This is the crazy side of Japan thats a must-see!
But theres plenty more than just crazy teen culture to explore in this and its neighbouring areas.
Read on for more!
Takeshita Street
Lets get the most obvious of these out of the way.
Away from Takeshita Street though reveals a more grown-up side to the area.
Watch the Rockabilly Dancersat Yoyogi Park.
Harajuku Fashion
A bunch of old Japanese dudes twisting to 1950s rock, entertaining onlookers for 30 years!
Stroll Omotesando for some sophisticated calm, where high street and chic boutique fashion mix with cool contemporary architecture.
See below for more information on each of the above!
Clothing Store on Takeshita Street
When to go:Sunday for maximum crowds and teenagers inkawaiioutfits.
Midweek for a quieter experience!
The park has long been a magnet for interesting characters, performances and random events.
Takeshita Dori
One notable group who has been doing their thing for many years at Yoyogi Park are therockabilly dancers.
How to get there:Just 50m from Harajuku station, about 150m from Takeshita street.
When to go:Sunday to watch the rockabilly dancers!
Yoyogi Park
The shrine was built in 1920 in honour of Emperor Meiji and his wife.
A few minutes walk north of the main shrine is theMeiji Jingu Treasure House(or Treasure Museum).
Here are displayed various personal belongings of the Emperor and the Empress.
Meiji Shrine
How to get there:500m from Harajuku Station, seemapbelow.
Snaking off either side of Omotesando are a maze of small streets and alleys.
How to get there:The start of the strip is about 300m from Harajuku Station.
High End Shopping in Omotesando
Youll findHarajuku Gyozarouin a number of guidebooks and online guides.
We recommend the pan-fried variety steamedgyozajust arent the same without the crispy bottoms!
Aside fromgyozathere is a small selection of other Chinese dishes also available.
Omotesando Avenue
Queues are the norm but the line moves fairly quickly.
You could also walk fromShibuyato Harajuku station and to Yoyogi Park about 15 minutes.
Harajuku Area Map
See below for how to use this map.
Giant Cotton Candy, Takeshita Street
Then pick the restaurant for more information about that restaurant as well as highlighting the marker on the map.
Zoom in and outby clicking the + and on the bottom left.
Click a marker on the mapto reveal more information about the restaurant.
Crepes on Takeshita Street
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