LaLaport Ebina — Local services in Ebina

LaLaport Ebina is a large shopping mall directly connected to Ebina Station, which makes it very convenient. It has a wide range of shops including fashion, home goods, kids’ stores, and a big supermarket (Lopia).

There are many restaurants and cafes, plus a cinema, so you can easily spend a whole day here. Parking is available but can be expensive (1000 yen per hour) if you don’t shop enough to get validation, and weekends are especially crowded both in the mall and the parking lot.

The facilities are modern and clean, with elevators, nursing rooms, and accessible toilets, so it’s family and stroller friendly. On the positive side, everything you need is in one place and the station connection makes it easy even without a car.

On the downside, popular restaurants often have long waiting lines, and during sales or holidays it feels very crowded. Overall, it’s a lively and convenient shopping destination, great for families, couples, or just...

Lots to do for parents with small children. There is a play area (600¥ for 30 minutes) but also a free open area where you can play and one where you can relax for a bit (no charge). The bookstore has some toys kids can try out too and often just stay for ages! There are plenty of shops for kids and the toilets are clean and well maintained. I was waiting for my wife while shopping and it’s a pretty good place to kill time. Oh and there was also a gatcha gatcha with Zangief from Street Fighter 2! Wow!...

One of the nicer malls in Japan, and probably the nicest mall in Kanagawa. There are fancier malls, like SoGo in Yokohama, but this is nice and new. The mall usually closes by 9pm, but the restaurants are open later. Don't forget to get your parking ticket validated by bringing receipts to customer service on the 3rd floor, but keep in mind they close at 9pm when most of the mall closes. If you took the Odakyu or JR Line, you can scan your Suica to get points, located outside Tully's on the...