On this trip to Kobe, I made a point of setting aside time to visit Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets! You can get there by bus from Sannomiya, and it was more convenient than I expected. As soon as I arrived, I realized how large the complex really is. The streets have an open-air design with the feel of an American town, so walking around and shopping gives it a somewhat foreign atmosphere.
There are quite a lot of brands and products here, including clothing, shoes, bags, and all kinds of household goods. There’s plenty to browse, and it’s easy to spend a lot of time here without realizing it. But because the complex is so large, trying to walk through every area will really make your feet sore. Toward the end, all I wanted was to find somewhere to sit and rest.
Another big plus is that Sanda AEON is right next to the outlet. After finishing here, you can keep browsing at AEON, extending your shopping trip with no worries about running out of places to shop!
There are also several ways to get here. You can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya, transfer to a bus at Sanda Station, or take a highway bus from Osaka Station.
After walking around this time, I felt that if you already have certain brands in mind, it’s a good idea to check the store locations beforehand. Otherwise, you may get lost in such a large complex and wear yourself out.
Overall, this is definitely a good place for people who enjoy shopping to include in their Kobe itinerary. Between the outlet and the AEON next door, you can shop for quite a while! All I can say is that the shopping was fun, and my feet definitely felt it too!
