Harajuku
Located just between the major areas of Shibuya and Shinjuku, Harajuku is a town with various faces: lots of nature, tradition, shopping and culture surrounding the young.
When it comes to fashion, you cam find almost anything you’re looking for. From high-end brand fashion stores to many varieties of vintage clothing stores lining up along Omotesando Street or inside shopping malls. The worldly known fashion trend of “KAWAII” has its origin here in Harajuku. Not only fashion is what makes this town so fun, but you can also enjoy the trending foods and beverages; such as Crepes and Tapioka.
For the traditional side of this town, you should not miss Meiji Shrine, which is the largest Shinto shrine in Tokyo. The precious landmark full of culture and history just a few minutes walking from all the trending shops at the center of Harajuku. Also nearby is the oasis in the middle of Tokyo, which is Yoyogi Park.
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NEARBY AREAS AND ATTRACTIONS
Harajuku is situated between Shibuya and Shinjuku, two prominent districts for shopping, dining and entertainments, and both can be accessed with a short train ride. There are also several attractions nearby worth-visiting if you are in Harajuku area, including seasonal events.
How to Get Harajuku
Harajuku Station is served by JR Yamanote Line and linked to many major touristy areas in Tokyo. There is also a metro station Meiji-Jingumae Station served by Chiyoda Line and Fukutoshin Line, making Harajuku a very accessible area to/from many places. It takes around 10 mins to walk to Aoyama or Omotesando areas, and 20 mins to Shibuya area. One of largest urban parks in Tokyo, Yoyogi Park can be also accessed on foot.