[Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture] It's not just the outlet! Enjoy Gotemba on a budget of ¥1500
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❄️ On a snow-covered morning, I encountered the purest white Mount Fuji.
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The itinerary features four popular attractions: Yokohama, Hakone, Mount Fuji, and Gotenba, offering everything from urban charm to magnificent nature, parent-child fun to hot spring healing. The self-drive journey brings more flexibility to the entire trip, whether you enjoy the lights of the Ferris wheel in Yokohama at night or through the sea of cherry blossoms at the foot of Mount Fuji, there are new surprises waiting for you every day! For those who want to experience the beauty, food, shopping and family fun of central Honshu in depth, this line can be said to be perfect.
🗓️ Itinerary Overview (Yokohama - Hakone - Mt. Fuji - Gotenba)
Day 1 Arrive in Narita・Drive Yokohama
Depart early in the morning, arrive at Narita Airport in the afternoon, pick up the car and drive directly to Yokohama. Overnight stay at Hilton Yokohama. The drive from the airport to Yokohama is about 1.5 hours, with urban and natural views intertwined along the way.
Day 2 Yokohama・Family Park x Food
Enjoy the hotel breakfast in the morning, then head straight to Seaside Paradise, which has a wealth of aquariums, rides and ocean interactive experiences. Remember to buy tickets online in advance to save time in queues. At 6:45pm, dine at the highly anticipated bills (located at Red Brick Warehouse, a must-try muffins recommended by popular names) and enjoy the night view and cuisine of Yokohama. The schedule is not rushed, but every section is Chill!
Day 3 Yokohama・Museum Tour
Today we focus on parent-child and nostalgic itineraries. Breakfast can be settled at the nearby CAFE, head to the Anpanman Museum, children will go crazy, each floor has different themed exhibitions and souvenir shops, afternoon switch to the CUPNOODLES Museum, 2:45 chicken soup ramen DIY workshop, handmade exclusive cup noodles very commemorative value. Stay at the Yokohama Manyo Club for an evening and enjoy the tranquility of the hot springs.
Day 4 Hakone・Healing Light Tour
After breakfast, go to super cute Snoopy Land to play enough (open until 11:30), adults and children are happy. Then drive to Hakone Goro, a must-visit Oyu Valley, see the geothermal wonder and buy black jade (legendary eating it will lead to longevity 😆). In the afternoon, stay at Goro Snow Moon Flower Onsen Inn, one night, two meals, hot springs, kaiseki cuisine to enjoy your own slow time.
Day 5 Mount Fuji x Shibazakura x Outlet
Check out before 12:00 after breakfast at the inn and head to Lake Yamanaka Park (picnic with views), Shinkurayama Asama Park - in spring you can see the fantastic Shiba cherry and Mount Fuji classics in the frame! 2:30 Fuji Shiba Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual event (held in April-May) with a sea of flowers spread out like a carpet and is very spectacular. 5:00 late at night rush to Gotemba Outlet, shopping lovers' paradise! Stay at Toyoko INN in front of Gotemba Station.
Day 6 Shopping Closing ・Narita Airport Return to Hong Kong
In the morning, you can continue shopping Outlet (recommended to reserve an hour), leave about noon, drive about 3.5 hours back to Narita Airport - return the car, Check in, successfully embark on the return journey.
📍Practical tips
- Pay attention to highway ETC and gas stations on your self-drive tour, and taste local snacks along the way.
- Remember to book tickets/reservations online in advance at each play point, such as bills dining, Hoi Mei Cup Noodle DIY, etc., to save wait.
- Hand luggage should be streamlined when staying at a hot spring hotel, and remember to choose your meal arrangements in advance.
- Fuji Shiba Cherry Blossom Festival is crowded and traffic. It is recommended to go as early as possible, otherwise the entrance and exit will be easily jammed.
- Bags are lightweight and easy to move, Gotemba Outlet stores are widely distributed, shoes to be comfortable.
🍽️ Food recommendations
- Yokohama bills: classic muffins, eggs Benedict and seasonal dishes
- Hakone Onsen Inn kaiseki cuisine: carefully selected local ingredients
- A wide variety of Japanese cuisine and dessert shops in the Outlet
🤩 Topic sharing
#Yokohama Night View #Mount Fuji Shibazakura #Parent-Child Driving Tour #Hakone Onsen #Japan Travel Tips