Guidebook for Shibuya-ku
Food Scene
Kyushu JANGARA Ramen Omotesando Jangara
Best ramen in Harajuku
Singaporean-style chicken and rice is the speciality at this compact eatery, where the birds are cooked whole to make the flesh mouth-wateringly succulent.
Mr.chicken鶏飯店
1-chōme-15-4 JingūmaeSingaporean-style chicken and rice is the speciality at this compact eatery, where the birds are cooked whole to make the flesh mouth-wateringly succulent.
Already an institution in the seaside town of Zushi, pancake supremos Sunday Jam recently unveiled a new shop in Harajuku – and unlike the original branch, this one's open all week.
6 locals recommend
Harajuku Box
4-chōme-28-28 JingūmaeAlready an institution in the seaside town of Zushi, pancake supremos Sunday Jam recently unveiled a new shop in Harajuku – and unlike the original branch, this one's open all week.
Go for the coffee, stay for the pens. Pay a ¥700 membership fee at Bunbougu and you'll get a master key to the table drawers, containing stationery that you can use for free.
Bunbougu Cafe
4-chōme-8-1 JingūmaeGo for the coffee, stay for the pens. Pay a ¥700 membership fee at Bunbougu and you'll get a master key to the table drawers, containing stationery that you can use for free.
There are just two styles of gyoza dumplings available at this no-frills eatery – fried or steamed – and they're as tasty as they are affordable (just ¥290 for six).
77 locals recommend
Harajuku Gyozaro
6-chōme-2-4 JingūmaeThere are just two styles of gyoza dumplings available at this no-frills eatery – fried or steamed – and they're as tasty as they are affordable (just ¥290 for six).
When local curry shop Ghee closed in 2005, one of its former employees – A Bathing Ape's Nigo, no less – decided to resurrect it. Curry Up is the result, and it's comfort food heaven.
Curry Up
2-chōme-35-9-105 JingūmaeWhen local curry shop Ghee closed in 2005, one of its former employees – A Bathing Ape's Nigo, no less – decided to resurrect it. Curry Up is the result, and it's comfort food heaven.
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2-chōme-33-8 SendagayaLuxury and tasty Italian restaurant. It is not expensive if it is lunch time.
PARLA
2-chōme-10-1 JingūmaeThe best crape in Harajuku
San Francisco Peaks
3-chōme-3-28-7 JingūmaeAmerican style's hamburger and pancakes
Bread, Espresso &
3-chōme-4-9 Jingūmaefrench toast would be best choice
YOGORO
2-chōme-20-10 JingūmaeJapanese curry restaurant
ホープ軒
Japanese "ton-kotsu(pork soup)" ramen
Den
2-chōme-3-18 Jingūmae会席・懐石料理店
Hostaria CasaBella ホスタリア カーサベッラ
レストラン ラドニス
2-chōme-3-30 JingūmaeEverything Else
Tokyu Hands Shibuya
12-18 UdagawachōGood to buy souvenirs
Loft Shibuya
21-1 UdagawachōGood to buy souvenirs
Drinks & Nightlife
Air
Club in the film "Lost in Translation"
Sightseeing
Edo-Tokyo Museum
1-chōme-4-1 YokoamiYou can feel the atmosphere of Tokyo 400 years ago
Shopping
Snoopy and Hello Kitty are just two of the 80-odd children's characters you'll find on sale at Harajuku's most venerable toyshop, a five-floor emporium that first opened way back in 1950.
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Snoopy and Hello Kitty are just two of the 80-odd children's characters you'll find on sale at Harajuku's most venerable toyshop, a five-floor emporium that first opened way back in 1950.
Harajuku isn't just about fashion, you know. This outdoor goods shop directly opposite the station should have all the clobber you need for your next hike, rock climb or camping trip.
Salomon ici club 原宿店
Harajuku isn't just about fashion, you know. This outdoor goods shop directly opposite the station should have all the clobber you need for your next hike, rock climb or camping trip.
From household products to cheap souvenirs, it's amazing what you can stumble across at this three-floor ¥100 shop, a low-cost landmark on the bustiling Takeshita-dori.
18 locals recommend
ザ・ダイソー原宿店
1-chōme-19-24 JingūmaeFrom household products to cheap souvenirs, it's amazing what you can stumble across at this three-floor ¥100 shop, a low-cost landmark on the bustiling Takeshita-dori.