Harajuku

Tokyo
Harajuku showing modern architecture and a city
This Tokyo suburb is the long-standing center of Tokyo’s youth and cosplay culture and the place to shop, snack, people-watch and glimpse the future of fashion.

Harajuku is best known as the neighbourhood where teenagers go to hang out and strut their street style. The neighbourhood offers an enormous range of shops that cater for the conventional to the adventurous. Walk along the streets to glimpse the future of fashion.

The general principle of Harajuku style is to wear whatever you believe looks good, without worrying about what other people might think. Notice teenagers combining clothing styles in unique ways, with inspirations ranging from gothic to punk, steampunk and rockabilly. 

Many of Harajuku’s most interesting shops are clustered along Takeshita Street and its side streets. Wander down this narrow street, which is always buzzing with trendy teens and tourists browsing the mix of used clothing stores, boutiques and fast-food shops.

Take a snack break and sample Japanese crêpes at the well-known Marion Crêpes. In contrast to French crêpes, Japanese crêpes are usually filled with fresh ingredients, such as fruit, and wrapped into a cone, making them an easy on-the-go food.  

South of Takeshita Street, find Omotesando, which is often described as Tokyo’s Champs-Élysées. In contrast to teenager-focused Takeshita Street, this upmarket street targets a slightly older crowd. Browse through its high-end boutiques, cafés and designer stores, including one of the world’s largest Louis Vuitton stores.

Check out the budget-friendly items for sale at the massive Daiso Harajuku 100 Yen Shop, which sells everything from kitchenware to stationery. Despite the very low “dollar-store” prices, Japanese 100 yen shops are known for offering surprisingly high-quality products. 

Don’t miss the Oriental Bazaar, one of Tokyo’s largest souvenir shops. This three-floor emporium is a popular place for international visitors to pick up kimonos, furniture, samurai-related collectibles, dolls and other traditional Japanese products.

Visit Harajuku on Sundays when teenagers gather around Harajuku Station to enjoy “cosplay,” dressing up as characters from anime, comic books, films or video games. Find Harajuku Station on the Yamanote train line, between Shinjuku and Shibuya stations.


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APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
3 out of 5
1-11-10 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo, Tokyo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$108 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
S$108
per night
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,673 reviews)
"I’ve stayed in several locations in Tokyo and to me there’s no better feeling than resting in a quiet part of town. You never feel far from any location since the train station is just a short walk away. Rome are small, but efficient in every way. The view of the river and the sky tree from the room ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar,2024

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Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is S$273 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
S$273
per night
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,279 reviews)
a little small but nice.
"nice location (LOTS of activity around the hotel) the rooms are pretty small, or at least the one we had was. best to pick a different place (or get a larger room) if you have lots of luggage. otherwise you have to get pretty creative where you put it."

Reviewed on 26 Mar,2024

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Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku
Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku
3 out of 5
2-3-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is S$276 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
S$276
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25 Apr - 26 Apr
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,117 reviews)
"Convenient Near train station However room not fully clean-up . Can see dust 😂"

Reviewed on 26 Mar,2024

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3.5 out of 5
1-2-2 Kinshi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is S$184 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
S$184
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25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,505 reviews)
Totally recommend
"Very happy with our stay. We arrived early and they stored our bags while we were out exploring. When we came back, our bags were waiting for us in our room. Location was great- close to train station and many shopping and dining options. When figuring out how to get to the airport for our flight ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar,2024

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Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is S$326 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
S$326
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21 Apr - 22 Apr
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (904 reviews)
"Incredible property. We stayed here with my family that included 3 teenagers. We all loved the property, the service, the room, the shower, the food, the lobby, the bathhouse, the lobby… pretty much everything. It is a train ride away from the happening places. There is not much to do around the ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar,2024

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Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is S$260 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
S$260
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8 Apr - 9 Apr
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