Guidebook for Harajuku

Taiyo Team
Taiyo Team
Guidebook for Harajuku

Food Scene

We, Japanese, enjoy foods so much that we travel around for trying out local foods. So trying out Japanese food is a must when travelling in Japan.
Takoyaki is one of the must-try food for first-time visitors. Cheap, but delicious, but loved by people throughout Japan. So many Takoyaki shops in Japan, but if you're not sure which shop to try at, then, this is the one.
Gindaco Takoyaki
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Takoyaki is one of the must-try food for first-time visitors. Cheap, but delicious, but loved by people throughout Japan. So many Takoyaki shops in Japan, but if you're not sure which shop to try at, then, this is the one.
Originating from Taiwan, ICE MONSTER has been selected as one of the "Best Desserts Around the World" in the states. There is always a line waiting to eat their snow cone. If you are a sweet-tooth and have never tried it before, get in the line!
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Originating from Taiwan, ICE MONSTER has been selected as one of the "Best Desserts Around the World" in the states. There is always a line waiting to eat their snow cone. If you are a sweet-tooth and have never tried it before, get in the line!
This Ramen shop has been popular for the last few years during tourists from all over the world. The layout of the store is unique, and the taste of the ramen is good. Reasonable too.
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Ichiran Ramen
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This Ramen shop has been popular for the last few years during tourists from all over the world. The layout of the store is unique, and the taste of the ramen is good. Reasonable too.
Pancakes are very popular among Japanese young people, so Eggs 'n Things has been loved for their huge pancakes with delicious sauce.
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Egg 'n Things HARAJUKU All Day Breakfast
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Pancakes are very popular among Japanese young people, so Eggs 'n Things has been loved for their huge pancakes with delicious sauce.
If you're hungry and would like to grab a bite from somewhere, then this one is a great one. Luke’s Lobster (some of you might know it already) offers tasty lobster rolls made with seafood sourced from American northeast and Canada.
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Luke’s Lobster
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If you're hungry and would like to grab a bite from somewhere, then this one is a great one. Luke’s Lobster (some of you might know it already) offers tasty lobster rolls made with seafood sourced from American northeast and Canada.

Sightseeing

Meiji Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make up a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll.
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Meiji Jingu-schatkamer
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Meiji Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make up a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll.

Parks & Nature

Yoyogi Park is one of Tokyo's largest city parks, featuring wide lawns, ponds and forested areas. It is a great place for jogging, picnicking and other outdoor activities. So if you like walking around in the park just to relax during your stay, then visit there.
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Yoyogipark
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Yoyogi Park is one of Tokyo's largest city parks, featuring wide lawns, ponds and forested areas. It is a great place for jogging, picnicking and other outdoor activities. So if you like walking around in the park just to relax during your stay, then visit there.

Shopping

Harajuku refers to the area around Tokyo's Harajuku Station, which is between Shinjuku and Shibuya on the Yamanote Line. It is the center of Japan's most extreme fashion styles, but also offers shopping for adults as well. Here are shopping malls and shopping streets for those who love shopping.
Harajuku Quest
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Laforet HARAJUKU
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Omotesando Hills
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Takeshita (straat)
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Cat Street is a half-mile long street lined with stores ranging from vintage shops and local designer clothing to upscale boutiques and high-end international brands.
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Cat Street
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Cat Street is a half-mile long street lined with stores ranging from vintage shops and local designer clothing to upscale boutiques and high-end international brands.

Essentials

The closest pharmacy to get some medicines. They also sell laundry detergent, toilet paper rolls, tissue boxes, shampoo, conditioners, body wash, sanitary items too.
Family Mart is one of the most used convenience stores in Japan. People come here to get some sweets, foods, drinks, basic essentials (things like toothbrush, shampoo, body lotion, dry cell...etc), tickets to Disneyland, Ghibli Museum, and also use a printer. Very convenient and it is good to know which convenience store is the nearest.
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FamilyMart
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Family Mart is one of the most used convenience stores in Japan. People come here to get some sweets, foods, drinks, basic essentials (things like toothbrush, shampoo, body lotion, dry cell...etc), tickets to Disneyland, Ghibli Museum, and also use a printer. Very convenient and it is good to know which convenience store is the nearest.

Entertainment & Activities

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Cat Cafe MOCHA, Harajuku
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Owl Village in Harajuku
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Getting Around

It is easier to travel by train or local bus in Tokyo than renting a car. So it is very important to know which train stations you can use to travel around in Tokyo during your stay.
You can walk about 20 mins to Shibuya Station with lots of train lines available. (JR Saikyo Line, JR Shonan Shinjuku Line, JR Denentoshi Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Keio Inogashira Line, JR Yamanote Line)
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Shibuya Sky Souvenir Shop
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You can walk about 20 mins to Shibuya Station with lots of train lines available. (JR Saikyo Line, JR Shonan Shinjuku Line, JR Denentoshi Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Keio Inogashira Line, JR Yamanote Line)
Walk about 10-15 mins to Omote-Sando Station, which is on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
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Omote-Sando Station
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Walk about 10-15 mins to Omote-Sando Station, which is on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
About 5 mins walk to Meiji-Jingumae Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
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Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta.
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About 5 mins walk to Meiji-Jingumae Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
About 7-8 mins walk to Harajuku Station on JR Yamanote Line.
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Harajuku Station
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About 7-8 mins walk to Harajuku Station on JR Yamanote Line.