Harajuku and Omotesando at a glance
Harajuku is the district north of Shibuya known for youth fashion and pop culture, centered on Takeshita Street. The Meiji Jingu shrine grounds lie right beside it. Omotesando, a broad shopping street known for its architecture, is a short walk further on.
You can walk from the Shibuya area or ride one of the lines below. The times are rough guides, not door to door promises, and crowds on Takeshita Street slow you down.
How to get to Harajuku from Shibuya
Walk if you have the time, ride if the weather or your feet say no.
By train
JR Harajuku Station is on the Yamanote Line. Meiji-jingumae Station is served by the Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines. Shibuya Station has both the Yamanote and the Fukutoshin lines, so you can ride instead of walking. Details on platforms and exits are on the Shibuya Station page.
On foot
Plan about 20 minutes between Harajuku Station and the Shibuya area. From Harajuku on to Omotesando and Aoyama it is about 10 minutes. Add time for photos, queues and the shrine.
Which end first
The shrine grounds close between 16:00 and 18:30 depending on the month, so they are best visited first. Takeshita Street and Omotesando are streets and have no single closing time.
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Takeshita Street
The main street for youth fashion and pop culture in Harajuku.
Takeshita Street is the center of youth fashion and pop culture in Harajuku, with small fashion shops and food stalls such as crêpe counters. The shops have no shared opening time, so each one sets its own. Check the individual shop if a particular one matters to you.
Expect crowds. Step to the side before you stop to look at something or take a photo, so people can keep moving behind you.
Meiji Jingu shrine
Opening hours by month for the shrine grounds. The times follow the seasons.
The inner grounds of Meiji Jingu are open daily all year. Opening and closing times change with the month, and some facilities inside the grounds close earlier. These times are for the shrine grounds. They do not apply to Gaien or to Meiji Kinenkan.
Hours around New Year can differ from the table, so check before a visit on 31 December or 1 January. The New Year's Eve page covers the rules around Shibuya on that night.
| Month | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| January | 06:40 | 16:20 |
| February | 06:20 | 16:50 |
| March | 05:40 | 17:20 |
| April | 05:10 | 17:50 |
| May | 05:00 | 18:10 |
| June | 05:00 | 18:30 |
| July | 05:00 | 18:20 |
| August | 05:00 | 18:00 |
| September | 05:20 | 17:20 |
| October | 05:40 | 16:40 |
| November | 06:10 | 16:10 |
| December | 06:40 | 16:00 |
The Gyoen garden
The garden has its own entry fee of JPY 500 (2026).
The museum
The museum is open 10:00 to 16:30, last entry 16:00, and closed on Thursdays. The adult fee is given as JPY 500 in one place and as JPY 1,000 in another, with JPY 900 for high school students and younger. Confirm the fee at the ticket window.
Omotesando
Omotesando is a shopping street known for its buildings. It is not a single paid area, so you can walk it at any hour and decide shop by shop where to go in. The walk from Shibuya Station to the Omotesando area takes about 20 minutes. From Harajuku it is about 10.
If you want a bigger shopping list for Shibuya itself, see the shopping guide. For tax-free rules before and after 1 November 2026, the same page has the details.
A simple route for one day
Four stops, shrine first.
1. Meiji Jingu
Arrive early, as the grounds open between 05:00 and 06:40 depending on the month. Leave time to walk through the grounds.
2. Takeshita Street
Walk to the lane. Eat something small and keep to the edge when you stop.
3. Omotesando
Take the 10-minute walk or a train stop. Look at the buildings and pick one or two shops.
4. Back to Shibuya
Walk about 20 minutes or ride. Finish at the crossing or in the evening district.
Plan the rest of your Tokyo trip
Where Harajuku fits.
Shopping in Shibuya
Department stores, Center Gai and the 2026 tax-free changes.
Shibuya at night
Where to go after the walk.
Shibuya Station
Lines, exits and the way to the crossing.
A day trip in the other direction, to the old temple district, is covered by the Asakusa guide.
Harajuku and Omotesando: frequently asked questions
How far is Harajuku from Shibuya?
About 20 minutes on foot between Harajuku Station and the Shibuya area. By train you use the Yamanote Line to Harajuku or the Fukutoshin Line to Meiji-jingumae. Treat the walking time as a guide.
How far is Omotesando from Harajuku?
About 10 minutes on foot from Harajuku to the Omotesando and Aoyama area. From Shibuya Station it is about 20 minutes.
When does Meiji Jingu open and close?
It depends on the month. In October it opens at 05:40 and closes at 16:40. In June it opens at 05:00 and closes at 18:30. The full table is above.
Is there a separate fee for the garden or the museum?
Yes. The Gyoen garden costs JPY 500 (2026), and the museum has its own fee, listed above.
When are the Takeshita Street shops open?
There is no shared opening time, because each shop sets its own. Check the shop you care about, and plan the street after the shrine.
Can I do Harajuku and Shibuya in one day?
Yes, if you start at the shrine. See the route above. Add time for crowds on Takeshita Street.