AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom: Okinawa Biggest Shopping Mall
AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom, the largest shopping center in Okinawa , is easily accessible from Naha Airport and Naha Bus Terminal. This huge shoping mall has over 200 shops, including the Pokémon Center Okinawa, and also offers duty-free services. It's also an ideal place to shop and look for souvenirs...
Big Shopping Center, Easy Access
AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom is easily accessible across all of Okinawa. There is an express bus service departing from Naha Airport, and the mall is also accessible using buses running regular routes that cover the entire island.
Picture courtesy of Aeon Mall
Asahibashi, a monorail station close to the airport, connects to Naha Bus Terminal, which serves various buses running regular routes around the mall. There are many hotels in this area for tourists who frequent the bus terminal. Alternatively, you can use a rental car or chartered taxi as another option to get around.
There are over 200 stores in the shopping center, including a supermarket, pharmacy , restaurants, and stores selling clothing or household goods.
The large aquarium at the entrance is a popular photo spot among visitors. While the main attraction are the tropical fish swimming in the tanks, the decorations for the aquarium change seasonally. The photo above was taken during Halloween.
Okinawa’s largest mall offers duty-free services for overseas visitors at more than half of the stores selling fashion items. Inside the supermarket AEON STYLE are stores carrying local products such as confections, awamori (the island's locally produced alcohol), and tea. All of these items make perfect souvenirs.
The tourist information counter assists visitors to Japan, offering various services, including a free bus ticket to the airport. You can also receive a shopping coupon by showing the QR code downloaded from a designated website. Be sure to drop by the counter when visiting the mall!
Recommended Stores
Pokémon Center Okinawa (Duty-Free Store)
The official Pokémon Center Okinawa is located next to the entrance.
AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom is home to the first Pokémon Center in Okinawa.
At the entrance, Pikachu and Arcanine can be seen greeting visitors.
The store handles a wide selection of Pokémon related items including the video games, card games, and scores of various merchandise.
Visitors can shop leisurely and look for their favorite Pokémon goods.
Fans won’t want to miss the photo spot outside the store!
At Chura-Pika Square, there are Pikachu dressed in traditional Okinawan attire, ready to participate in Eisa and Ryukyu folk dance. Be sure to take a photo when you get the chance!
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Kojima x Bic Camera (Duty-Free Store)
Shopping at a mass home electronics retailer or drugstore for the latest products is one of the appeals of traveling in Japan. Okinawa’s biggest mall is home to two of these large electronics shops.
To those looking for tech and appliances, Kojima x Bic Camera is a home electronics retailer that should not be missed!
Picture courtesy of Kojima x Bic Camera
While audio items and cooking utensils are popular, the beauty products near the store entrance are also items many customers flock to. Many overseas visitors can be seen toting their purchases.
Popular Brands
Wego (Duty-Free Store)
Wego is an innovative Japanese fashion brand. With trendsetting designs and affordable prices, the younger generation adores their products. Based on various styles originating from the fashion streets of Harajuku, the store also offers items selected by the brand.
While their main concept is street style, Wego also produces adorable and cool items as well. Customers can choose from various styles to make their own fashion statement.
Standard Products
Standard Products is a brand that was established in 2021 by Daiso, the pioneer of 100-yen stores.
The new store's motto is "A little bit better is much better." It offers revised products priced mainly at 330 yen and other practical items at 550 yen, 770 yen, and 1,100 yen (tax included).
Household goods, kitchen utensils, outdoor gear, and pet items can be found in the store. There are some items that are especially popular with overseas visitors, so this makes a great place to find some affordable and unique souvenirs to take home.
Sense of Place by Urban Research (Duty-Free Store)
Sense of Place offers various styles, from casual to formal. Customers can choose among clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories in a multitude of colors and patterns to create an original outfit.
Fans of this brand should definitely make their way to this part of the mall!
Taste Local Cuisine
At AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom, visitors can eat at 35 different restaurants, including the food court that has 2,000 seats to relax at.
Blue Seal
Blue Seal is the most famous ice cream brand in Okinawa. It is also popular among tourists, making this an enticing dessert that shouldn't be missed! Customers can relax and enjoy ice cream inside the spacious store.
The colorful interior showcases an American atmosphere that is the perfect spot to take photos. Local flavors such as salted chinsuko (Okinawan cookies) and ube (purple yam) are especially popular. The rich-tasting Blue Seal should satisfy everyone with a sweet tooth!
Experience the Many Attractions at this Mall!
AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom is the largest shopping center on the island. This expansive facility is an ideal place to take a break during a drive. With its selection of international and domestic brands, visitors can enjoy the vacation atmosphere while shopping or dining.
The mall is perfect as the first stop on your trip, or as the last stop before departing back home. Be sure to include this mall on your travel itinerary when visiting Okinawa!
FAQ
How can I get to AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom?
AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom is located on Okinawa island, is easily accessible by express bus from Naha Airport and Naha Bus Terminal.
You can learn more at the official website:
https://en.aeonmall.global/mall/okinawarycom-aeonmall/access-okinawarycom/
What kinds of shops do AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom have?
AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom is a shopping mall with various shops selling a wide variety of items such as clothing, entertainment, electric appliance shops, and much more at great prices. There are also many restaurants where you can take a break and enjoy between your shopping sessions.
For a comprehensive list of shops, visit the official website:
https://en.aeonmall.global/shop-okinawarycom/
Can I use credit cards at the stores?
Credit cards are an accepted method of payment.
Are there any duty-free stores?
Some of the shops in the mall are duty-free. *Tax exemptions are only applicable to those who are not residents of Japan.
Please refer to the site below for more information about tax exemption:
https://www.japan.travel/en/plan/japans-tax-exemption/
Are there any places where I can store my suitcases and luggage?
Free and paid lockers are available in the mall for storing your luggage.
Are there any coupons available?
Visit the official website for coupons and campaigns available at AEON MALLs: https://en.aeonmall.global/coupon-list/
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