A Complete AEON MALL Guide: Not Just Shopping! Enjoy the Latest Activities for All Ages

AEON MALL: A Must-Visit Spot in Japan

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Those planning a trip to Japan may worry about the weather and if it's going to rain, how to satisfy all the family members to keep the kids excited, or where to go shopping for must-buy brands and souvenirs.

AEON MALL, located all over the country, has answers to the questions mentioned above.

They are different from a conventional shopping mall, offering the latest fashion items, cosmetics, food, and souvenirs.

AEON MALL is also furnished with an area to enjoy games, and concept shops. It is like a huge, indoor theme park, where all the visitors can have fun.

Travelers of all ages can have a pleasant time at the mall all day, regardless of the weather. It is one of the best places to drop by, where visitors can spend time without any worries.

Five Reasons to Visit AEON MALL

A One-Stop Mall

During a trip, time is the most valuable asset. Visitors can shop, dine, or have fun at AEON MALL. There is no need to move to other destinations, so it will be a time well spent.

They offer everything that you would want, from the latest fashion products to popular character items, all in one place.

A Comfortable Indoor Facility

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All the facilities are located inside the building, so visitors will not be affected by rain, heat, or cold. They can enjoy the cozy atmosphere, regardless of the weather.

Services for Tourists from Abroad

AEON MALL is a tourist-friendly mall, offering duty-free service at most stores.

They also have multi-lingual signage, and special coupons for visitors from abroad. Baggage can be stored in large-sized, coin-operated lockers, allowing easy shopping.

Outstanding Access from Any Location

Most AEON MALLs can be accessed easily. Some malls are situated next to train stations, and others are connected to major airports by shuttle buses.

First-time visitors to Japan will not have to worry about using Japan's public transportation system to get to the mall, which can involve transferring multiple times.

Entertainment Facilities for All Ages

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From amusement parks for children to hot springs, or cozy cafes for adults to relax at, AEON MALL offers a wide variety of facilities for people of all ages.

Visitors can have fun with their families, friends, or someone special for a special experience.

Four Facilities Popular with Families

In case of going out with children, parents have to consider if their children will be able to enjoy themselves.

AEON MALL offers a wide variety of places for kids to play and learn. They will be able to go all out while having fun and can make special memories.

Unko Mueseum Okinawa/AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom

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In September 2025, Unko Mueseum Okinawa opened at AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom. This is a facility that will change the image of unko (poop), way beyond the imagination of the visitors, in a cute and surprising manner.

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The interior is filled with unko in various colors and designs. A huge Poop Volcano; My Unko Maker, an attraction where children sitting on a toilet make a poop buddy; and Let's Draw Your Poop, a corner for kids to draw on a toilet as their canvas, are some of its highlights bring surprise and laughter.

There are experience-based games and various photo spots in the museum. This is a place for people of all ages, where everyone can have a good laugh.

Space Labo and Asoble/THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU

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Space Labo at THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU is a museum where visitors can experience and learn about science and space.

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The most popular attraction is Science and Tornadoes, which re-creates a rare natural phenomenon that is typically difficult to capture.

Various gadgets and models related to space and science, piquing the children's curiosity, are displayed in the spacious facility.

Asoble is a large-scale, indoor amusement park furnished with next-generation playground equipment, where both children and their parents can run around to their hearts' content while learning and having fun in an immersive experience.

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In the interactive area, there is a climbing zone, a long slide, and a three-dimensional maze. Children can enjoy themselves in a safe environment.

There is a break area where parents can rest, while watching the kids play. This is a facility for the whole family.

Bandai Namco Cross Store/AEON MALL KYOTO

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Bandai Namco Cross Store in AEON MALL KYOTO is an amusement facility handling character items produced by the Bandai Namco group.

Visitors can enjoy the latest game machines, which includes crane games and capsule toys. From limited anime figures to cute stuffed dolls, enthusiasts will want to collect every item.

Wonder Rink/THE OUTLETS HIROSHIMA

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Wonder Rink, located in THE OUTLETS HIROSHIMA at Hiroshima City, is an indoor skating rink, which is open throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy skating, regardless of the season.

Rental shoes and protectors are available, so come empty-handed. First-time skaters can also have fun safely at this rink.

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Along with the rink, there is also a trampoline zone at the mall where you can play hard, which is popular among family and friend groups.

This is an ideal spot for some exercise during a trip, to refresh your mind and body, and will have you smiling.

Four Facilities to Visit With Friends or Someone Special

Gashacoco/AEON MALL Narita

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A large number of visitors to Japan enjoy capsule toy machines, and gashacoco has become a popular spot to enthusiasts.

Eye-catching machines are lined up in a row, offering a surprisingly wide variety of items. From world-famous anime characters to elaborate miniature models, they are sure to fascinate the visitors.

Tokoname Onsen Mago no Yu/AEON MALL Tokoname

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At AEON MALL Tokoname, along with shopping, visitors can also soak in an onsen (hot spring). After a spending spree, head for Mago no Yu, the onsen facility, to revive the body and mind.

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There is a spacious indoor bathing room and an open-air bath, which will soothe the visitors' fatigue, and enlighten their mood.

The facility is furnished with a dining space, so visitors can quench their hunger as well. Make a visit before heading for the airport to end your trip on a happy note.

Mipig cafe/AEON LakeTown

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Mipig cafe is a place to mingle with adorable micro pigs. It has the cozy atmosphere of a home, where the active, friendly pigs come scurrying to greet the visitors.

The innocent animals have a mysterious charm, which should make the visitors forget their daily worries. Some people, by just taking photographs, may use all the memory in their smartphones.

Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten Nagoya/AEON MALL Nagoya Noritake Garden

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Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten Nagoya, located inside AEON MALL Nagoya Noritake Garden, is the only planetarium at an AEON MALL in Japan.

This planetarium employs the Dynavision®-LED projection system, the first dome LED system in Japan. It produces a deep, realistic image, making the visitors feel as if they are seeing the real stars.

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The planetarium shows entertainment programs as well through artworks and music, so you can enjoy the exhibits without knowing much about stars. Visitors can immerse themselves in the spectacle of sound and light.

Aurora Seat is a special type in which visitors can watch the projection lying down. It is limited to four, and has a romantic air.

This is a perfect spot to relax during shopping under the beautiful, tranquil starry sky.

A Place to Have Fun Wherever You Are in Japan

Each AEON MALL, located all over Japan, has its own appeals. On your next trip to Japan, be sure to check if there is a mall located nearby.

The following is a list of popular and unique facilities. If there is a spot that piques your interest, add it on the itinerary.

Hokkaido/Tohoku Region

AEON MALL Natori, located next to Morisekinoshita Station, is one of the popular malls in the Tohoku Region. It can be easily accessed from Sendai City and Sendai Airport with public transportation.

Various souvenirs of Sendai are displayed in the mall, along with Moff animal cafe, where visitors can pet cuddly animals. This is a place for people of all ages, to drop by on your way to another destination.

Kanto Region

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AEON MALL Makuhari New City, one of the largest shopping centers in Japan, is spacious enough for visitors to spend a whole day there. Kandu is a facility where children can experience various jobs. Located at Ekimae Mall, it is recommended for families.

Kids wear a uniform, and try their hands in about thirty types of jobs. They can be a pilot, police officer, or a patissier, have fun, and learn at the same time.

The mall is only about a 30 minute train ride away from Tokyo Station.

THE OUTLETS SHONAN HIRATSUKA is not just an outlet mall, but a place where nature and people can exist in harmony.

There is a spacious open-air green park at the center, where visitors can take a break on the lawn in between shopping. Green Summit offers a rental gear service, so families can enjoy the sunlight and breeze together.

About 150 stores, from international fashion brands to outdoor gear, are lined up inside. There are comfortable outdoors seats, and an amusement facility for families as well, so visitors can enjoy a unique style of shopping at this mall.

Chubu Region

AEON MALL Matsumoto, surrounded by a picturesque scenery, is the place to appreciate the appeals of Nagano Prefecture. It is located near Matsumoto Castle, a national treasure, and Nawate Shop Street, which has an artistic air, giving it great access to major sightseeing spots.

It might be fun to visit the historic buildings in Matsumoto, and shop or dine afterwards at the mall. There are stores and restaurants handling the local products, so it is an ideal spot to dine, or to look for souvenirs.

AEON MALL Nagoya Noritake Garden has become one of the tourist destinations in the area. It is within a walking distance from Nagoya Station, located next to Noritake Garden, a facility with a distinguished history.

The highlight of the mall is Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten Nagoya, which offers a romantic view of the starry skies, drawing a large number of visitors.

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The huge bookshelf at Tsutaya Bookstore has become a hot topic in social media. Visitors can take a walk at the nearby park, and appreciate the natural and cultural appeals of the mall.

AEON MALL ShinKomatsu, located at the gateway to the Hokuriku Region, offers easy access for travelers. It is close to Komatsu Airport and JR Komatsu Station, which is convenient for both arriving and departing travelers. The mall is an ideal spot to dine, shop, or to take a break.

A cinema complex and a large bookstore, along with stores handling popular fashion brands and general merchandise, are lined up at the mall. Visitors looking for special products or souvenirs from all over Japan should also take a look.

Kansai/Kinki Region

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AEON MALL KYOTO, located near Kyoto Station, is a spot where all Gundam enthusiasts wish to visit.

Gundam Base Satellite, the official Gunpla store, is located in the mall. It handles the latest model kits, along with kits that can be purchased only at this store. The lineup will surely excite the visitors.

As it is only a 5 minute walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, the store can be visited on the first day of your trip, or before leaving Japan.

Chugoku Region

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THE OUTLETS HIROSHIMA is one of the largest malls in the Chugoku/Shikoku Region. It is a commercial complex for regional revitalization, which offers shopping, dining, and entertainment. There are more than 120 domestic and international brand stores in the mall.

Wonder Rink, an indoor skating rink, cinema complex, and a VR amusement facility, are located on the first floor.

A wide variety of eateries, along with famous brand stores are lined up at the mall, so visitors can shop and dine leisurely. The mall can be accessed easily from JR Hiroshima Station by bus, offering an opportunity to go shopping or dining, along with entertainment.

AEON MALL Okayama, the largest shopping mall in west Japan, is a symbolic building in Okayama City. An underground passage runs from JR Okayama Station to the mall, so it can be accessed easily, even on a rainy day.

There are more than 350 shops in the mall, including boutique shops, stores that handle the latest fashion items, and local goods.

The mall is furnished with a cinema complex, along with eateries to enjoy local desserts and fruits. It is a pleasant place to shop, with a wide variety of stores and easy accessibility.

Kyushu/Okinawa Region

THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU is a mall consisting of outlet stores. It is connected to AEON MALL Yahatahigashi, which carries daily necessities, so travelers can enjoy two types of shopping.

Amusement parks such as Space Labo and Asoble are located in the mall, so it is an ideal destination for families.

After looking for a find at the outlet stores, visitors can dine or shop for everyday items. The mall offers a wide variety of stores, lined up spaciously.

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AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom, which has an air of a tropical resort, is the largest commercial facility in the central Okinawa area. Sunlight streams into the interior, as the building is designed with large openings. Just walking in the bright, sunlit mall will make visitors feel relaxed.

There is a large aquarium at the center of the mall, where all the visitors stop in their tracks to take a look, which also acts as a symbol of AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom.

Along with famous brands, both domestic and international, there are stores handling Okinawan products such as Ryukyu glassware, awamori, and kokuto. People will be able to appreciate the local culture while shopping.

The Unko Museum, which offers refreshing activities for all the family members, is also located at the mall.

At AEON MALL, there is something for every family member, or for friends with different tastes. Be sure to add it to your itinerary on the next trip to Japan. Your visit, which you can enjoy for the entire day, will be a memorable event.

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