■Gotemba Premium Outlets, Gotemba

🛍️ Spot Overview

Gotemba Premium Outlets is one of Japan’s largest and most popular outlet malls, located near the base of Mt. Fuji. With over 290 stores, it offers a wide selection of international luxury brands, sportswear, outdoor gear, cosmetics, and Japanese specialty shops. The open‑air layout provides beautiful views of Mt. Fuji on clear days, making shopping feel like a scenic experience. The complex includes restaurants, cafés, a food court, and family‑friendly facilities. Its convenient location near Hakone and Gotemba makes it an ideal stop for travelers combining sightseeing with shopping during their Mt. Fuji or Hakone trip.

🌟 Highlights – Gotemba Premium Outlets

  • Over 290 Brand Stores
    Featuring luxury labels, sports brands, outdoor gear, and Japanese fashion.
  • Mt. Fuji Views
    The open‑air mall offers stunning Fuji scenery, especially from the bridge area.
  • Dining Options
    Restaurants, cafés, and a large food court with Japanese and international choices.
  • Family‑Friendly
    Play areas, stroller rentals, and wide walkways make it easy for families.
  • Great for Bargain Hunters
    Frequent sales and outlet‑exclusive discounts.

💡 Useful Tips for Visitors

  • Weekdays are less crowded—weekends and holidays can be very busy.
  • Weather matters—Mt. Fuji may be hidden by clouds.
  • Wear comfortable shoes—the mall is large and spread out.
  • Free shuttle buses operate between zones inside the outlet.
  • Tax‑free shopping available at many stores (passport required).
  • Combine with nearby attractions such as Hakone, Peace Park, or Gotemba Kogen.

🚐 Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier)

1. By Taxi / Private Transfer – Fastest & Most Convenient

  • Travel time: approx. 1 hour 10–20 minutes
  • Direct and comfortable; ideal for cruise passengers with limited time.
  • Easy to combine with Hakone or Gotemba Peace Park.

2. Shuttle Bus → JR Shimizu Station → Train → Gotemba Station → Shuttle Bus

  1. Shuttle Bus
    • Hinode Pier → JR Shimizu Station（10 min）
  2. JR Train
    • Shimizu → Shizuoka Station（12 min）
    • Shizuoka → Gotemba Station（approx. 70–80 min via JR + JR Gotemba Line）
  3. Outlet Shuttle Bus
    • Gotemba Station → Gotemba Premium Outlets（15 min）

Total: approx. 2 hours one way.

📍 Location

Address: 1312 Fukasawa, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Located near the base of Mt. Fuji, close to Hakone and Gotemba Station.

Sights and Experience from Shimizu Port

■Shimizu Area
S-Pulse Dream Plaza (Shimizu Port), Shimizu　　Ryugeji Temple, Shimizu　　Seishintei Tea House, Shimizu Funakoshi Tsutsumi Park, Shizuoka, Shimizu　　Shimizu Ekimae Ginza Shopping Street, Shimizu　　Shimizu Fish Market, Riverside Market, Shimizu　　Shimizu Port Seamen’s Inn Museum”SUEHIRO”, Shimizu　　Minowa Inari Shrine, Shimizu　　Shimizuminato Jirocho Seika (Jirocho’s Birthplace), Shimizu　　Miho no Matsubara　　Nihondaira ( Yume-Terrace)　　Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan　　Nihondaira Ropeway　　Nippondaira Hotel　　Kunozan Toshogu Shrine　　Satta Pass　　Jiji-in Temple, Shizuoka　　▲Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art 【Long-Term Closure】
■Shizuoka Area
Oden Yokocho ( Aoba Yokocho), Shizuoka　　Shizuoka City Museum of History　　Shizuoka Gofuku-cho Shopping Street　　Shizuoka Hobby Square　　Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka　　Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka
■Eastern Shizuoka Area
Lake Ashi (Ashinoko)　　Hakone Area　　Owakudani Valley, Hakone　　Mishima Sky Walk　　Fuji Safari Park　　Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, Gotemba　　Gotemba Premium Outlets, Gotemba　　Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka　　Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, Fuji-City　　Jinba Falls, Fujinomiya　　Lake Tanuki　　Shiraito Falls, Fujinomiya　　Taiseki-Ji Temple, Fujinomiya　　Obuchi-sasaba, Fuji-City
■Close to Mt.Fuji
Oshino Hakkai　　Lake Kawaguchi　　Lake Motosu　　Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba　　Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida　　Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengenjinja, Fujiyoshida　　Narusawa Ice Cave　　Yurari Hot Springs （Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari）