What other travelers are saying about Rinku Premium Outlets
The brands are not the most luxurious, but upmarket enough to be considered premiums.
The area is large, spanning across 2 roads till the coastal area. There are many carpark lots available. The area near the coast is scenic. The main side is well connected to the sea side by overhead bridges.
Moreover, there are 2 levels each at the main and sea sides. It took about half a day just to finish walking both wings, without walking into more than 10 stores. I can see families spending an entire day, and a lot of money, after a weekend here.
Interesting shopping experience for tourists but for those looking for more luxurious brands, you may end up empty handed.
Rinku Town Premium Outlet is much bigger than I expected and such an easy place to shop. They have a good mix of popular labels and smaller niche brands, and the prices are quite reasonable — you can easily spend the whole day here without getting bored.
The food court is also worth a stop. A simple rule works perfectly here: if you see a long line, the food is almost guaranteed to be good.
I happened to visit during the Osaka Art Fireworks, and it made the experience even more memorable. The weather by the seaside was cool and refreshing, and the fireworks were stunning. If you’re lucky enough to catch the show while you’re here, don’t hesitate — it’s absolutely worth watching.
20251031 - premium outlet mall that can be accessed by train or shuttle bus from the airport. Besides both local and discounted brands, there are also other normal stores nearby. Most shops offer good discount, and more with the discount voucher you can scan at the information counter. Managed to get some exclusive design bags that are only available in Rinku at good prices.
Parking is 3 hours free for 2000 yen spending. Lots of shops. International brands. Discount is around 30 percent. There is sea side strip to see the view. Pretty nice before heading to the airport l.
Premium Outlet shpping centre in Rinku town.
5 minute bus ride from Kansai (KIX) airport. There is a bus that leaves either way every hour and can be caught for 300 yen.
About a 8 min walk from closest train station, passing through another outlet centre.
Mall is spread over 2 levels and 2 buildings. Has alot of local and foreign branded stores. Has free wifi, small food court and another area containing several restaurants.
Various discount vouchers can be obtained from their website. QR codes on posters throughout the centre can be scanned to access the website.
Transportation from the airport is straightforward. You can take the JR Hanwa Line or Nankai Main Line to Rinku Town Station, located approximately six minutes on foot from the outlet. A shuttle bus also operates daily from Kansai International Airport with one-way fares of 300 yen for adults and 150 yen for children. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
Yes, tax-free shopping is available at designated stores. You need to present your passport at the cashier and make purchases in one day at the same store. For general items like clothes, shoes, and bags, the minimum purchase is 5,000 yen (excluding tax) with no upper limit. For consumable items such as food and cosmetics, purchases must be between 5,000 and 500,000 yen. Items must be taken out of Japan within 30 days after purchase.
Foreign visitors can obtain an Inbound Coupon at the information center by presenting their passport, which provides 5% to 20% discounts at over half the stores. The outlet also hosts five major sales annually, including Premium Outlet Bargain sales in January and August, as well as seasonal sales in spring, summer, and winter.
The outlet provides rental strollers (coin-operated with 100 yen deposit), wheelchairs available free of charge at the Information Center, nursing rooms with hot water and microwaves, and prayer rooms. Information centers offer assistance in Japanese, English, and Chinese, along with building maps and foreign currency exchange machines. For parking, visitors receive three hours free with purchases of 2,000 yen or more, and all-day free parking with purchases of 50,000 yen or more at each store.
