If you want to stock up on Japanese groceries in the New York area, Mitsuwa in Edgewater, New Jersey, is one option. Unlike picking up a few things day to day at small stores in Manhattan, your shopping plan comes together once you factor in the trip across the river and the bags you will carry home.
This page is not a store ranking or a tasting review; it is a guide focused on preparing for your first shopping trip. We do not guarantee sale prices, stock, parking availability or bus travel times.
Address and store hours
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Store | Mitsuwa Marketplace NEW JERSEY |
| Address | 595 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ 07020 |
| Hours listed on the official store page | Daily 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Where to check | Store Information on Mitsuwa’s official NJ store page |
Mitsuwa states that hours may change without notice. Check the information for the day, especially on holidays. It’s important not to assume that the grocery floor’s hours are the same as those of each restaurant and specialty shop.
On public transit, look up the round trip first
On NJ TRANSIT, you can check information for the 158 bus toward New York/Fort Lee. Look up the actual bus you will take, the stop where you get off and the walking route from the stop to the store with the official Bus Point-to-Point tool, entering your starting point and date. This article does not list fixed fares, gate numbers or arrival times.
If you search only for the route there, you will end up looking for the return stop with heavy bags after shopping. Before you leave, check the directions there and back, the stop for the return trip, the last bus and any service changes, and save the route screen so you can look at it again on-site. Don’t build your plans on the assumption that there is a free shuttle.
Splitting your purchases into three groups makes them easier to carry
| Category | Things to think about |
|---|---|
| Heavy items such as rice and drinks | How much you can lift, and your route home, including any stairs |
| Refrigerated and frozen items | How long it takes to get home, how you will keep them cold, and whether you will make other stops |
| Shelf-stable dry goods and seasonings | How much you still have at home, and where you will store it |
Items that are easy to carry by car may mean standing with your bags on the bus. If your shopping list includes not only what you need but also the most you can carry home, you will spend less time adjusting quantities at the register. Follow the product labels for storing refrigerated and frozen foods.
If you’re eating there, decide the order of eating and grocery shopping
If you are eating and shopping on the same day, one approach our editorial team suggests is to eat and look over the shelf-stable items first, then pick out refrigerated and frozen items last, right before heading home. This is not a guideline for how long food can safely be carried around; it is a way of planning to avoid long detours.
If you split up from the people you came with, decide on a meeting place and time so you don’t have to carry big bags back and forth through the store after paying. With kids, put breaks first; rather than aiming for a big haul on your first visit, you could treat it as a day to figure out what to buy next time.
What to check on days you drive
Enter both the store name and the Edgewater address in your navigation so you don’t mix it up with a Mitsuwa in another city. Check the signs on-site for parking rules and conditions. This article does not guarantee free parking or that the lot won’t be full.
Comparing the effort of the trip, including bridge and tunnel tolls and traffic, with the effort of picking things up near home makes it easier to choose a good day for a big shopping trip. Rather than going out of your way just for sales, it’s practical to weigh how much you need together with travel time.
What to bring on your first trip
- Your shopping list and a note of what you already have at home.
- Bags for dividing up your purchases and, if needed, cooling supplies.
- Your round-trip route, a way to pay and a charged smartphone.
- If you are buying heavy items, a plan that covers getting them inside once you are home.
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Official information and sources
Information checked: October 15, 2026. Hours, prices and terms of use may change. Please check the official information as of the day you visit or buy.
- Mitsuwa official: New Jersey store
- NJ TRANSIT: Bus trip planner
- NJ TRANSIT: Choose a direction for the 158
Featured photo: Hou-ou / Wikimedia Commons (public domain, taken in 2006).
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