Centering upon a tour of Harajuku, this itinerary helps you to enjoy experiencing Tokyo including the biggest urban city, Shinjuku in the afternoon. If you want to have an all day trip in this area, please visit here and refer the half day plan in the morning. Waking around Harajuku, you can experience both of traditional Japanese culture of Edo period and latest trend of Tokyo. You must be overwhelmed and attracted by the energy of this town.
Index
1. How to get to Harajuku
2. Itinerary
–Meiji- jingu shrine (14:30PM~16:00PM)
–Shibuya(16:30PM~18:00PM)
–Shinjuku(18:30PM~20:00PM)
How to get to Harajuku
You can use JR Yamanote line to get to Harajuku station. guides
Itinerary
| Itinerary |
| Meiji-jingu shrine(14:30PM~16:00PM) |
| Shibuya(16:30PM~18:00PM) |
| Shinjuku(18:30PM~20:00PM) |
Meiji-jingu shrine(14:30PM~16:00PM)I
Among the lively and quick town, Harajuku, there is one place you can experience Japanese tradition, history, and spirit. Meiji-jingu shrine was built in 1920 to deify the Emperor Meiji and the Empress Shoken. I
The shrine has a lot of green. These trees were planted at the same time the shrine was built.
This shrine is said to be one of the strongest “power spots”, locations thought to be flowing with mystical energy, so you could get your fortune uplifting and refreshed by walking around the shrine.I
In Meiji-jingu shrine, you might be moved by the beauty of this shrine and Japanese tradition and spirit. That must be a really precious experience for you all.
| Business Hours | month open close Jan. 6:40am 16:20pm Feb. 6:20am 16:50pm Mar. 5:40am 17:20pm Apr. 5:10am 17:50pm May 5:00am 18:10pm Jun. 5:00am 18:30pm Jul. 5:00am 18:20pm Aug. 5:00am 18:00pm Sep. 5:20am 17:20pm Oct. 5:40am 16:40pm Nov. 6:10am 16:10pm Dec. 6:40am 16:00pm |
| Price | Free to entry(cost to receive prayer for you) |
| Address | A few minutes walk from JR Harajuku Station’s Omotesando-guchi Exit to Torii gate, Meiji Jingu, 1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8857 map |
| Telephone |
Telle ：03－3379－5511 Fax ：03－3379－5519 |
| Website | http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/index.html |
| Others | You had better have learnt how to act in dignified shrines like Meiji-jingu. etiquette |
Shibuya(16:30PM~18:00PM)I
Next to Harajuku, there is also a lively town, Shibuya. The scramble intersection is a unique scene of this busy and large city. Over 3,000 people cross here at the same time and they walk across here very smoothly without bump against each other. This spectacle scene must be your good memory.
And don’t forget to take picture with this dog, Hachi. He is one of the most famous dogs in Japan. You might be surprised to see a lot of people standing around him all day.
This town is also popular with teenager as well as Harajuku and known as having a lot of good and reasonable restaurants and café or place to play. This is a VR game & café bar, VREX. VREX is very popular with the youth and tourist.
This café has many kinds of VR game. You can enjoy latest VR technology and have fun here.
It has variety of food & drink menu. You must have a wonderful time in Shibuya.
| Address | Shibuya-ku, Tokyo map |
| Telephone | 03-3463-1211 |
| Website | http://play-shibuya.com/ |
Shinjuku(18:30PM~20:00PM)
You must go Shinjuku at night. One of the busiest city, Shinjuku is very still lively at the evening. I recommend you having dinner at Izakaya. Izakaya is Japanese style bar. I
In dinner time, many people including men and women of all ages visit Izakaya. They enjoy food and alcohol, and talking with other people. You can feel Japanese unique atmosphere, “Ninjomi”, which is warm and comfortable. That is rare experience so you can’t miss visiting Izakaya.
| Address | Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo map |
| Telephone | 03-3209-9999 |
| Website | http://www.kanko-shinjuku.jp/ |
