Title: Harajuku Travel Guide: Best of Harajuku, Tokyo Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Harajuku](https://expedia.co.uk/Harajuku-Tokyo-Hotels.0-n6175723-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Tokyo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Tokyo.d179900.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Tokyo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tokyo.d179900.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Harajuku Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Harajuku.d6175723.Car-Hire-Guide)[Harajuku Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Harajuku.d6175723.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Harajuku Travel Guide ## Tokyo ![Harajuku which includes skyline, signage and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6175723/63ae7a8b-2b42-4d28-a84e-3c9175b9f7ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Harajuku which includes cycling and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6175723/b14ca5cc-56c7-40ad-b37c-c6395a9557f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Harajuku featuring street scenes, shopping and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6175723/0b04ed4c-ba77-42e0-a630-a897f667d0ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Harajuku showing night scenes, signage and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6175723/bd291cd1-3840-44e8-b53e-00be71a32ece.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Harajuku which includes signage, outdoor art and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6175723/58b67f57-7f41-4004-88c0-f916612ea820.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Harajuku Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Tokyo travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokyo.dx179900) #### This Tokyo suburb is the long-standing centre of Tokyo’s youth and cosplay culture and the place to shop, snack, people-watch and glimpse the future of fashion. Harajuku is best known as the neighbourhood where teenagers go to hang out and strut their street style. The neighbourhood offers an enormous range of shops that cater for the conventional to the adventurous. Walk along the streets to glimpse the future of fashion. The general principle of Harajuku style is to wear whatever you believe looks good, without worrying about what other people might think. Notice teenagers combining clothing styles in unique ways, with inspirations ranging from gothic to punk, steampunk and rockabilly. Many of Harajuku’s most interesting shops are clustered along Takeshita Street and its side streets. Wander down this narrow street, which is always buzzing with trendy teens and tourists browsing the mix of used clothing stores, boutiques and fast-food shops. Take a snack break and sample Japanese crêpes at the well-known Marion Crêpes. In contrast to French crêpes, Japanese crêpes are usually filled with fresh ingredients, such as fruit, and wrapped into a cone, making them an easy on-the-go food. South of Takeshita Street, find Omotesando, which is often described as Tokyo’s Champs-Élysées. In contrast to teenager-focused Takeshita Street, this upmarket street targets a slightly older crowd. Browse through its high-end boutiques, cafés and designer stores, including one of the world’s largest Louis Vuitton stores. Check out the budget-friendly items for sale at the massive Daiso Harajuku 100 Yen Shop, which sells everything from kitchenware to stationery. Despite the very low “dollar-store” prices, Japanese 100 yen shops are known for offering surprisingly high-quality products. Don’t miss the Oriental Bazaar, one of Tokyo’s largest souvenir shops. This three-floor emporium is a popular place for international visitors to pick up kimonos, furniture, samurai-related collectibles, dolls and other traditional Japanese products. Visit Harajuku on Sundays when teenagers gather around Harajuku Station to enjoy “cosplay,” dressing up as characters from anime, comic books, films or video games. Find Harajuku Station on the Yamanote train line, between Shinjuku and Shibuya stations. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Meiji Jingu Shrine showing religious elements and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503101/5ccc9319-d95f-40b4-bb71-bcf37231dae7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Meiji Jingu Shrine 4.5/5(317 reviews) Set within a large park filled with thousands of trees from all over Japan, this shrine is dedicated to a much-loved emperor and offers tranquility to visitors. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meiji-Jingu-Shrine-Shibuya.d503101.Attraction) ![新国立競技場　国立競技場　風景　日本　東京　オリンピック　スタジアム　都市風景　青空　鳥瞰図](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076446/1d1b2323-af1c-40ed-976d-ac7ea8621b62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Stadium Catch an event at National Stadium during your trip to Tokyo. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Stadium-Shinjuku.d6076446.Attraction) ![国立競技場付近を空撮](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503106/9ed7b3bc-b607-4520-9a5e-5ac8fab16ab0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Meiji Jingu Stadium Catch an event at Meiji Jingu Stadium during your trip to Tokyo. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and temples in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meiji-Jingu-Stadium-Shinjuku.d503106.Attraction) ![The Beverly Hills of Tokyo #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007522/584e1871-8d9c-44fa-a5ad-5b4d38fec106.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Omotesando After visiting Omotesando, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tokyo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Omotesando-Tokyo.d779445945822281728.Attraction) ![Tadao Ando designed this mall featuring a staircase at the center and ramp surrounding the walkways.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076406/884104c5-c2d3-460d-bdcd-c2108cd535d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Omotesando Hills 4/5(1 review) During your visit to Tokyo, you can do some window-shopping at Omotesando Hills. Visit the temples and notable monuments in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Omotesando-Hills-Tokyo.d6076406.Attraction) ![代々木体育館](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076468/1f2772ec-a8d6-49e3-bc07-b2395c771804.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yoyogi National Gymnasium Catch an event at Yoyogi National Gymnasium during your trip to Tokyo. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yoyogi-National-Gymnasium-Tokyo.d6076468.Attraction) ### Things to do ![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package £3 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details) ![Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50208055/bbb22ffb-689a-4869-a9d9-6a066ecfdafe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/official-street-go-kart-in-shibuya.a50208055.activity-details) ![Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49315315/bb365ca7-087c-4117-b198-34bf3bf4995d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries) £62 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tokyo-shinjuku-food-tour-13-dishes-at-4-local-eateries.a49315315.activity-details) ![Asakusa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47267200/0f199f9c-04a3-4476-833b-17cadc307b84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour £15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/asakusa-senso-ji-temple-and-old-tokyo-walking-tour.a47267200.activity-details) ![Tokyo: 'Red Tokyo Tower' Digital Amusement Park Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47814341/2de35bcd-d0f8-453c-b670-70ac3d297f77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tokyo: RED° TOKYO TOWER Digital Amusement Park Entry Ticket £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tokyo-red-tokyo-tower-digital-amusement-park-entry-ticket.a47814341.activity-details) ![Tokyo Night Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4861465/871c6229-0742-4f90-99e8-054cb7228677.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Dark Side of Tokyo - Night Walking Tour Shinjuku Kabukicho £19 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-dark-side-of-tokyo-night-walking-tour-shinjuku-kabukicho.a4861465.activity-details) [See all activities in Tokyo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tokyo.d179900.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Harajuku ![Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44980000/44978800/44978716/cd4f757b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3 2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota Tokyo Tokyo £84 21 Apr - 22 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (10,299 reviews) Everything and everyone is great! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=44978716&PinnedHotelID=44978716&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6175723) ![Hotel Gracery Shinjuku](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9110000/9104500/9104481/d3fbfaf3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Gracery Shinjuku 1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo Tokyo-to Fully refundable £141 29 Mar - 30 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (4,835 reviews) The surrounding area isn’t the cleanest. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=9104481&PinnedHotelID=9104481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6175723) ![Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48700/48635/6f86e401_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main 3-2-9 Nishishinjuku Tokyo Tokyo-to £94 21 Apr - 22 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 15 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (3,778 reviews) This hotel had everything. Eady check in, friendly staff, a selection of great restaurants, a couple of convenient stores, nearby access to underground tunnel all the way to the shinjuku station. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=48635&PinnedHotelID=48635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6175723) ![Shinagawa Prince Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19000/18997/2f7e6f43_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shinagawa Prince Hotel 4-10-30 Takanawa Minato-ku Tokyo Tokyo-to £130 19 Apr - 20 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (4,830 reviews) Hotel is in a great location. It is just across the street from the shinagawa station. From there you can get most places. Only negative is breakfast buffet. It is fairly pricey . The selection of western types of food is not up to par for the price. I would have expected an omelette station for ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=18997&PinnedHotelID=18997&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6175723) ![Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/73300/73232/a1df1765_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo 3-10-8 Iidabashi Tokyo Tokyo-to £135 19 Apr - 20 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,479 reviews) Excellent stay Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=73232&PinnedHotelID=73232&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6175723) ![APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36840000/36832000/36831902/b649cfe7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower 1-11-10 Yokoami Tokyo Tokyo £64 30 Mar - 31 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (6,404 reviews) Everything was great. WiFi worked really well, clean room. The staff were okay. 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See more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Shibuya Station or Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Shibuya.dx179167) ![Akasaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048235/263634f5-5594-4ee7-bf1b-29f51fee7dc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Akasaka 4.5/5(60 area reviews) Consider a visit to Tokyo Midtown and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Akasaka. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nogizaka Station or Akasaka Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Akasaka.dx6048235) ![Roppongi which includes a city, street scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048243/e74bb5b5-5027-494d-970e-de8a542a54f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Roppongi 4/5(14 area reviews) Travellers choose Roppongi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Roppongi Station or Roppongi-itchome Station and check out top sights like National Art Center, Tokyo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Roppongi.dx6048243) ![Shinjuku showing night scenes, a city and nightlife](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179168/9398a80b-434f-4edb-9f12-3ada6d338d0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shinjuku 4.5/5(477 area reviews) Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Shinjuku. Check out top attractions like Shinjuku Subnade and Samurai Museum, and jump on the metro at Shinjuku-sanchome Station or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Shinjuku.dx179168) ![Night view of street in Kabukicho, Tokyo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155217/d59c9535-b6be-4c54-9cf3-d68dc55f1d17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kabukicho Kabukicho is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Samurai Museum and Godzilla Head, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tokyo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Kabukicho.dx6155217) ![Tokyo Midtown which includes outdoor art and a garden as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182196/f4e6b410-aab1-4869-9c0a-2eb99add457a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minato 4.5/5(71 area reviews) Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay are top sights in Minato, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Sengakuji Station or Shirokane-takanawa Station to see more sights in the area. 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