Ario Kurashiki

Ario Kurashiki is a shopping mall located in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is part of the Ario chain of shopping centers and is operated by Create Link, a company under York Holdings. The mall opened on November 25, 2011, on the former site of Kurashiki Tivoli Park, a theme park that closed in 2008. The site was redeveloped after being returned to the owner, Kurabo, and Ito-Yokado was selected as the operator. Ario Kurashiki was the 12th Ario location and the first in the Chugoku region. The mall is directly connected to Kurashiki Station's north exit, making it accessible by train, and it also has parking for 2,650 cars shared with Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki. The facility has two enclosed floors with approximately 122 stores. The core tenant was initially Ito-Yokado Food Store Kurashiki, but it closed in 2016 and was replaced by Tenmaya Happy's Ario Kurashiki, marking the first time an Ario mall had a non-Ito-Yokado core store. The mall features various shops, restaurants, and services, and hosts events and campaigns. It emphasizes community engagement and sustainability, as seen in its SDGs initiatives like the disaster prevention park. The mall's name derives from Ariel, the spirit of air, with an 'o' added for familiarity, symbolizing fresh ideas and a comfortable environment.

Ario Kurashiki is a shopping mall in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, operated by Create Link under York Holdings. It opened on November 25, 2011, on the former site of Kurashiki Tivoli Park, a theme park that operated from 1997 to 2008. The park's closure led to the redevelopment of the 120,000 m² site near Kurashiki Station's north exit. After the land was returned to Kurabo in 2010, Ito-Yokado was selected to lead the project, and it was decided to integrate a Mitsui Outlet Park to boost tourism. The mall was the 12th Ario location and the first in the Chugoku region. It features a two-story enclosed mall with about 122 stores and shares parking with Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki. The core tenant was initially Ito-Yokado Food Store Kurashiki, but it closed on August 31, 2016, due to restructuring, and was replaced by Tenmaya Happy's Ario Kurashiki, a subsidiary of Tenmaya Store, in a first for the Ario chain. The mall is directly connected to Kurashiki Station and has implemented initiatives like the 'Ario Kurashiki Train de Coupon' campaign. It also engages in community activities, such as the disaster prevention park educational program.

• 2016

  Ito-Yokado Food Store Kurashiki closes; Tenmaya Happy's Ario Kurashiki opens as new core tenant.

• 2011

  Ario Kurashiki opens on November 25 as the 12th Ario mall.

• 2010

  Land returned to Kurabo; Ito-Yokado selected for redevelopment.

• 2008

  Kurashiki Tivoli Park closes.

• 1997

  Kurashiki Tivoli Park opens on the site.

A community-focused shopping center offering a diverse range of shops, dining, and entertainment, aiming to support local lifestyles and provide a comfortable gathering place.

• Shopping mall with 122 stores

• Tenmaya Happy's Ario Kurashiki

• Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki (adjacent)

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