By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department
“Chitose Outlet Rera” is located near New Chitose Airport. It takes just 3 minutes by JR from New Chitose Airport, and there’s also a free shuttle bus that runs twice an hour, with a journey time of about 10 minutes. During peak season weekends in some months, the frequency increases to four times an hour, making it extremely convenient.
“Chitose Outlet Rera” is located near New Chitose Airport. It takes just 3 minutes by JR from New Chitose Airport, and there’s also a free shuttle bus that runs twice an hour, with a journey time of about 10 minutes. During peak season weekends in some months, the frequency increases to four times an hour, making it extremely convenient.
It takes just 3 minutes by JR from New Chitose Airport to reach Chitose Outlet Rera. (Photo provided by Chitose Outlet Rera, the same applies below)
Rera boasts a vast area with over 140 stores, offering the most comprehensive range of goods. It is Hokkaido’s first and largest open-air outlet mall. Year-round store discounts range from 50% to 70% off, and there are four major seasonal sales events each year, with discounts as low as 10% off during those periods. Both adults and children can shop happily here. Each store also promptly stocks the latest seasonal items, all available at discounted prices—no wonder it’s a top spot for last-minute shopping before heading home.
Rera covers a large area and is Hokkaido’s first and largest open-air outlet mall.
In addition to a wide variety of goods, there are plenty of dining options here, including a Ramen Expo featuring five popular ramen shops from Hokkaido, as well as a large food court with 650 seats. Especially after its renovation and reopening in October 2017, the food court allows you to enjoy a variety of local Hokkaido specialties, such as “pork rice” from the Tokachi region or “tonkatsu pasta,” a famous dish from Kushiro. Every weekend, Rera also hosts entertainment activities that kids look forward to the most, ensuring a fresh and unique experience each time you visit.
Rera has a complete selection of shopping brands, offering everything from clothing and accessories to daily necessities and gourmet food, all at very attractive discount prices.
Rera has a tourist information center that provides advice and services for visitors, which is very convenient.
Notably, large duty-free chain stores and drugstores, which are especially popular with overseas tourists, also have outlets here. There is also a consultation desk certified by the Japan National Tourism Organization, where you can get all the information about the outlet and the latest tourism updates in Hokkaido. With shopping, food, outdoor activities, and more, plus the direct bus from Sapporo to Rera that began operation on May 1st this year, which can be booked online with great ease—make sure to visit when you’re in Hokkaido. You’re guaranteed to leave with a full load of great finds!
The “Zombie Escape × Escape Room” event held at Rera in July is a summer annual highlight.
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