Mt Fuji from Gotemba Premium Outlets: Live Camera [ Home ](https://isfujivisible.com) | [ Weather ](https://isfujivisible.com/mt-fuji-weather) | [ Live Cams ](https://isfujivisible.com/mt-fuji-live-cams) | [ Viewspots ](https://isfujivisible.com/viewspots) | [ Sakura ](https://isfujivisible.com/sakura) | [ Koyo ](https://isfujivisible.com/koyo) | [ Plan ](https://isfujivisible.com/plan-your-trip) | [ Visibility by Month ](https://isfujivisible.com/visibility-by-month/2026) | [ Blog ](https://isfujivisible.com/blog) 🛍️Mt Fuji from Gotemba Premium Outlets ==================================== South Side One of the closest everyday views of the mountain: Mt Fuji rises over the open-air walkways and a dedicated observation deck between the shops. Today's Visibility Morning: Not Visible Afternoon: Not Visible Can You See Mt Fuji from Gotemba Premium Outlets? ------------------------------------------------- 22 km from the summit South Side Live Camera Yes. The outlets sit about 22 km from the summit, and from the open-air walkways you look north-west at a Mt Fuji that appears remarkably large and close. A dedicated observation deck gives you the unobstructed version, and the mountain keeps reappearing between the store rows as you move through the mall. Gotemba is a south-side viewpoint in our forecast, and the south side clouds up on its own schedule, so check the score below before planning the day around the view. The practical upside of this spot: on a grey score the outlets still work perfectly well as a shopping day. Gotemba Premium Outlets Visibility Forecast ------------------------------------------- Fuji-san visibility predictions for Kawaguchiko, Hakone, and all viewpoints are updated daily and become more precise as your travel date approaches. Updated Sep 27, 4:00 PM JST TODAY Sun, Sep 27 Morning Not Visible index: 1/10 | score: 0/100 Poor visibility conditions Afternoon Not Visible index: 2/10 | score: 3/100 Poor visibility conditions Mon, Sep 28 Morning Not Visible index: 1/10 | score: 0/100 Poor visibility conditions Afternoon Not Visible index: 1/10 | score: 0/100 Poor visibility conditions Tue, Sep 29 Morning Not Visible index: 1/10 | score: 0/100 Poor visibility conditions Afternoon Not Visible index: 1/10 | score: 0/100 Poor visibility conditions Wed, Sep 30 Morning Not Visible index: 1/10 | score: 0/100 Poor visibility conditions Afternoon Not Visible index: 1/10 | score: 0/100 Poor visibility conditions Thu, Oct 1 Morning Partially Visible index: 6/10 | score: 44/100 Good visibility with some clouds Afternoon Barely Visible index: 5/10 | score: 33/100 Limited visibility due to clouds Showing 5 of 10 days. 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Catch a [ JDM Car Meetup ](https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=94629&aff_adid=1284281&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F137151-tokyo-daikoku-car-meetup-night-city-tour-with-local-guide%2F), visit [ Tokyo Disneyland ](https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=94629&aff_adid=1288422&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F695-tokyo-disney-resort-1-day-pass-tokyo%2F), or browse [ more events and tickets ](https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=94629&aff_adid=1288428&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fattractions%2Fjapan%2Fg12%2F). Where the view is inside the outlets ------------------------------------ You do not need to hunt for it: the mall is open-air and the mountain fills the north-western sky whenever it is out. The dedicated observation deck is the best single stop for the unobstructed view, and the open walkways between the store zones frame the cone repeatedly as you shop. Because the outlets sit on the lower slope at elevation, the mountain reads bigger here than from most towns around it, which is why the view surprises people who only came for the shopping. Hours and getting there from Tokyo ---------------------------------- The outlets are generally open 10:00 to 20:00, varying by season, so unlike the natural viewpoints there is no sunrise option: aim for opening time, when the morning visibility window is still open and the walkways are quiet. Direct highway buses run from the Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in about 90 minutes, and the JR Gotemba Line reaches Gotemba Station, with a free shuttle bus covering the last 15 minutes to the mall. Weekends and sale periods fill the buses, so reserve the return seat when you arrive rather than when you want to leave. Timing the view around the shopping ----------------------------------- The pattern is the same as everywhere in the region: mornings are the reliable window, and clouds build around the peak as the day warms. Structure the day accordingly: deck first, shops after. Winter gives the clearest air and the highest hit rate, while summer afternoons hide the mountain more often than not even in sunny weather. If the mountain matters more than the shopping, check the score below and the live camera at Gotemba before boarding the bus, and be ready to swap the day plan when the forecast flips. Our [time of day guide](/blog/best-time-of-day-to-see-mount-fuji) explains why mornings win. Pairing the outlets with other Gotemba views -------------------------------------------- Gotemba works well as a half-day paired with a second viewpoint. Fuji Busshari-to Peace Park, a white stupa with the cone rising behind it, is free, open 9:00 to 17:00, and a short taxi from Gotemba Station. Lake Ashi and the Hakone loop sit over the ridge to the south-east, close enough to combine in one itinerary. Staying overnight in Gotemba puts you close to the morning window instead of arriving from Tokyo after it closes; several hotels in the area face the mountain directly. Live Cameras Near Gotemba Premium Outlets ----------------------------------------- [ ### Lake Ashinoko (South) Hakone ](https://isfujivisible.com/ashinko-live-cam) [ ### Grinpa, 2nd Station (South) Susono ](https://isfujivisible.com/grinpa-live-cam) How to Get to Gotemba Premium Outlets ------------------------------------- Direct highway bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (about 90 minutes). Also accessible by JR Gotemba Line to Gotemba Station, then free shuttle bus (about 15 minutes). [ View on Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gotemba+Premium+Outlets) Loading map... 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Yes, Gotemba Premium Outlets has a direct panoramic view of Mt Fuji from the open-air walkways and a dedicated observation deck. Where is the Mt Fuji observation deck at the outlets? The dedicated observation deck is inside the mall grounds and signposted; the open walkways between store zones also face the mountain, so the view follows you as you shop. How to get to Gotemba Premium Outlets from Tokyo? The fastest way is the direct highway bus from Shinjuku (about 90 minutes). You can also take the JR Gotemba Line train and a free shuttle bus. What are the opening hours of Gotemba Premium Outlets? Generally 10:00-20:00 (varies by season). Check the official website for holiday and seasonal hours. Is Gotemba Premium Outlets worth visiting for Mt Fuji views? If you enjoy shopping, combining it with Mt Fuji views makes for a great day out. The mountain appears very large and close from this location. What else near Gotemba has a Mt Fuji view? Fuji Busshari-to Peace Park, a short taxi from Gotemba Station, pairs a white stupa with the mountain behind it and is free to enter (9:00 to 17:00). Lake Ashi in Hakone is also close enough to combine. [12 iconic Mt Fuji viewing spots](https://isfujivisible.com/blog/mount-fuji-viewing-spots) [ Back to All Viewing Spots ](https://isfujivisible.com/viewspots)