Harajuku Takeshita Street

Takeshita Street in Harajuku is the world capital of kawaii street fashion culture — a narrow 350-metre pedestrian alley lined with crape shops, Decora fashion boutiques, vintage clothing, and rainbow candy floss (400 JPY) that attracts teenagers and young adults from across Asia. The famous 1,000 JPY crepes stuffed with matcha ice cream, strawberries, and whipped cream are a Harajuku ritual. The street is free to walk and best visited on weekday mornings; weekend afternoons bring intense crowds. The Omotesando boulevard running parallel offers high-end boutique shopping in tree-lined European-style streets for parents. TripAdvisor reviewers with children aged 10-16 rate Takeshita Street as Tokyo's most exciting free outdoor experience for trend-conscious young visitors.