AEON MALL Tokoname: Enjoy Hot Springs & Go-Karting Near Chubu Airport!

• 1. What Makes AEON MALL Tokoname So Attractive?
• 2. Wonder Forest Curio: Enjoy Go-Karting and Hot Springs!
• 3. Recommended Shops At AEON MALL Tokoname
• 4. Recommended Restaurants At AEON MALL Tokoname

1. What Makes AEON MALL Tokoname So Attractive?

AEON MALL Tokoname is a shopping center near Chubu Centrair International Airport where visitors can enjoy shopping and various activities, including outdoor actvities and go-kart racing!

First, we'll introduce the attractive features of the mall by explaining about transportation access, its most popular spots, and so on.

Access From Chubu Centrair International Airport

The most attractive feature of AEON MALL Tokoname is its close proximity to Chubu Centrair International Airport.

From the airport to the mall it's only three minutes by train! Passengers can disembark at Rinku Tokoname Station on the Nagoya Railroad Meitetsu Airport Line.

Then after passing through the ticket gates and turning left, you'll see the sign for AEON MALL Tokoname.

Just walk along the sidewalk towards the sign and you'll be able to reach the shopping mall easily. It’s just a 1 minute walk from the station! If you look at the map on your smartphone you won't have to worry about getting lost.

Alternatively you can take the free shuttle bus to AEON Tokoname from Chubu International Airport. It takes 15 minutes to the mall, but may be good to consider if you have a lot of luggage with you.

This Great Photo Spot Features a Gigantic Beckoning Cat!

Aichi Prefecture's Tokoname City is Japan's largest producer of maneki neko (beckoning cat). The city makes an impressive 80% of Japan's total annual production.

In honor of the city, you can see a giant maneki neko figurine at AEON MALL Tokoname. It waits for visitors at the first floor entrance to the restaurant street, Tokoname Noren Gai.

This is one of the world's largest maneki neko. It always attracts the attention of people passing by.

This has become a popular photo spot, and every day many people enjoy taking pictures with their smartphone in one hand.

In front of the figurine, feline paw prints on the floor indicate where you should stand when taking a picture. So anyone will be able to take some instagrammable photos!

Right beside the maneki neko you can have a hands-on experience decorating your own maneki neko. On a completely white maneki neko model, participants can apply their desired colors (see photo above).

When you're alll finished, you can take this model home with you. So how about making your own one-of-a-kind beckoning cat figurine?

More Than 160 Stores, Duty-Free Shopping, and Plenty of Lockers

Picture courtesy of AEON MALL

At AEON MALL Tokoname there are more than 160 shops. So shoppers will be happy to know that regardless of age, there's something for everyone including clothing stores, pharmacies, animation shops and shops selling daily and miscellaneous goods.

Better still, many of these spots offer duty free shopping. Those eligible for duty free can enjoy even better deals.

On the mall premises there are complimentary lockers, so even shoppers who've made many purchases don't have to worry.

Just store your purchases in the locker and now—with both hands free—you can continue enjoying your shopping excursion.

Coupons Offer Even More Savings for International Visitors!

In addition to duty free services, AEON Mall also offers discount coupons for international visitors. These are available at the information center on the first floor.

There are also coupons at the entrance to AEON MALL Tokoname. At the same time, please pick up a sightseeing booklet.

2. Wonder Forest Curio: Enjoy Go-Karting & Hot Springs!

At AEON MALL Tokoname there are many ways to enjoy yourself besides shopping.

Wonder Forest Curio is an activity facility where children all the way to adults can have a good time. Next, we introduce the most popular of these activities.

Go-Kart Circuit: Feel Like a Real Race Driver!

At Seaside Circuit, visitors can enjoy go-karting on an authentic race course.

Especially popular among families with children are the kids' go-karts. These allow children at least three years of age to also join in on the fun! There are also two-seater go-karts which we recommend for couples.

Both adults and children can participate with the go-kart fun at Seaside Circuit. Admission for racing is 2,500 for men, 1,800 yen for women and juniors 7 and up; and 500 yen for the Kids Go Kart suitable for ages 3 and up. Insurance is with regular adult and junior go-karting.

More information can be found at the Seaside Circuit Go Kart website: https://www.seaside-circuit.com/information/EnPage/tk_en.html

Before going for a spin around the circuit, an instructor will politely explain everything, so even first-timers can have a worry-free experience. Participants will undoubtedly be able to have a safe and enjoyable ride.

Plenty of Other Attractions As Well!

Wonder Jump is a 17 X 24 meter-sized large trampoline. Kids love it and it's also popular with adults because it offers a good amount of exercise. Groups of children or adults and even parents and their kids can have plenty of fun.

There are also basketball hoops and a diving board so this is a good opportunity for challenging yourself. Please try the trampoline, something you don't usually have the chance to do.

Also popular is Climbing Tower The Rock (*), where you can climb up a seven-meter-high rock cliff, and Wonder Sky, a thrilling athletic course.

Wonder Sky (high adventure rope course) offers an easy course for youngsters three years old and up, all the way to a more challenging advanced course that's eight meters in height. Children and adults alike won't get tired of this activity which allows you to choose a course based on degree of difficulty and your age.

*Must be at least four years of age. Those who weigh less than 20 kilograms or more than 110 kilograms are not allowed to join.

Tokoname Hot Springs (Mago-no-Yu): Soothe Your Body and Soul

A hot spring facility called Tokoname Onsen Mago-no-Yu is located inside Wonder Forest Curio. It offers 12 different kinds of hot spring baths and two outdoor baths (rotemburo), so visitors can spend some relaxing and peaceful time here.

If you take a relaxing dip in the hot spring before boarding the plane for home, you might be able to reduce the fatigue that usually accompanies a long flight.

3. Recommended Shops at AEON MALL Tokoname

With more than 160 stores, AEON MALL Tokoname offers a wide range of shopping choices, from highly-unique original shops all the way to classic, well known shops. Shoppers will definitely be able to find a shop that they like. All the stores in the mall are attractive but next we'll introduce our most recommended shops.

BRONX: Coordinate Your Wardrobe With American-Style Clothing

BRONX is a brand that deals primarily with American casual (*) fashion. The clothes are stylish, yet comfortable and easy to wear, and popular among the young crowd.

The BRONX at AEON MALL Tokoname is the store's first location in the Chubu Region.

*American casual: Refers to American-style fashion and also the act of getting dressed up in this fashion style.

They even have a full selection of small items and accessories such as backpacks and hats, so it's possible to coordinate your entire wardrobe at this one shop. All items are both attractive and functional, making them just right for everyday use.

Right-on: Featuring Japanese Casual Wear

Right-on is a shop known for its popular Japanese fashion brand. Shoppers can pick up jeans—the shop's main focus—as well as casual fashion items that keep in tune with the latest Japanese trends.

In addition to clothes there are also miscellaneous goods, so just looking around the store is exciting and you probably won't be able to choose what to buy. The cute miscellaneous goods are also perfect as souvenirs.

Capsule Lab (Kyaracap): A Full Selection of Animation Goods

Capsule Lab (Kyaracap) is a must-visit for animation (anime) lovers. This specialty shop sells popular Japanese animation and game-related goods.

Highly-acclaimed animation series such as SPY×FAMILY (Japanese) and Tokyo Ghoul:re (Japanese) are also popular overseas as well. They captivate anime fans worldwide.

This spot is a kind of microcosm of Japanese animation, so you can have fun just by looking at everything. You’ll be thrilled when you’re surrounded by all these animation goods, so even if you don’t know a lot about animation you can still enjoy yourself here.

FINES Pharma: A Stylish Pharmacy

FINES Pharma originated in Mie Prefecture’s Ise City. It has a stylish atmosphere and is somewhat different from a typical pharmacy in Japan. The interior was built with attention to design, so people can shop here comfortably.

In addition to various kinds of medicinal products, there’s a full lineup of popular cosmetics and miscellaneous goods, all the way to trendy health food products. So people often lose track of the time as they become more absorbed in their shopping.

With such a wide selection, we also recommend bulk shopping for our international visitors.

4. Recommended Restaurants at AEON MALL Tokoname

The restaurants at AEON MALL Tokoname also have a good reputation. On the first floor there's a restaurant area known as Tokoname Noren Gai, and on the second floor, shoppers can enjoy a casual meal at a food court called Food Forest.

You'll also find many famous local restaurants here. So why not take this opportunity to give some of them a try?

Ohitsu Gohan Shirokujichu: Tasty Ochatsuke Using Dashi Stock!

Ohitsu Gohan Shirokujichu is a Tokoname restaurant in Tokoname Noren Gai. The shop proudly serves ohitsu (*) gohan, which uses glossy and sticky rice from Aizuwakamatsu City (Fukushima).

*ohitsu: A wooden container for keeping freshly cooked rice. It naturally adjusts the water content and prevents the rice from drying out (see photo below).

When you sit down at your table, they'll bring some fragrant katsuo (bonito) dashi stock, so before starting the main course give this soup a try.

The menu features seafood donburi, simmered fish, and even hamburger steak, not to mention the popular tempura dishes. All of these go perfectly with the ohitsu gohan.

As a final way to enjoy your meal, put some tempura or fresh seafood on your rice. Then pour dashi stock over top and also experience this dish as ochazuke (*).

Additional servings of dashi stock are complimentary. Top your dish with the desired amount of tempura and nori seaweed and you can create your own original ochazuke.

*ochazuke: A dish consisting of rice topped with green tea or dashi stock (see photo above).

Sugakiya: Nagoya's Famous Ramen Shop

Sugakiya is a chain ramen shop centered in Japan's Tokai Region. It's located on the second floor in Food Forest and is especially popular with families.

It first opened in Nagoya in 1946 and is now loved by people throughout the country.

Picture courtesy of Sugakiya

Their standard ramen uses a Japanese-style tonkotsu (pork bone) broth. But they also have an extensive limited-time-only menu, so diners can look forward to encountering some new flavors whenever they drop in.

Ramen prices start at 430 yen (after tax), so being able to enjoy ramen at reasonable prices is also an attractive feature of the shop. For dessert, please try their popular ice cream or Japanese zenzai (red bean soup with mochi).

Enjoy AEON MALL Tokoname to Your Heart's Content!

AEON MALL Tokoname is just one station and three minutes by train from Chubu Centrair International Airport. It's so conveniently located that it makes the perfect final destination before taking the plane back home.

If you're going to be using Chubu Centrair International Airport, then how about enjoying some last minute shopping and activities at the mall before returning home?

Aeon Mall Tokoname

2-20-3 Rinkucho, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture 479-0882

Written by kevin.wang
Sponsored by AEON MALL