Going to Harajuku is an incredible and surreal experience for anyone new to Tokyo. It is the place to go in search of current trends in alternative youth fashion. You may need to go back there a few times before you can fully grasp everything as it is a real sensory overload when seeing it for the first time. Take the train to Harajuku Station and take the Takeshita Dori exit. Follow the crowd and you will undoubtedly end up in the right place.
- 1 min read
Things You Will Find in Harajuku
Alternative youth fashion
![Anonymous Anonymous](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/u/1064/240x240!/profile.jpg)
By Anonymous
Community writer
![ABC shoe stores stock some really great shoes for decent prices](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28730/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28730.jpg)
ABC shoe stores stock some really great shoes for decent prices (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![Bart Simpson shirt](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28732/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28732.jpg)
Bart Simpson shirt (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![The kind of fashion you will see in many shops throughout Harajuku](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28733/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28733.jpg)
The kind of fashion you will see in many shops throughout Harajuku (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![Shop with rabbit mannequins](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28734/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28734.jpg)
Shop with rabbit mannequins (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![90s influenced caps, skateboards and Bart Simpson merchandise epitomise the current fashion you will find here](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28735/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28735.jpg)
90s influenced caps, skateboards and Bart Simpson merchandise epitomise the current fashion you will find here (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![There is an abundance of crepe stores in Harajuku and they look absolutely decadent](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28736/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28736.jpg)
There is an abundance of crepe stores in Harajuku and they look absolutely decadent (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![The darker side of Harajuku Street](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28737/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28737.jpg)
The darker side of Harajuku Street (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![The kind of outfits you will find in Harajuku](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28738/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28738.jpg)
The kind of outfits you will find in Harajuku (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![Some of these stores have unusual names to say the least](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28739/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28739.jpg)
Some of these stores have unusual names to say the least (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![Harajuku shoe store](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28740/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28740.jpg)
Harajuku shoe store (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![90s inspired shoes](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28741/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28741.jpg)
90s inspired shoes (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![More Harajuku shoes](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28743/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28743.jpg)
More Harajuku shoes (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![Blinded by colour in Takeshita Dori](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28744/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28744.jpg)
Blinded by colour in Takeshita Dori (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![Second-hand throw backs](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28745/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28745.jpg)
Second-hand throw backs (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![The Harajuku Station entrance to the Takeshita Dori shopping area](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28746/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28746.jpg)
The Harajuku Station entrance to the Takeshita Dori shopping area (Photo: Michelle Madden)
![This Harajuku shop stocks an eclectic range of clothing](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/4484-28747/1000/tokyo-things-you-will-find-in-harajuku-28747.jpg)
This Harajuku shop stocks an eclectic range of clothing (Photo: Michelle Madden)
Leave a comment
0 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Explore some of the best nearby hotels and deals for the perfect place to stay in Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Mount Fuji Viewing Spots Around Shizuoka City
Activities -
2
Fun Expo 2025 Souvenirs to Take Home
News -
3
Starbucks Announces Sakura-inspired Frappuccino
News -
4
Spend the Day in Sapporo: Japan’s Northern Metropolis
Hokkaido - Sponsored -
5
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s New Executive Lounge and “The Pagoda in the Clouds”
Tokyo - Sponsored -
6
KAMENOI HOTEL ASO PARK RESORT
Kumamoto - Sponsored -
7
Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour
Culture -
8
Miyakejima: An Island Adventure From Land to Sea
Tokyo - Sponsored -
9
Sakura Season at Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo
Tokyo -
10
Tips for Sakura Viewing in Japan
Activities
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
3
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
4
March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka)
Osaka -
5
January Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo)
Tokyo -
6
Tokyo Auto Salon
Chiba -
7
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto -
8
Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
9
Wonder Festival
Chiba -
10
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
Shizuoka