Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street
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This popular street in Harajuku is known for wacky, youth-driven shops selling colorful and crazy clothes and accessories. It's also a paradise for sweets-lovers - don't miss the fluffy, sugary crepes.
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Neighbourhood: Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu
There are countless opportunities to shop in the Shibuya and Harajuku districts, especially in shops that focus on Japan's "Kawaii" culture. The trendiest areas are around Shibuya’s Center district, Harajuku's Takeshita-dori and in Omotesando. If you need to recharge from all the shopping, you can easily refresh yourself in Meiji Jingu or Sasaki Park. In contrast, Ebisu has a more grown up ambiance of calm and cool. At the Museum of Yebisu Beer you can learn about the beer that was responsible for the town’s name, and enjoy dining at the popular noodle shops in the surrounding area.
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- Iron manPattaya, Thailand165 contributionsTakeshi Street- a street full of WonderIf you are coming to Tokyo for the first time, you can't miss the opportunity to visit this street. It's not so far from the heart of Tokyo and it's easy to reach because we'll served by train and metro. Here you can find very particular shops, perfect for cosplay lovers. Also you must try a rainbow colourful sweet pastry and the cotton candy. This area is suitable to all the people, single traveller, group and families. If you love shopping, this is the place to pin on your map!Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 13 November 2023
- Amy HTownsville, Australia9 contributionsFun food but busy busy!Enjoyed strolling down this street for all the treats available to buy! We ate our way down the street and back. With young children it’s a bit tricky because the street was PACKED but overall it was a fun trip to an iconic strip in Harajuku. Was easy to find just walk out of the Jr station and you’re there.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 8 December 2023
- T DPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania4,491 contributionsCrowded Tourist trapWe went here around 1 pm and it was very crowded. Crawling walk while we checked out the souvenir stores. There are fun dessert restaurants as well, a couple of Animal cafes like Shiba Inu, Otters, CatsVisited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 January 2024
- Josh DNew York City, New York910 contributionsGlobal city tourism!!I don’t know how many people reading this are urban studies majors at Temple U but there is a thing called global cities which are world and how they connect!! I am a big fan of all of them and I want to go to London one day because it is the elegant sibling of NYC and I would get 1000 times fancier if I went there!! I went to Paris once in 10th grade before I was a global city buff and I didn’t know anything about it!! I am also a big fan of tourism and global city tourism is the next level!! I went here on a trip to Shibuya with TUJ and it was very fancy!! It had an entrance and an exit and everything in between was for tourists!! I got my sister and parents souvenirs that they will enjoy!!Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 15 January 2024
- FenderStrat-PerthPerth, Australia30 contributionsBusy, Expensive.Went on a Sunday. It was jammed packed. Nowhere to really sit and eat (there was the mcdonalds, cat cafe, couple of other places but couldn't really sit and eat) the few shops we managed to poke our heads into were quite touristy. Which is great but i think i was expecting more of a cultural vibe. I wouldn't rush back.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 29 January 2024
- Wood77Los Angeles, California3,285 contributionsJapanese pop culture sceneAround Tokyo's Harajuku Station is Harajuku where you will find the Japanese teenage pop culture and fashions. We entered at the begin of Takeshita Street. It’s a place to see people and people want to be seen. There were many fast food where teens hang out. Lots of crepe stands where we tried assorted crepes. Spotted a skilled dog walker walking 22 dogs simultaneously.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 February 2024
- Too Poor 2Baltimore, Maryland334 contributionsTakeshita Street TokyoThis is one of many crowded and dense shopping areas in tokyo. It is located near one of the large temples and shrines about a mile from Shibuya Crossing. We were told this is where the young teens hang out as a destination of sorts. Lots of unique stores and food and dessert places along the 4-5 block stretch.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 17 March 2024
- Daphne MCardiff, United Kingdom257 contributionsNext level crazy!!!!Just when you think you’ve seen it all there’s Takeshita Street! A completely crazy, crowded tourist treat. You don’t have to spend money you can just window shop. It’s the genesis of kawaii culture so there are fascinating fashions, cat cafes, rainbow cloud candy floss and some very tasty crepes if you fancy a quick snack. Despite the street being awash with people the shops themselves were much more manageable and it’s definitely worth a look. However if you have kids and teens - beware you could spend a fortune very quickly - so many ‘I want items’ not necessarily ‘ I need stuff’. But I left feeling full of joy despite the crush.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 April 2024
- Nina TeeGold Coast, Australia47 contributionsGreat for souvenir shopVery busy place, if you plan on doing a big shop be sure to have a backpack or a small carry on suitcase. Nothing worst carrying all your shopping bags whilst still shopping also your train ride back to your hotel. Also take your time walking along the street as there’s still stores upstairs a building or downstairs.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 June 2024
- NiniBugLondon, United Kingdom330 contributionsTokyo POP in your face!This is a wonderful, vibrant place to people watch and look out for all the latest trends of the Japanese youth. There is a wonderful display of colourful merchandise. There are so many sugary snack shops in this area, that the air smells of sugar! This is a great place to find unusual treasures to take back home.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 July 2024
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murrpark
Wurtulla, Australia269 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This is where all the cool and alternative young people go to shop. Lots of fun shops to browse in and plenty of food options. Avoid the spruikers along the street trying to convince you to visit their venues. To be honest by the standards of many countries these spruikers are pretty reserved. There is also a small but jam packed Uniqlo store around the corner opposite the station selling cheap but quality T-shirt options for souvenirs. The street is right next to Harajuku station on the JR Yamanote line
Written 5 June 2023
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Siddharth B
Seattle, WA545 contributions
Oct 2019
Takeshita-dori is considered the fashionistas hub from all over the world, where you will see a lot of experimental fashion being tried out by visitors and more in the shops being sold. Harajuku has developed a name for it’s “weirdness”. We went here multiple times- afternoon and evening on weekdays and weekend. Though it definitely has a charming aura with some trends being played out, the shopping there isn’t as full-on as I expected. There are some gothic shops, some experimental but a lot of chains too along with bubble tea, dessert shops.
Overall a nice street, but it’s not very long and finishes before you know it.
Overall a nice street, but it’s not very long and finishes before you know it.
Written 22 January 2020
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Heather S
Seattle, WA98 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
This is a very popular street and often very crowded. Our teenager was excited to check it out but found a lot of the shops rather cheap and tacky. None the less we had fun roaming about and did have a decent Japanese crepe.
Written 20 February 2020
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Katy Santos
Philippines519 contributions
Aug 2020
Takeshita Street is one of the busiest streets in Tokyo. It's often packed with tourists as there are numerous things to do here. In our case, we just went here to do a little shopping for essentials.
The pharmacy where we buy the essentials from, also sells a pack of small Kitkats which is cheaper than the regular size one of Don Quijote.
Must-Try essentials:
Kao white soap, Cow Beauty soap
Japanese Salonpas by Hiramitsu
Japanese Rohto eyedrops
Hand lotion
The pharmacy where we buy the essentials from, also sells a pack of small Kitkats which is cheaper than the regular size one of Don Quijote.
Must-Try essentials:
Kao white soap, Cow Beauty soap
Japanese Salonpas by Hiramitsu
Japanese Rohto eyedrops
Hand lotion
Written 29 July 2021
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Stefanie H
Lincoln, NE1,745 contributions
Jun 2023
This is a fairly short street right next to the Harajuku station that is a lot of fun to experience. Lots of shops, crepe stands, and cute stuff. The streets off of Takeshita are better in terms of less tourists and less touristy merchandise. We went on a weekday morning and experienced few crowds, but you would want to avoid weekends if possible.
Written 25 June 2023
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swisstraveller
Berne668 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
This is still a fun place to go, but I feel that since my first visit to Tokyo, it has become much much more touristy, and I dont mean that in a good way. The shops are mainly mainstream, there are fewer people dressed in very special clothes, and its just so crowded and feels a bit like a human zoo.
Its still worth going to, just dont expect too much. And if you want to have a crepe or a rainbow sugar treat etc., expect to queue for ages.
Its still worth going to, just dont expect too much. And if you want to have a crepe or a rainbow sugar treat etc., expect to queue for ages.
Written 31 March 2023
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T D
Philadelphia, PA4,491 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We went here around 1 pm and it was very crowded. Crawling walk while we checked out the souvenir stores. There are fun dessert restaurants as well, a couple of Animal cafes like Shiba Inu, Otters, Cats
Written 6 January 2024
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FenderStrat-Perth
Perth, Australia30 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Went on a Sunday. It was jammed packed. Nowhere to really sit and eat (there was the mcdonalds, cat cafe, couple of other places but couldn't really sit and eat) the few shops we managed to poke our heads into were quite touristy. Which is great but i think i was expecting more of a cultural vibe. I wouldn't rush back.
Written 30 January 2024
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Brun066
Florence, Italy13,629 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
...but I wonder if in the whole world there is a concentration of shops for young people comparable to Takeshita Dori. I haven't seen any.
This 400 mt. street is in fact packed with shops of famous brands (perhaps more famous than anything else in Japan) and independent shops, mainly dealing with clothing in all its versions; but also jewellery, cosmetics, souvenirs, then creperies, ice cream shops, sales of candies and other sweets...
The crowd is overflowing on a Saturday afternoon (when we visited), and it is itself part of the show.
However, the street is far from being attractive only to young people. We bought several items to use as gifts on our return.
Warning: not all shops accept cards.
This 400 mt. street is in fact packed with shops of famous brands (perhaps more famous than anything else in Japan) and independent shops, mainly dealing with clothing in all its versions; but also jewellery, cosmetics, souvenirs, then creperies, ice cream shops, sales of candies and other sweets...
The crowd is overflowing on a Saturday afternoon (when we visited), and it is itself part of the show.
However, the street is far from being attractive only to young people. We bought several items to use as gifts on our return.
Warning: not all shops accept cards.
Written 19 September 2024
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treesrgreenie
Adelaide, Australia176 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
This street is fun. Very very crowded for a Sunday afternoon however worth walking through it up and then back down. Crazy fashion shops line the street as well as crepes, colored fairy floss and many other eateries. Definitely an experience.
Written 11 January 2020
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where to get Mini Me at Takeshita street
Written 12 March 2019
Walk down Takeshita dori, find Alta Harajuku almost at the end of the road and go to the basement. There next to all the Prikua machines, there's a shop that'll make a 3D figure that looks just like you!
Written 12 March 2019
What time do the shops close we are doing an overnight layover arriving in Tokyo at 4:50 pm
Written 8 July 2018
Around 1030am. I went to meiji jingu first at 830am. After that head to Harajuku.
Written 7 May 2018
I didn’t purchase it, but I saw the long fries st the end of Takeshita Dori.
Written 24 March 2018
Si te soy sincera, a pesar de haber paseado por allí 3 veces durante el viaje, no recuerdo si era lunes, martes o domingo... por la calle puedes ir a cualquier hora y todo empezaba a abrir a las 10h. Siento no haber sido de gran ayuda...
Written 5 November 2017
Where is the owl cafe located ? (And the name of it). Any other recommendations for first timers?
Written 17 August 2017
I believe half way down TAKESHITA Dori on the left if u r starting your walk on that street that is closet to the train station. We did not go there, but my other half pointed it out.
Sorry I cannot be of much more help.
Except that Takeshita Dori is a commercial area for the young. If you are not aware of Daiso stores that are all over Tokyo, there is a huge 5 floor one in the street. Affectionately known to me as the 100 yen shop, there's everything under the sun to buy in there and so cheap. Some items are a little dearer, but great.
Cheers. Enjoy. Oh n do go to Meiji shrine up behind the train station.
Written 18 August 2017
Is it advisable to bring a stroller since the reviews mentioned about the overcrowding?
Written 29 June 2017
It's a very crowded street,but I did see people with strollers so I guess you will be fine making your way through 😊 Have a great time in Japan
Written 29 June 2017
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