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Tokyo Kawaii Culture Highlights Half Day Tour ( Harajuku )

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Get ready to be mind-blown by the kawaii-ness in Harajuku ! Here you will find cosplay trends from gothic Lolita to cyberpunk, purikura ( selfie ) booths, larger-than-your-head rainbow cotton candv, vintage shops & delicious crepes ! We will first visit Meiji Jingu Shrine ( largest Shinto shrine in Tokyo ) then deep-dive into Takeshita Street (epi-center of cosplay fashion). Take a breather & play with your favorite animal at an animal cafe. Or get a dose of Japanese cuteness at a kawaii cafe.

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Meeting Point

Pick up from hotel ( within Tokyo 23 wards ) or meet at Harajuku station

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Pick up from hotel ( within Tokyo 23 wards ) or meet at Harajuku station

10:30 AM

Meiji Jingu Shrine

Largest Shinto shrine in Tokyo dedicated to deity of Emperor Meiji ( first emperor of modern Japan ). Enjoy your relaxed forested walk amidst the spacious shrine grounds and soak in the spiritual atmosphere.

11:30 AM

Takeshita Street

The epitome of FUN ! ! Immerse yourself in the colorful pop culture of the most vibrant shopping street in Tokyo. Harajuku’s specialty is crepes !

12:30 PM

Animal Cafe / Kawaii Cafe

Time to refresh from the retail chaos ! Do you want to cuddle up with an adorable domesticated animal? Or simply relax with a kawaii drink in a unique cafe ? Well, the choice is yours !

Reservation is required for animal cafe ( dog, cat, pig, hedgehog, owl, snake, chinchilla )

3D Latte Art for Ghibli, Sanrio and loads more characters for your kawaii cafe experience.


01:00 PM

Cat Street

Explore the back streets of Harajuku known for its eclectic street style ! This is a haven of hip culture dedicated to youth fashion.

01:50 PM

Omotesando Street

Take a short stroll down Tokyo's version of Champs-Elysees and be awed by its eye-popping buildings. The architectural highlights in Omotesando will make you realize that it is more than just a shopping street.

02:00 PM

Omotesando Station

Your half day tour concludes here with you having immersed yourself in the delightful realm of Kawaii !

Ending Point

Omotesando Station

What to Expect

This tour features all the amazing and unique activities that only Harajuku has to offer. There is something for all ages.

It starts at 10 AM ( hotel pick up within 23 wards / Harajuku station ) and ends 2 PM ( Omotesando station ).

You can customize the tour according to your liking. For example, if shopping is your preference, you can choose the 1-hour tour extension or leave out certain places like Meiji Jingu Shrine or Animal Cafe. Just let me know what you like ! I can provide other suggestions.

There will be lots of walking so please wear comfortable shoes.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick up ( within Tokyo 23 wards )

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What‘s not included

Entrance fee (you & guide)

Transport fee ( you and guide )

Lunch / food / drink (you & guide)

Tour extension = 3500 yen / hour

Important Information

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I can only do day tour in Tokyo and its surrounding on weekdays.

The meet-up time indicates the start of the tour.

This tour can be extended by 1 hour till 3 pm. Tour extension cost = 3500 yen / hour ( please pay in cash on day itself )

Travel insurance is not covered by this tour. Please ensure to buy for yourself.

Some places may not accept credit cards. Please bring sufficient cash.

Please bring your passport along for tax-free exemption during shopping.

This tour will not be conducted during instances of extreme weather such as typhoons and snowstorms.

Please advise if you have any religious or health restrictions, allergies, or other specific requests.

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Nov 10, 2023

“ Awesome Tour - Highly Recommend ”

Samantha did an excellent job showing us Asakusa. Her English was perfect and I would definitely hire her again and recommend her to anyone. Thanks for a great tour!

Samantha L.

Hi Sue thank you for your kind review. It was a great pleasure meeting you and Marc. I am happy to hear you enjoyed your day with me. Looking forward to an opportunity of seeing and your family in Tokyo again.

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