Gotemba: Outdoor Activities and Shopping in the City Closest to Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji's Gateway: Gotemba

Gotemba City is located between Hakone, Kanagawa and Mt. Fuji, Shizuoka, a city at the immediate south foot of Mt. Fuji. The starting point of Mt. Fuji climbing "Gotemba Route" (Gotemba-guchi 5th Station) is here, also an important city as an access base to Mt. Fuji.

Gotemba Premium Outlets

"Gotemba Premium Outlets" is one of Japan's largest outlet malls, a popular facility where shopping can be enjoyed while viewing Mt. Fuji. Attracting many tourists from Japan and abroad, it is one of Shizuoka's leading tourist spots with about 7 million annual visitors.

Gotemba Nature and Activities

Around Gotemba City is blessed with rich nature at Mt. Fuji's foothills with activities well-equipped including camping, hiking, horse riding, and access to Fuji-Q Highland. Various leisure can be enjoyed while feeling the majestic figure of Mt. Fuji close up.