Harajuku Station is adjacent to the mega sightseeing spot of Meiji Shrine and a stone’s throw away from Yoyogi Park. And just a block over you’ll find Omotesando, one of the poshest shopping streets in Japan. If you’re interested in architecture, then try this little walking tour we’ve put together.
Takeshita Street.
The first thing you're going to want to do is get sucked into the vortex of Takeshita Street, the shoulder-to-shoulder pedestrian shopping strip located next to Harajuku Station. (If you can, visit on a weekend, when young locals come out in full, colorful force.)
This is where you'll find larger-than-your-head rainbow cotton candy and a dizzying array of shops geared towards the city's youth.
Stretching about 400 meters in length, Takeshita is the epicenter of teen fashion and entertainment in Tokyo. It's also the best place to try purikura photo booths and observe the latest cosplay trends -- from gothic Lolita to cyberpunk.