Harajuku is famous for its fashion, but it is also famous for Tokyo's most popular shine, Meiji Jingu shrine, one of the most signficant parks in Tokyo, Yoyogi Park and its sporting venue, Yoyogi National Gymnasium. Harajuku is located in central Tokyo within
the special ward of Shibuya. Please use our Harajuku Map to better understand the layout and where the key points of
interest are within Harajuku.
HARAJUKU ATTRACTIONS
Meiji Jingu Shrine Meiji Jingu Shrine is one of the most popular shines in Tokyo. Meiji Jingu Shrine is located in the middle of large evergreen forest of 120,000 trees which is surprising given it is located in Harajuku (Shibuya) central Tokyo. Meiji Jingu Shrine was built to enshrine Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken.
Omotesando Omotesando is a broad, tree-lined avenue leading to Meiji Jingu shrine located in Harajuku which is part of Shibuya. Omotesando is full of cafes and international brand clothing boutiques along with the up market Omotesando Hills shopping complex.
Takeshita Dori Takeshita Dori is a narrow pedestrian only street packed with young fashionable people and lined with fashion boutiques and cafes.
Yoyogi National Gymnasium Yoyogi National Gymnasium is an arena in Yoyogi Park, Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan which is famous for its suspension roof design. It was designed by Kenzo Tange and built between 1961 and 1964 to house swimming and diving events in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Harajuku Bridge A famous fashion location in Tokyo, where on a Sunday you can see some outstanding Harajuku Fashion worn by Harajuku Girls and boys.
Togo Shrine Togo Shrine is a shinto shrine built in 1940 to enshine Admiral Togo Heihachiro. Togo Shrine is located in in Harajuku.
Harajuku Station Harajuku Station is a station on the JR Yamanote Line located next to Yoyogi Park. The station was opened on October 30, 1906. The station takes its name from the area on its eastern side, Harajuku.
Japanese Nursing Association Building Japanese Nursing Association building is the Tokyo head office located in Harajuku. Japanese Nursing Association building features a very distinctive and attention grabbing design with a glass and steel cone which starts at ground level and is the enterance. The building was designed by Kisho Kurokawa Architects & Associates and is eight stores high.
4-11-4 Jingumae The building known as 4-11-4 Jingumae is a very distinctive piece of Tokyo Architecture located along the famous Omotesando in Harajuku. The building currently houses a fashion outlet called Morgan on the ground floor.
V28 Building V28 Building is a retail and office building with a very distinctive architectural design. The design features a convex façade from the top of the first floor to the roof line which is interrupted by four protruding sails above the fourth floor. The V28 Building is located in Harajuku.
Harajuku Fashion normally means the extreme fashions seen on Sunday afternoons on the bridge over the train lines leading to Yoyogi Park and
Meiji Jingu from Harajuku station. While some of what the young people are wearing is fashion, the reality is most of what they are wearing is cosplay and in particular many are wearing a subset of this: Gothic Lolita or GothLoli. Essentially the youth who have dressed up
are just hanging out with friends, many of them come with the hope of being
snapped by one of the many magazine photographers who mingle in the crowd.
Failing that there are lots of western tourist happy to take their pictures.
HARAJUKU SHOPPING
Listed here are just some of the main stores located in Harajuku. For a more detailed list and their location please refer to our Harajuku Map. Most stores are located along Omotesando and Takeshita Dori.
Accessorize Accessorize is a London based fashion and accessories brand which sells bags, jewellery and other fashion accessories. This store is located between Omotesando and in Takeshita DoriHarajuku.
Daiso Harajuku Daiso is Japan's largest chain of 100 Yen (discount) stores, with around 2,500 stores in Japan and over 500 overseas. Since 2004 Daiso has been selling products in multiples of 100 Yen including 200, 300, 400 and 500 Yen. Unlike most other 100 Yen stores Daiso does not sell end of line or seconds. Instead it uses its buying power to deal directly with manufacturers. This store is located in Takeshita Dori in Harajuku.
Dior Harajuku Dior is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.
Emporio Armani Emporio Armani is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.
Gap Clothing Gap Clothing is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.
Kiddy Land Six floors of toys, and electronic games including Hello Kitty and other international brands like Barbie and Disney. Kiddy Land is on Omotesando.
LaForet LaForet Harajuku is seven floor shopping complex mainly geared towards a young, female audience.The LaForet Museum on the top floor hosts various events and exhibitions. La Foret is located on Omotesando in Harajuku.
Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku. When Louis Vuitton open this store in 2002 it was their largest store in the world. It occupies 5 floors in this building.
Omotesando Hills Omotesando Hills (Omotesando) is a very stylish centre that is full of the who's who of the world fashion brands including Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Porsche Design, Dunhill, Jimmy Choo and Adore.
Oriental Bazaar Oriental Bazaar is a famous souvenir shop which sells T-shirts, kimonos in larger sizes to suit the western customers and English language books on Japanese culture. The Oriental Bazaar is large store covering four floors. The exterior is a very distinctive with faux Chinese temple roof. Oriental Bazaar is located on Omotesando in Harajuku.
Ralph Lauren Omotesando Ralph Lauren is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store along the up market and very fashionable Omotesando in Harajuku.
Shu Uemura Harajuku Shu Uemura is a Japanese cosmetics and skin care brand. The Shu Uemura building on Omotesando in Harajuku has a distinctive architecture.
Snoopy Town Harajuku Snoopy Town is a chain of stores that sell authorized Snoopy and related character merchandise. This store is located in Harajuku.
SoftBank SoftBank is a Japanese mobile phone carrier. This large store is located on Omotesando in Harajuku.
Tod's Omotesando Tod's is an Italian fashion brand of shoes and leather goods. This store is located on Omotesando in Harajuku.
