What other travelers are saying about Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa
I came a year ago, and it was a ghost town. This year, I was surprised to find the place rejuvenated, and there was actually a crowd, much better than last year. However, much can still be done to enhance the overall experience.
Spend some time in this factory outlet and u can really snag some good deals..
Though not as big as the outlets in Sapporo, this is less crowded when I visit...
Parking is also aplenty...
One of the four best outlets/shopping malls in Okinawa a must visit checklist during ur stay, make sure u do research if your favorite brands here, there’s another new shopping mall of IIAS nearby hence could do a combo visit.
ASHIBINAA Outlet stands as yet another monument to the slow death of the outlet mall - a relic of a fading industry, clinging desperately to a twilight that’s already slipping beneath the horizon.
Predictably, this outlet mall follows the same tired formula: a dreary parade of uninspired Western brands, indistinguishable from any middling outlet in the US or Canada. Without a trace of Japanese character to lend it charm, one wonders why any overseas visitor would bother making the trip.
The sheer scale of the space holds tantalising potential, but alas, the management appears steadfast in its devotion to monotony. One might almost admire the commitment to mediocrity, if only it weren’t so profoundly dull.
Plenty of parking space. If you want grab some stuff from the standard brands. Wacoal had pretty good selection and prices were attractive. Banana republic also had a good selection of items. No food within shopping area except an Indian restaurant on 2nd floor.
