Things to do in Harajuku, Tokyo

A wildly colourful street with giant potato sticks, rainbow cheese sandwiches and huge candy floss, a uniquely Japanese experience.

"A wildly colourful street with giant potato sticks, rainbow cheese sandwiches and huge candy floss, "

The center of Japan's kawaii fashion culture, with a young, colorful vibe and crepe shops everywhere. It is also the start of a shopping route past La Foret, Tokyo Plaza and Cat Street.

"The center of Japan's kawaii fashion culture, with a young, colorful vibe and crepe shops everywhere"

A Shinto shrine a step from Harajuku station, reached through a spiritual forest that helps you forget everyday stress.

"A Shinto shrine a step from Harajuku station, reached through a spiritual forest that helps you forg"

A shopping complex in Harajuku, mentioned along with La Forêt.

"A shopping complex in Harajuku, mentioned along with La Forêt."

A popular shopping route linking Harajuku and Shibuya.

"A popular shopping route linking Harajuku and Shibuya."

A fashion shopping building in Harajuku, mentioned as a stop after walking the main street.

"A fashion shopping building in Harajuku, mentioned as a stop after walking the main street."

A quirky, less touristy hidden shrine dedicated to Admiral Togo Heihachiro, who was born in 1847.

"A quirky, less touristy hidden shrine dedicated to Admiral Togo Heihachiro, who was born in 1847."

A Harajuku sweet shop known for its oversized, colourful cotton candy.

"A Harajuku sweet shop known for its oversized, colourful cotton candy."

A long-running Harajuku crepe stand that serves sweet crepes with many fillings.

"A long-running Harajuku crepe stand that serves sweet crepes with many fillings."

A themed animal cafe where visitors can hang out with micro pigs.

"A themed animal cafe where visitors can hang out with micro pigs."