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Gotemba
Mt. Fuji foothills, outlets and lava caves
7.3
Gotemba Premium Outlets has about 290 stores with views of Mount Fuji. On clear days the snowcapped volcano rises behind the shopping streets. Direct highway buses from Tokyo's Shinjuku station take roughly 90 minutes. Food stalls sell Shizuoka green tea, fresh noodles and sweet treats.
Highlights:
  • πŸ•‰οΈ Visit Fuji Buddha Relic Pagoda Peace Park
  • ♨️ Relax in hot springs at Gotemba Kogen Toki no Sumika
  • πŸ›οΈ Shop luxury brands at Gotemba Premium Outlets
Karuizawa
Cool highland resort at the foot of Asama
7.5
Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza has about 240 stores in a pine forest setting. Shinkansen trains from Tokyo reach the town in about an hour. Cool mountain air draws city residents to the resort town in summer. The Old Karuizawa Ginza street offers jam shops and small bakeries.
Highlights:
  • πŸ’§ Visit Shiraito Falls and admire its delicate cascades
  • πŸ›οΈ Shop at Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza’s upscale outlets
  • πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ Cycle through the forested paths of the Kyu-Karuizawa area
Chiba
Suspended monorail, port tower and bay views
7.6
Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu has about 300 stores across Tokyo Bay from the capital. Highway buses cross the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, a long bridge and tunnel. Japanese and foreign brands sell clothing, shoes, bags and homeware. Visitors can eat ramen and sweets in the food court.
Highlights:
  • πŸŒ‡ Climb Chiba Port Tower for panoramic Tokyo Bay views
  • 🐬 Explore Kamogawa Sea World’s orca and dolphin shows
  • ⛩️ Visit Naritasan Shinsho-ji, an ancient Buddhist temple complex
New York City
Five boroughs of skyline, food and museums
9.5
Buses to Woodbury Common leave from Manhattan each morning for a full day of shopping. Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a closer outlet near Newark airport. Nordstrom Rack near Union Square offers discounted brand clothing on many floors. Shoppers should bring a tote bag and comfortable walking shoes.
Highlights:
  • πŸŒƒ Visit Times Square at night for unforgettable neon views
  • 🎭 Watch a Broadway musical in the Theater District
  • πŸ™οΈ Admire skyline views from the Top of a skyscraper
Tokyo
Japan's capital of temples, towers and food
9.7
Tax free counters in Tokyo shops give tourists refunds with a passport. Highway buses from Shinjuku reach Gotemba Premium Outlets in about 90 minutes. The Kisarazu outlets in Chiba are reached by bus across Tokyo Bay. Many stores hold big seasonal sales in January and July each year.
Highlights:
  • πŸ–ΌοΈ Visit the teamLab digital art museum
  • πŸŒ† Enjoy panoramic city views from observation decks
  • 🍣 Savor sushi at a local eatery
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