a variety of other cuisines. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of flavors here!

Lovers of fresh seafood won't want to miss out on Mori Mori Sushi, one of Hokuriku's famous conveyor belt sushi chains.

Food Forest

For parents and children, we recommend the food court called Food Forest.

In addition to tatami-mat seating, this food court has the largest LED Wall of any shopping mall in Japan. Children will be glued to this bright, colorful display!

Komatsu Marche's Budo no Mori

AEON MALL is also home to Komatsu Marche, an area lined with tasty sweets shops.

Among them, you'll find Budo no Mori (formerly called Budo no Ki), a western-style confectionery that started in Kanazawa which now has several locations throughout Japan. They celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2022.

Cake (upper left), Nyanko no Baum (upper right), cream sandwich (lower left), pudding (lower right)

Our recommended item is the cream sandwich. This is a cookie with a distinct almond fragrance and cream filling made from Japanese butter and two kinds of raisins. The full-bodied flavor is something you won't grow tired of.

The best-before date for the Kokeko no Pudding lets it last about six months, making it an ideal sweet souvenir to take home with you.

Enjoy Shopping at AEON MALL Shinkomatsu

Many people use Komatsu Airport after visiting Kanazawa, Kaga Onsen, Fukui Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture, or any of Hokuriku's famous sightseeing spots.

Located near the airport, AEON MALL Shinkomatsu allows visitors to enjoy gourmet food and Kanazawa shopping while viewing some arts and crafts in a gallery-like environment.

Make your Hokuriku excursion more memorable by purchasing an exclusive local souvenir from this area!

Special Coupon: Discount Shopping at AEON STYLE

When shopping at the AEON STYLE supermarket, click on the digital voucher below and show it at the register to get a 5% discount on your purchases!

Aeon Mall Shinkomatsu

315 Seirokucho, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture 923-8565