Harajuku - Tokyo Japan

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Harajuku style, these words often heard in the ears of young people today. Harajuku is actually what the heck? "Harajuku" is the name of one street in the Tokyo area that eventually more famous as an area where young people to arena fights appearance, good shaped cosplay, musical or trade goods and also strange magic. Territory that is not so wide sometimes confusing restrictions which the Harajuku is actually located. But for a trivial, this place can be reached via the JR Yamanote Line and get off at Harajuku Station or the Station with Subway Chiyoda Line Meijijingumae. Or for those who want to save on transportation as well as exercising, can try to walk away following the signpost of Shibuya (30min) or from Shinjuku (40min).
So it was predictable that Harajuku is located between Shibuya and Shinjuku or perhaps more precisely between Shibuya and Yoyogi.


Rather than discuss the Harajuku confused, maybe it's better we discuss "What's there?". The answer may be only around about: young people, crowds, shopping places, and also the temple. And it's good you came in the afternoon, because the temple was closed after 17.00 hours while shopping on Takeshita Dori is usually only up at 20.00 only. So do not let your visit to Harajuku and felt useless because it does not find anything there.

Meiji Shrine
Harajuku_1Merupakan temple located behind Harajuku station and opposite the Takeshita Dori. On entering the temple you will be impressed because it seemed to leave the hustle and bustle of big cities. pass through the temple gate is high and wide jalananannya gravel and surrounded by trees that such a small forest. The temple was built in the Meiji government as a form of appreciation of the people against the Emperor and Empress. Until now this temple is still used to penyelanggaran religious ceremonies, weddings and so forth.

Cosplay
Harajuku_3Buat foreigners who come to Japan, sometimes less legitimate it feels if you do not come to Harajuku. But judging from the tour packages to Japan, it's almost never found a schedule for a visit to Harajuku. Therefore, most of those who come here are those who travel alone. But, often they are disappointed when it was a visit to Harajuku because it did not find any young people who dress up strange. This is because they come on regular working days in which the possibility of this young man is busy in school. So it should be noted, if you want to see cosplay better on Sunday and certain events. And the place is around the entrance to the Meiji Shrine near the pedestrian bridge to Yoyogi Olympic Stadium.

Will be found many stylish young children according to their favorite anime character, complete ranging from makeup, dress up the way they pose. But that does not mean by them dressed like that we can free them took this picture, it's worth asking first because if not, there is a chance they would get mad and asks you to delete pictures that you have stolen the term.

Takeshita Dori
DHarajuku_5Merupakan the most crowded places in Harajuku, because the street is a lot of shops that sell clothing, knick-knacks, cosmetics, food and others. Actually, this place is the heart of Harajuku, Takeshita because the road itself is much more crowded than the road itself is called Harajuku. So do not be surprised if on a weekend if you come here and turned out to be thrust through this street is only about 500m in length only. In general the prices of goods sold here are relatively cheap enough for young Japanese, because there are some stores that sell handbags or shoes for only $ 1000Yen or clothes under 1000yen. Here also can be found daisho, shop with a price that is 100yen. Also do not forget to try the various options Crepes with choice of different flavors.

Meiji Dori
Along this street you can find the larger shops, and of course in the offer price is also different. LaForet is one well-known shopping complex here, located right at the intersection heading toward Omotesando. Across the street you can see the GAP and also Adidas store. No lag, Forever21 and H & M also can be found near here. This place is perfect for those who like shopping all day.

Omotesando

Harujuku_5Omotesando is also one where the shopping is quite popular in Japan, especially for those lovers of branded goods range of Louis Vitton, Chanel, Prada, and so forth. For those who want to look for by-by could try to stop at the Oriental Bazaar because there are many available options ranging from glassware, accessories, t-shirts, yukata and kimono. Do not miss also Kiddy Land that sold the goods attractive to children and adults ranging from Disney products, to the cute robots and other hobby items.

Dori Harajuku
Just a clue for those who want to discover the real Harajuku street: Exit of Harajuku station and walk straight through until the Meiji Dori Takeshita Dori, and later across the street you will find it. Harajuku original street will look much more quiet and not much interested, but there are some interesting boutiques and shops that you can find there.

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