Gotemba Premium Outlets

[shimesa]

Hi
Anybody been to gomtemba premium outlets before?
Just wondering if the prices there is cheaper compare to Singapore?

 

[wayfinder2012]

Hi
Anybody been to gomtemba premium outlets before?
Just wondering if the prices there is cheaper compare to Singapore?

Yes, but it is not cheap to travel there so u have to factor this cost in when calculating whether got savings.

 

[sonatasy]

Yes, but it's not cheap to the point where u have to buy it. I was there for a very short time 2 weeks ago, and i'd say the selection isn't extensive(like Burberry didn't even have ladies' bags). But GAP was really cheap($16 for a men's shirt) so that was the only thing we got.

FYI, i was travelling from Hakone to Fuji and Gotemba is like the transfer point to Fuji so it was really convenient to stopover.

 

[shimesa]

Yes, but it is not cheap to travel there so u have to factor this cost in when calculating whether got savings.

Hmm, i am following a tour and it goes to the Gotemba premium outlets

 

[shimesa]

Yes, but it's not cheap to the point where u have to buy it. I was there for a very short time 2 weeks ago, and i'd say the selection isn't extensive(like Burberry didn't even have ladies' bags). But GAP was really cheap($16 for a men's shirt) so that was the only thing we got.

FYI, i was travelling the from Hakone to Fuji and Gotemba is like the transfer point to Fuji so it was really convenient to make a stopover at the premium outlets.

Woah, didn't have much selection..? Hope i won't be disappointed when i am going during september. And btw.. Did you happen to see JMWeston shop? The website listed the store and i couldn't find it in their Map on the PDF file.

AND $16 DOLLARS IS CHEAP FOR MEN's SHIRT COMPARE to Singapore!!!!

 

[sonatasy]

Woah, didn't have much selection..? Hope i won't be disappointed when i am going during september. And btw.. Did you happen to see JMWeston shop? The website listed the store and i couldn't find it in their Map on the PDF file.

AND $16 DOLLARS IS CHEAP FOR MEN's SHIRT COMPARE to Singapore!!!!

I wasn't there to spend big bucks so most of the time i walked in and out of shops in 5mins. I didn't see JMWeston..not familiar with this brand.

Yeah the cheapest items in Singapore's GAP is $30+ so that shirt was really worth it. Oh u should also go information counter, present your passport and get this coupon which will give extra 5% discount.

 

[cybercom8]

japan's factory outlet prices are generally not cheap...not much savings, if any

 

[tokyofanboi]

not worth the effort but if really want to go factory outlet, recommend you to go to the yokohama mitsui factory outlet at least you get to shop or visit yokohama

 

[cpuer]

not worth the effort but if really want to go factory outlet, recommend you to go to the yokohama mitsui factory outlet at least you get to shop or visit yokohama

the sports stores there not bad. Nice view of a marina to boot too.

 

[VD]

I stayed in Lake kawaguchi and took the bus to Gotemba station and transfer to the free shuttle from there. Pls factor in traveling time, IIRC, it took more than an hour

 

[arthur5011]

sorry to hijack the thread.. we are planning to go japan end of Oct.. my wife is planning to go Prince outlet at karuizawa.. i read some mixed review about this outlet.. some said it is shopping heaven.. some said 2-3 hours already boring and want to go back.

is anyone of you here been there before.. if yes how is the shopping experience there? is that really cheap?

thanks in advance.
arthur

 

[cpuer]

sorry to hijack the thread.. we are planning to go japan end of Oct.. my wife is planning to go Prince outlet at karuizawa.. i read some mixed review about this outlet.. some said it is shopping heaven.. some said 2-3 hours already boring and want to go back.

is anyone of you here been there before.. if yes how is the shopping experience there? is that really cheap?

thanks in advance.
arthur

I was bored to death at the Prince Outlets, but my wife seemed to enjoy it and bought stuffs from there. Don't go there if that outlets is your only reason of going. But if just a side trip because you wanted to visit the town, Then go. As the place is very pleasant. Rent a bike to the roam about. Very nice experience.

 

[purpleberry]

Gotemba is good if you are already planning to tour Hakone. It's not a prime destination but it is easily accessible by bus at Shinjuku station (opposite Yodobashi). Takes about 1.5 hrs I think.

 

[arthur5011]

I was bored to death at the Prince Outlets, but my wife seemed to enjoy it and bought stuffs from there. Don't go there if that outlets is your only reason of going. But if just a side trip because you wanted to visit the town, Then go. As the place is very pleasant. Rent a bike to the roam about. Very nice experience.

Thanks for reply. Actually is a side trip there but just not sure whether to spend whole day at the outlet cos we planning 2d1n there. 1 day roaming around the town and 1 day shopping.

 

[cpuer]

Thanks for reply. Actually is a side trip there but just not sure whether to spend whole day at the outlet cos we planning 2d1n there. 1 day roaming around the town and 1 day shopping.

the side benefit of gotemba outlets is the fantastic view of Mt Fuji.

 

[tokyofanboi]

Thanks for reply. Actually is a side trip there but just not sure whether to spend whole day at the outlet cos we planning 2d1n there. 1 day roaming around the town and 1 day shopping.

1 day outlet shopping is too much unless you are in the state. Frankly speaking nothing much, don't expect huge discount. spend the other half day somewhere nearby. check out the outlet website is there anything you want to buy.

 

[purpleberry]

Any updates on how are the prices there now? The last time I went was like 10 years ago.

 

[tokyofanboi]

why not the yokohama factory outlet "Mitsui", 45mins train ride and afterwhich can go chinatown, the red brick area (forget the name)

 

[house_md]

been there last month. some cheaper stuff i saw compared here: coach, gap, michael kors, tag heuer, bose. there's also a brand I'm not so familiar with but it was also cheap

 

[purpleberry]

Thanks for the tips. Mitsui looks good and will give it a try next time. Problem is nothing much to do at Yokohama.