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the champs elysees of Tokyo, luxury shopping galore
Japan's Champs Elysees! if takeshita dori street which lies 200 meters away from Omotesando and is parallel to it is the funky teenage shopping heaven, Omotesando is the Center of Luxe in the Shibuya district (yes, harajuku is part of Shibuya ok!). Omotesando is broad, tree-lined avenue leading downhill from the southern end of the JR Harajuku station. This is the other side to Harajuku Fashion and its challenge to Shibuya and Ginza. Not only is the street full of cafes and international brand clothing boutiques, but now features the very up market Omotesando Hills. If Paris or Milan is the center of the world of fashion design, then Omotesando is the center of world fashion consumption! But don't buy luxury good like hermes of Louis Vuitton here since the prices are 20% more expensive than in other countries due to the large japanese tax on foreign luxury items!
Updated Dec 10, 2009
Address: Jingu Mae, Shibuya-ku
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the 500 meter long shopping arcade for japanese kawaii teens. the teeny booper street famous around the world for japanese teenage fashion and the goth subculture unfortunately when I was here was a weekday so I saw no goth characters. In order to experience the teenage culture at its most extreme or the Goths, visit Harajuku on a Sunday, when many young people gather around Harajuku Station and engage in cosplay ("costume play"), dressed up in crazy costumes to resemble anime characters, punk musicians, etc. The focal point of Harajuku's teenage culture is Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) and its side streets, which are lined by many trendy shops, fashion boutiques, used clothes stores, crepe stands (see my Angels' heart and Marion's Crepes restaurant tips) and fast food outlets geared towards the fashion and trend conscious teens. Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) is a narrow, roughly 450 meter long street lined by shops, boutiques, cafes and fast food outlets targeting Tokyo's teenagers. Takeshita-dori represents the cutting edge of fashion in Tokyo where you can see all the latest in Japanese street fashion and then buy in the boutiques.
Updated Dec 10, 2009
Address: Jingu Mae, Shibuya-ku
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Yoyogi Park is one of the most famous parks in Tokyo and is conveniently located next to the Meiji Shrine and Harajuku shopping area. Many locals like to relax at this park and there are a few wonderful fountains here with impressive water display. The rose garden here is also impressive and you should visit this park together with Meiji Shrine and Harajuku shopping area. More photos of Yoyogi Park are at the travelogue section of this VT page.
Written Dec 2, 2006
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The Meiji Shrine is a beautiful and historical shrine nestled among tranquil garden landscape at Harajuku. The entrance of the shrine is conveniently located near to the Harajuku sub-way station and admission is free. This is a must visit if you are in Tokyo and more photos are at the travelogue section of the VT page for you to enjoy.
Written Oct 7, 2005
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Harajuku is famous for its ultra modern and various exotic kinds of fashion worn mostly by teenagers who come here to socialise, shop and of course to show off their fashion sense. You will be treated with a wide array of fashion at Harajuku and it is not to be missed when you are in Tokyo. More photos are at the travelogue section of this VT page.
Written Oct 7, 2005
Meiji Shrine is located in the city of harajuku. Very nice long walk through the trees and pathway.Went on a good day as just missed the national holiday, still many people, but far less than if i had been the day before. Smallish shrine, but beautiful in its own rite.
Written Jan 13, 2004
Address: harajuku
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(last date visited - June 12, 2007)
Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine)
Open Hours
5.40am-5.20pm (spring & autumn)
4am-5pm (summer)
6am-5pm (winter)
no entrance fee
Written Jun 24, 2007
Address: 1-1 Kamizono-cho, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: (03)3379 5511
Website: http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/
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(last date visited - June 12, 2007)Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine)Open Hours5.40am-5.20pm (spring & autumn)4am-5pm (summer)6am-5pm (winter)no entrance fee
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Harajuku - Modern Fashion & Ancient Shrine
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