Harajuku Complete Guide 2025: Harry Potter Store, Takeshita Street, Cat Street & Perfect Itinerary

Tokyo Harajuku - still thinking only of Takeshita Street? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the hottest 2025 attraction, Harry Potter Store, to Takeshita Street must-try foods, and the perfect shopping route connecting Omotesando or Shibuya.

🗺️ Harajuku Half-Day Recommended Routes (2 Routes by Starting Station)

Your Harajuku experience varies depending on which station you start from. Choose the route that matches your style! You can also combine Route 1 + Route 2.

Route 1: Omotesando→Harajuku (Adult’s Stroll Course)

Starting from sophisticated Omotesando, through trendy Ura-Harajuku to Harajuku’s heart. Recommended for adults who enjoy fashion and coffee.

🚶‍♀️ Recommended Route

Omotesando Station → ① Ura-Harajuku (BAPE, Supreme) → ② Takeshita Street (Crepes) → ③ Laforet Harajuku (GR8) → ④ Harry Potter Mahou Dokoro → ⑤ Kiddyland → ⑥ Cat Street → Shibuya

Route 2: Starting from Harajuku Station (Classic Royal Route 🍭)

The most classic route to perfectly conquer Harajuku starting from its heart, ‘Takeshita Street’. Recommended for those who want to fully experience Harajuku’s energy.

Harajuku Station (Takeshita Exit) → ① Takeshita Street (Crepes) → ② Ura-Harajuku (BAPE, Supreme) → ③ Laforet Harajuku (GR8) → ④ Harry Potter Mahou Dokoro → ⑤ Kiddyland → ⑥ Cat Street → Shibuya

Must-Visit Harajuku Hot Places 5

① 2025’s Biggest Buzz! ‘Harry Potter Mahou Dokoro’

🧙‍♂️ If you’re a Harry Potter fan, this is THE destination for your Tokyo trip!

Recently, the official Harry Potter merchandise shop ’Mahou Dokoro 📍’ opened in Harajuku. With Hogwarts house robes, wands, limited edition goods, and numerous photo zones, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into Diagon Alley.

📌 Tip: Weekends can have very long wait times, so visiting on weekdays is recommended. Don’t miss the Butterbeer on the 2nd floor!

② Harajuku’s Heart, ‘Takeshita Street’

Takeshita Street (竹下通り) is synonymous with Harajuku. The narrow alley is packed with charming shops and restaurants on both sides.

• Food: Don’t miss Harajuku crepes (Marion Crepes 📍, Sweet Box Crepes 📍).
• Shopping: Fun browsing at Paris Kids 📍 (affordable accessories), Daiso Harajuku 📍

③ Trend Center, Laforet Harajuku & GR8

To see Harajuku fashion’s present, head to Laforet department store.

• Laforet Harajuku 📍: With numerous pop-up stores and emerging designer brands, you can see Tokyo’s newest trends at a glance.
• GR8 (Laforet 1F): The mecca of high-end street fashion and hard-to-find alternative designer brands. Limited edition collaboration items are released regularly, making it a must-visit for fashion enthusiasts.

📌 Using Hyundai Card’s Japan partnership service, you can get 5% instant discount on purchases over 22,000 yen including tax (~December 24, 2025)

④ 👟 Heart of Street Fashion, ‘Ura-Harajuku’

True street fashion shopping starts in ‘Ura-Harajuku’ (裏原宿, back alleys of Harajuku). Discover brands hidden like treasures in the complex alleys behind Takeshita Street!

• BAPE STORE®︎ 📍: Living history of Japanese street fashion. Meet products with the iconic ‘Ape Head’ logo and ‘BAPE Camo’ pattern.
• Supreme 📍: The king of street fashion that needs no introduction. Expect huge lines on new product release days.
• Brandy Melville Japan 📍: Italian brand with overwhelming popularity among women in their 10s-20s with the ‘One size fits all’ concept. Experience its unique lovely sensibility.
• HUMAN MADE OFFLINE STORE 📍: Another brand by NIGO, founder of BAPE. Features witty designs based on vintage American casual.

⑤ 🧸 Cat Street & Adults’ Paradise ‘Kiddyland’

A leisurely and stylish walking path connecting Harajuku and Shibuya, Cat Street! At its starting point is ‘Kiddyland’, the adults’ toy store.

• Kiddyland (KIDDY LAND): Located on Omotesando Avenue on the way to Cat Street, this place is unmissable. It’s a paradise with almost every character goods from Snoopy, Sanrio, Ghibli, Pokemon, and more.
• Cat Street: After browsing Kiddyland, walk toward Shibuya to find the quiet and sophisticated Cat Street. Great for strolling with its stylish cafes, local brands, and vintage shops.

Wrap Up

After exploring Harajuku, cross just one street to the sophisticated Omotesando, or follow Cat Street to the youthful center of Shibuya!

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