Mitsui Outlet Park Marine Pia Kobe is set to reopen in November 2024, offering a revitalised shopping and dining experience. Located in Tarumi, Kobe, the outlet mall will feature approximately 150 stores, including 127 newly announced shops, ensuring a diverse range of products from luxury brands to lifestyle goods.
Key Features of the Reopened Mall
Weather-Resistant Indoor Mall: The new design focuses on an indoor layout, protecting visitors from the elements while providing a comfortable shopping environment.
Enhanced Dining Options:
Ground Floor: A food market with a variety of eat-in and take-out options.
Second Floor: A food court with terrace seating overlooking the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge.
Lagoon Area Developments: The lagoon area will be a major highlight, featuring restaurants, cafes, a BBQ area, and shops managed by Potomak, a renowned Kobe-based culinary company. This includes the flagship LAGOON TOOTH TOOTH, offering freshly baked goods and meals, LAGOON BBQ CLUB with premium BBQ experiences, and the retro-modern café, Kissa Taiyo Compass.
Entertainment and Relaxation: Alongside shopping and dining, the mall will offer various entertainment options, including a cinema, kids’ play areas, and scenic walking paths along the waterfront, enhancing the overall visitor experience.
Sustainability Efforts: The outlet has obtained the “ZEB Oriented” certification for energy efficiency, incorporating features like high-insulation materials, LED lighting, and solar panels.
Convenient Access:
By Car: Access off Route 2.
By Public Transport: A 9-minute walk from JR Kobe Line’s Tarumi Station and Sanyo Electric Railway’s Sanyo Tarumi Station.
Stay
The closest hotel to Marine Pia Kobe is the gorgeous Hotel Setre Kobe Maiko. This hotel is roughly 1.5km to the outlets and has fantastic views of the bay and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
Events and Attractions
To celebrate its reopening, Mitsui Outlet Park Marine Pia Kobe will host a series of events and promotions, including live performances, seasonal festivals, and exclusive shopping discounts, making it an exciting destination for both locals and tourists.
With these upgrades, Marine Pia Kobe promises to offer a premier shopping and dining destination that caters to both locals and tourists, blending convenience, luxury, and sustainability in a scenic coastal setting.
Stay tuned for further updates and details as the opening date approaches.