Tokyo is world well known shopping paradise, so much of latest fashion creations are born there everyday. Many tourists come to Japan are for shopping purposes only, especially the traveler in the Asia. Famous shopping places are well know like Shibuya, Ginza, Shinjuku, Daikanyama, Harajuku are famous of latest fashion goods.
In Tokyo outskirts and neighbor cities, there are many famous factory outlet stores which are getting more and more tourists attraction as the outlet shopping trends from United States has spread across all over the world. The locations of these outlets are not easy to find and need to travel for some great distance, still people like to go there to shop, since they know they can get some really high quality branded goods there with a very good bargain.
Gotemba Premium
It is the biggest factory outlet stores in Japan with total area of 350 thousands meter squares, with about 200 outlets stores ranging from international top designer brands to local famous brands. The goods here are 30%-40% off the normal retail price, if it is during sale seasons, the pricing will fall even to 70% off! By the way, it is very near to Hakone, so you can stop by here after your Hakone trip on the way back to Shinjuku.
Here are list of what outlet stores are available here:
Bally, Margaret Howell, Triumph, Natural Beauty Basic Last Call, ZUCCA, Abahouse, Escada, Hakka, Gap, Next Door, Timberland, Coach, The Body Shop, Kookai, Fila, Hush Puppies, Francfranc, L.L.Bean, Ellesse, Reebok, Skechers, Anteprima, A.Testoni, Morgan, Katharine, Hamnett, United Arrows, Beams, Adam et Rope, Tomorrowland, Tommy Hilfiger, LEGO, Kate Spade, Hawkins, Les Portsal, Nike, G-Shock, Adidas and many more.
Introducing some famous outlet stores in Gotemba Premium Outlets here:
1. Beams Outlet
If you are the Beams fans, you must not miss out the outlet shop here as it is the largest Beams outlet in Japan, it has all brands in Beams Group, the goods sale here are so many and you need to search it slowly, you will definitely get what you want with a very value bargain price.
2. Nike Outlet
The biggest Nike Outlet and has everything about Nike. So you will not miss out any cool gears and clothing if you are Nike fans!
3. Vivienne Westwood
It is not usual to see Vivienne Westwood setup outlet to sell the products, but you will find it here in Gotemba Premium Outlets. It has promotion and discount for old season fashion goods and apply some new arrival promotions for latest season fashions.
Access Information:
1.From Shinjuku Station
- By Bus: At Shinjuku Station West Exit, board the Odakyu Hakone Express Bus to Gotemba Premium Outlets (approx. 100 minutes). Return ticket price: $2800 yen (adult), $2000 yen (kid)
- By Bus: At Shinjuku Station’s New South Exit, board Gotemba Premium Outlets Liner (approx. 95 minutes)
- By Train: At Shinjuku Station, board the Odakyu Line “Romance Car” Express Train Asagiri (approximately 95 minutes) to reach.
2. From Tokyo Station
- By Bus: Tokyo Station’s Yaesu South Exit, board the Gotemba Premium Outlets Liner (approx. 85 min.)
- By Bus: Tokyo Station’s Yaesu South Exit (Bus Stop No.1) board the Tomei Highway Bus (approx. 100 min.).
3. From Hakone
- At Gora Station board the bus to Hakone Sengokubara (approx. 30 min.). At ?board Hakone Sengokubara to Gotemba Premium Outlet.
4. From Yokohama
- At Yokohama Station’s Yokomana, East exit, board the Fujikyoko where you can get Gotemba Premium Outlets Yokohama Shopping Bus Tour. (approx. 90mins)
Tips:
If you are traveling with Hakone FREE PASS, if you top up with $850 yen, you able to get a lower fair return bus ticket from Gotemba Premium Outlets to Shinjuku.
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