As you exit Harajuku station, the walkway through the station is very narrow. You'll soon find yourself in another Tokyo ocean of people, pouring out onto the streets. A huge Gap store stands in front of the station. Head right and you'll walk down a tree lined street called Omotesando which showcases familiar American stores and restaurants. Go left and walk down a small hill and you'll soon approach the entrance to Takeshita Dori.
Stores on Takeshita Dori open at 10:00am, while some stores and restaurants open at 11:00am.
If you choose to visit Taskeshita Dori on the weekend, be prepared for large crowds. You can barely walk down this narrow street as everyone dresses up in their "Harajuku style" and visit the area on Saturdays and Sundays.
A large Daiso can be found near the entrance to Takeshita Dori.
One of our favorite stores on Takeshita Street is Choco Choco. The cutest macaroons can be found here. You'll wish you could buy every flavor in every design!
These gift packs are so adorable! We wanted to bring one back for everyone we knew!
Takeshita Dori is filled with many stores just like this one.
That's what makes Harajuku such a fun place to visit!
We always make it a point to visit "Chicago" when in Harajuku. There are actually two locations, one on Takeshita Street and the other near Omotesando Street,
up a couple of blocks from Kiddy Land.
We like to shop for used Kimono or Happi Coat at Chicago. On our last visit, I found 2 Happi Coats for my daughters for less than $10 each! They have been using them at our Bon Dance Celebrations in Hawaii. In the past, we've also found Yukata, obi belts and Japanese slippers.
Harajuku is definitely a favorite stop on the Yamanote Line!
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