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Where Tradition Meets Rebellion: A Harajuku Self-Guided Tour

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Price is ฿390 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m
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Activity location

  • Town Corner Garden
    • 17 14
    • 150-0001, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

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  • Town Corner Garden
    • 17 14
    • 150-0001, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

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Where Tradition Meets Rebellion: A Harajuku Self-Guided Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • Opening hours: Wed 0:00-23:59
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
฿389.83 x 1 Adult฿389.83
Total
Price is ฿389.83
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What's included, what's not

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    Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
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    Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
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    App for Android and iOS
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    Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
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    Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
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    Smartphone and headphones
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    Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
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    Food and drink
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    Transport

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

What you can expect

Tokyo is unparalleled in its fusion of traditional Japanese culture and bold fashion.

On this walking tour through Harajuku, you’ll find out how this district went from a quiet village with waterwheels, to becoming the epicentre of Japan’s youth culture and street fashion. You’ll experience the vibrant energy that’s made the area a global trendsetting hub for decades and, while you walk, I’ll tell you about the layered history of the area.

The tour starts at the Omotesando Town Corner Garden, once part of the historic Onden village that inspired Hokusai’s famous woodblock prints. You’ll weave through quiet, European-inspired enclaves like Brahms Path with its classical music connections.

You’ll explore galleries that fuel the district’s creative energy and see iconic fashion institutions like X-Girl, founded by Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon.

Activity itinerary

Takeshita Street (Pass by)

You'll see the entrance to Takeshita Dori, Harajuku's home to Kawaii style! We'll be taking a small side street onto Brahm's Path, so if you'd like to visit another time. It's super busy!

Laforet HARAJUKU (Pass by)

The striking, stacked architecture and hoarding displays of Laforet Harajuku immediately stand out. Since opening in 1978, this building, located right at the crucial crossroads of Omotesando and Meiji-dori, has served as a pivotal fashion incubator for the entire district. Laforet also cemented its international counter-culture ties through tenants like British designer Vivienne Westwood. The presence of the "Mother of Punk" underscored how the Japanese street scene embraced global anti-establishment aesthetics, cementing Laforet's status as the most iconic landmark of the Harajuku fashion scene.

Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku (Pass by)

Tokyu Plaza Omotesando "OMOKADO" is a major multi-level shopping complex located at the crossroads of Omotesando and Meiji Streets in the Shibuya district of Tokyo, often described as a "fashion theme park." The kaleidoscopic Mirror Entrance is great for photography!

Design Festa Gallery (Pass by)

The Design Festa Gallery is an art village in Harajuku, Tokyo, decorated with colourful murals. It serves as a creative space that hosts diverse contemporary work by local and international artists, making it a vibrant and eclectic spot to experience unique art. The gallery is typically open daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Lewis Leathers Tokyo (Pass by)

The Lewis Leathers Tokyo store is the official, direct-operated Japanese flagship location for the iconic 1892 British motorcycle clothing brand, offering a full range of products, including custom leather jackets. Situated in the Harajuku area of Shibuya, the store is open daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Japan Olympic Museum (Pass by)

The Japan Olympic Museum, located near the National Stadium in Tokyo, is a modern, interactive facility dedicated to exploring the history and spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It features exhibits that highlight Japan's pivotal role as a host nation and allows visitors to compare their physical abilities with those of world-class athletes.

Meiji Park (Pass by)

The tour ends at Meiji Park.

Location

Activity location

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    Town Corner Garden
    • 17 14
    • 150-0001, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Town Corner Garden
    • 17 14
    • 150-0001, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan