Where to go in HARAJUKU: Takeshita Street Tour - Tokyo, Japan

A look around the main street in Harajuku: Takeshita Street (Takeshita Dori), at all the shops in the home of kawaii Japanese fashion in Tokyo.
Join me on a tour of one of my favourite places to go shopping in Tokyo:
- A look at all the shops in Takeshita Street
- How to get there
- Where to go
- What's in the side streets
- Some of my favourite shops, including ACDC Rag, Bodyline & Listen Flavor
Next week we'll be seeing what else there is in Harajuku: the backstreets (Urahara) and less well-known places that might not have heard about.
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[@Panster7]

I went there with friends on the weekend a couple months ago and there were so many people. We start walking with the crowd along the main street and before we know it we end up on the the other end of the street. Me and my friends look at each other and go "Welp...I guess that's Harajuku" and left. 😂

[@cakeswithfaces]

That was a quick tour then!! It gets so crowded and crazy... it can be a bit overwhelming!

[@danceballetacro]

wow excellent video!!!!

[@coloursofjapan]

nooo, there's so much more to it!! Takeshita dori is just one (very crowded) part of it.

[@gummybearlesbianmafia]

I really love your style. Your outfit was super cute. The way you mix colors is brilliant.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks so much! Always like to be colourful :-)

[@EightSixFan]

Few months back, I went there in the weekend with my girlfriend. We were amazed by how much people were there. We will definitely do more side-streets and going over there in the week next time.

[@cakeswithfaces]

The first time I went, I spent a whole day just looking round Takeshita Street and missed so much! It's always on my must-visit list and there's always something new to discover! :-)

[@irpacynot]

Wow, if it's that crowded during the week, the weekend must be scary! :D

[@cakeswithfaces]

All the guidebooks say to go on a Sunday so that’s when the most tourists go (making it the worst day if you actually want to go shopping!)

[@showkathossain9638]

10:34 The schoolbags are really cute

[@MelonBunzz]

Ahhhhh I can't believe I'll be here in around about 2 weeks! It's craziness! Thank you for giving me an insight on what to expect. I'll probably aim for a monday or something :)

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ooh how exciting! You'll love it! Yes I'd definitely recommend going on a weekday!

[@kimchi8022]

Ooooh!!! i'm so so happy for you! i can't wait to be in the same shoes as you in April! I'll be going for the first time.

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@kimchi8022 Have an amazing time! (This was filmed in April - it's a great time to go!) :-)

[@winonadaphne6445]

i love how you tell us the individual shops! thanks for this fantastic video! love your naturally upbeat personality :))

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks so much! :-) There is more from Harajuku coming up in a bit... :-)

[@coloursofjapan]

Harajuku is SO much fun - and there's still a lot to explore besides Takeshita dori!! :)

[@cakeswithfaces]

Absolutely! The first time I went, I spent the whole day on that street, but there's a whole lot more to discover. So much originality and creativity in the backstreets (and without so many crowds!).

[@CassandraClaireGamer]

All the shops look so exciting! I’m visiting Harajuku next year and this video has shown me a lot of shops to look out for 😀

[@cakeswithfaces]

Enjoy exploring! I absolutely love it there! :-)

[@194DAG]

Watching this brings back happy memories when I was there. Thank you

[@cakeswithfaces]

It's a fun place to explore (even if it is crazy busy!!)

[@teenagepuke170]

I love all the goth and punk clothes and accessories but i love the cute colorful toys and stuff lol

[@cakeswithfaces]

Haha, me too! I used to wear black all the time, but now I'm generally more colourful :-)

[@dennisethrane7484]

Love your hair!!! The crepes look soooo good!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks! I want to try ALL the crepes! Not had a bad one so far!!😄

[@remsipstea]

rlly rlly cute!! and i love your outfitt

[@cakeswithfaces]

Aww thanks so much! 💕💕

[@loverboy6149]

Yoooo,, i got recommended this three years later omg

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hope you enjoyed it anyway!! I have newer videos from Harajuku too :-)

[@JToTheAde]

I’m laughing because you came across a stand of a character from one of my favourite animes. He’s called Rin Matsuoka. You said it looks like he’s got something in his teeth😂😂 Amazing video as always! Would love to go there someday

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ah I didn’t know the character!! That’d be a great photo opp for you! 😊 Hope you can make it there someday!

[@petite_cherie]

Happy Holidays Amy!!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks! Hope you're enjoying the Christmas break! :-)

[@willsonize2278]

We were there last year 😀 but was so busy I didn’t see half the places in your video thanks for the insight will go back on a week day this year 😀🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@cakeswithfaces]

It’s always the way! I missed loads of places the first time, and I spent the whole day just in Takeshita Street (you’ll see next time there’s lots more too!)

[@YuliaHazanovRealEstate]

Adorable! Love the video

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks! It's great you can find such different stuff in Harajuku!

[@fatyyyyall1663]

Thank you for the video , it's really informative And i'm sooo happy to hear SHINee's song twice in the video

[@cakeswithfaces]

Haha well spotted! You're a true fan! 😊

[@fatyyyyall1663]

@@cakeswithfaces Hahah i guess that's true 😂 thanks for replying 💙

[@FieryKanata]

I definitely need to go there to shop when I go to Japan, thanks for the video!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes! Definitely a must-visit. Just make sure you save up because there'll be a lot that you want!! :-)

[@FieryKanata]

@@cakeswithfaces rip all my money

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@FieryKanata Haha YES!!! :-D

[@_kuroyoru_]

ahh.... your video makes me miss Japan and Harajuku so much! I went there in August (feels like i went there ages ago tho) and loved it so much. Harajuku was overwhelming. so overwhelming that I missed some shops I wanted to go (such as listen flavor) and actually didn't buy any clothes x"D well... I can't wait for the next time going there, exploring all the shops and eating those incredibly delishious crepes ^-^

[@cakeswithfaces]

I know that feeling!! It's definitely an overwhelming place and you never make it to everywhere on your list! There's always somewhere for next time (my Tokyo to-do list literally started the day I got back last time!) - and more flavours of crepes to try...

[@MoreLocations]

I like Takeshita street. Very famous street and always busy.

[@cakeswithfaces]

It's always crazy and busy! I've noticed it get a lot more touristy since I first started going to Japan but it still has shops I like.

[@MoreLocations]

@@cakeswithfaces 👍🏻😊

[@allianaalejandro9797]

I loooooooove WEGO and 300 Yen shops are amazing there are alot of unique cheap finds looking forward to visit Japan again in the future 💕

[@cakeswithfaces]

Me too! It's the only place I really enjoy clothes shopping and find things I like! :-)

[@bluedreamer6564]

"Yeah, she (Avril Lavigne) had a Hello Kitty song... that was just terrible." lmao It really was.

[@cakeswithfaces]

You might be able to tell, I'm not the biggest fan of dear Avril...! 😅

[@damienglynn]

OMG Claire's are EVERYWHERE. :p Cool video, you could set up a market stall here yourself, your designs are perfect for Harajuku. I'm not surprised you were stopped for photos.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Haha that would be amazing! Pop-up Cakes with Faces in Harajuku :-)

[@dracojeff9770]

@@cakeswithfaces nice video.. May I know what time do most of the shops in Harajuku closed on weekdays evening?

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@dracojeff9770 Thanks! They're open quite late, I think until about 8pm.

[@dracojeff9770]

@@cakeswithfaces thank you 😊

[@Slammer_1970]

Another very great video. Onto another video and time to subscribe to your channel.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thank you!!! Enjoy the videos :-) (every Thursday!)

[@yorokopi1]

Please tell Phil I too stan the savory crepes. While sweet ones are tasty as well; savory is just so good. This was a good walking tutorial I can't believe I missed so much last time; though next time I go I will be more ready.

[@kimchi8022]

Bebe! Nagisa Momoe is so underrated. :(

[@CaptainCheezmo]

I am going to Japan next March/April around sakura season, and I'm wondering if you know any good places to get ita bags? Super love your videos too. Very informative!

[@cakeswithfaces]

That'll be amazing! I'd look for bags in Harajuku and Shibuya. Best places for kawaii shopping!

[@shionchii]

I think in Harajuku there's a building which is a real life 'Prism Stone' from my favourite anime where there's loads of merchandice. I really wanna go to Harajuku, looks really fun.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes, there's a Prism Stone shop in Harajuku, in the backstreets! :-) And one in Character Street in Tokyo Station: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6ummIejisytrZo

[@loopyfrog]

brand-name Squishies have gotten really expensive actually - I would say that's pretty normal for the higher-priced ones. Thanks for showing us around - so fun :D

[@cakeswithfaces]

Really? I must admit I'm not a squishie-connoisseur! 😝

[@loopyfrog]

I have a big box full of the things but I don't get the posh ones, lol

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@loopyfrog Posh squishies are for posh people :-)

[@purity8216]

Lovely video! Hopefully, I can visit Takeshita street one day too! I also have a question if you don't mind answering; Are Japanese clothing sizes different to UK clothing sizes?

[@cakeswithfaces]

In general the sizes are a little smaller, especially for things like fitted dresses and skirts. However in Harajuku lots of items are one size (they call it free size), which can fit quite a range of sizes. eg the the hoodies I've bought would fit a few sizes up from me, and my friend who's a larger size has bought dresses there too.

[@purity8216]

@@cakeswithfaces Oh, alright. Thank you so much!

[@AstorReinhardt]

I want to know where the image on your end card is from? I'm assuming somewhere in Harajuku...it looks awesome.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes, I love it! :-) It's a close-up of Sebastian Masuda's Harajuku clock, on the Moshi Moshi Box. You'll see the whole thing in next week's video! :-)

[@delzdevofficial9716]

Interesting to see the changes to Harajuku Takeshita Street 7:20 hahaha Proof that you are famous woman now XD

[@cakeswithfaces]

Every time there seems to be something different or some shops have moved around! Keeps it alive and changing I guess!

[@Sonjanjajaja]

I SAW YOU FROM THE ”kawaii” BOOK :DD

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yay!! Hellooo!!! ✨✨

[@Sonjanjajaja]

@@cakeswithfaces ❤️

[@dottieland7061]

I love Chicago which I think is the basement of the Alta building. I love AC/DC rag which is hidden up a side street.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Chicago's a thrift store right? ACDC's my fav, there are about 5 of them along Takeshita Street! So many of my clothes are from there :-)

[@dottieland7061]

Cakes with Faces yeah I know I live in shinjuku but my favourite AC/DC rag is one hidden up one of the side streets, I am a bit saddened though as Korean beauty brands are starting to take over Takesha street and it’s really losing its cool vibe. We tend to shop in the vintage shops on the other side of the road down we’re the funky clock is. I just feel like it’s lost so much in such a short space of time. Yet a can go to kankano broadway and it never changes. Even if I just go to see how many people drop there 12 flavour ice cream. It’s just a good place to visit

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@dottieland7061 Haha, I've never even attempted one of those ice creams! The cleaners must hate them! :-) I've noticed Harajuku's changed a lot too, it's got a lot more touristy and there are so many rainbow snacks. My theory is that tourists want to look around but not buy the clothes, but they will spend money on cute snacks. So as time goes on there are more and more snacks and less of the interesting fashion. Although I did enjoy exploring Shimokitazawa last time, that had a cool vibe too.

[@HappyHappy-rv6bk]

Thank you for the wonderful upload. In my opinion, Japanese crepes are much more tastier & more creative than the French ones.

[@cakeswithfaces]

The cone shape makes them extra fun!

[@amysquie]

I can't wait to go one day! I like both sweet and savoury crepes, you can have one for lunch and one for dessert! 😆

[@cakeswithfaces]

Double crepe!!! :-) I like it!

[@lostintranslation2985]

I Miss Tokyoooo

[@cakeswithfaces]

Me too! I always want to go back :-)

[@ajawang2401]

ok, gotta comment, a shop worker/owner is a Shawol there xD ...Your videos are informative, love them

[@cakeswithfaces]

Well spotted! There's lots of kpop in Tokyo, especially around Shin Okubo!

[@charlotteakabtsfanscodelle3345]

If go to japan again can show where can get kpop stuff please

[@cakeswithfaces]

I'll be going again soon! :-) There's a Korea Town in Shinjuku - the Shin Okubo area north of the main Shinjuku Station has lots of Korean food, merch and Kpop stuff!

[@charlotteakabtsfanscodelle3345]

@@cakeswithfaces that cool love to go to japan in some day love if show some kpop stuff like BTS etc

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@charlotteakabtsfanscodelle3345 Hope you can make it there one day! I don't know that much about kpop but I do have a playlist on Spotify :-)

[@comiccaperproductions]

What should one do on 1st January in Tokyo? Going and can't figure that day...

[@cakeswithfaces]

Traditionally people visit shrines and temples on New Years Day so that would be a special experience you wouldn't be able to have the rest of the year. Maybe you could find an osecchi ryori - the fancy bentos people have as a new years meal? Shops and museums might be closed, but if there's any kind of countryside adventure or walking you'd like to do, that wouldn't be affected.

[@comiccaperproductions]

@@cakeswithfaces Yay thanks so muc

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@comiccaperproductions Have an amazing trip!! :-D

[@monicasmalley3336]

Buy some fukubukuro New Years Lucky Bags. It's traditional!

[@wendyshay6944]

This was sooooo useful I can’t wait to go their and shop my whole bank account 😍😍😂

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hehe you'll definitely need all your riches! 💴💴💴

[@vm-fq1me]

Were do u stay in shinjuku?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Different hotel each time! Best to be near a station & don’t be scared of Kabukicho - it’s a great place to stay with good hotel prices.

[@TabuvlogInjapan]

Nice place to buy things!

[@cakeswithfaces]

The only place I really enjoy clothes shopping!

[@Melladri7786]

These video is awesome more more 💕💕😍😍🤪💕💓💓💓

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks so much!!

[@kimchi8022]

Oooh! Can we see the sweets buffet? Is that the same one as the desserts in the conveyor belt? There’s not many videos on it :(

[@cakeswithfaces]

No conveyor belt at Sweets Paradise sadly! That one's quite new - there should definitely be more conveyor belt restaurants - always thought tapas would be perfect! :-)

[@kimchi8022]

@@cakeswithfaces Aw no worries! i just looked up a video on Sweet Paradise and it still looks pretty neat! I also found out the name of the dessert conveyor belt restaurant too! it's not too far from Harajuku. The name is Cafe Ron Ron :)

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@kimchi8022 Makes me think of Harry Potter :-) My fav place for desserts is Cozy Corner - it's only a kiosk but their strawberry shortcake's delicious!

[@kimchi8022]

@@cakeswithfaces haha yes! Cozy Corner? is that also near or in Harajuku? I'll be visiting Japan for the first time in April and want to try a ton of yummy things!

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@kimchi8022 Always gotta have a to-eat list! :-) There are several branches of Cozy Corner - search on Google Maps for "Cozy Corner Tokyo".

[@notsaying2157]

Im going to japan after i graduate highschool, and im very friggen exited

[@cakeswithfaces]

You'll love it! Amazing way to celebrate finishing school!

[@princessadora]

i liked the hello kitty song. it was just a bit of fun. people came at her for that which wasn't fair, if it's not your style move along.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes, everyone has different taste so enjoy the music you like!

[@abelsalo3461]

こんにちは !!! I'm new in your KZbin chain , I love Japan is my favorite country and I love What you have in Japan 🎏⛩️🍜🇯🇵🎌🈶🈷️👹👺👘🌸🏯🗾🍵🍤🍡🍥🍣🍚🍛🍲🍱🍙🎎💮

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks so much! Enjoy the videos!

[@thenerdytiger9306]

3:48 if they sell that stand of my sharky boy hunk then I want it

[@jonnieinbangkok]

Wolfgang Puck Express...how Japanese 😄😄😄

[@cakeswithfaces]

Gotta experience traditional culture...! :-)

[@whatchadoinyall9532]

@ 7:11 what you referred to in that shot as anime is a sub fashion style to help raised awareness of depression and self harm, it's called Yami Kawaii. This video covers it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4jWnGaFlsRmfJo

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes! I've heard of Menhera Chan, I don't know that much about the story but I like the artwork!

[@ilikeeggs2696]

7:12 I believe that girl is apart of a clothing line that addresses mental illnesses such as depression, and the focus is self harm. This type of clothing is classified as "Yami-Kawaii" which is dark-cute or sick-cute. The name of the character is Menhera-chan.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes you're absolutely right! It's a good idea to use art to address issues that people might be feeling uncomfortable about - and I love the artwork.

[@Korp009]

Cool video, but ignoring the great stores under Body Line building is just "sad". It's been a while (and i'm not sure about all names), but JIMSINN, YellowHouse, Phoenix and Far-Star are great stores in that basement.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Sorry I missed out your favs! The first edit of this video was 40 mins long and I had to cut so much out!! :-)

[@Korp009]

@@cakeswithfaces i understand. still, cool video.

[@zahra1736]

Wooo 😭😭😭😭

[@cakeswithfaces]

Can't wait to go back to Harajuku!

[@thenerdytiger9306]

ACDC rags?? am i the only person who thought of the rock band AC/DC?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Nope 🎸🎸🎸

[@thenerdytiger9306]

@@cakeswithfaces my mum has always been a massive AC/DC fan so I've heard their music all my life

[@thenerdytiger9306]

@@awalkingman83 are you referring to me? If so how does making a connection to a famous band(and one of my family's favourite bands) make me an idiot?

[@cobaink]

Is this place only for girls? I didnt saw a single shop for guys

[@cakeswithfaces]

Like most clothes shops, they're mostly for women but there are a few shops for men, I think you can see them in some of my other Harajuku videos. :-)

[@Schrottkralle]

Shocking to see that climate change takes place everywhere. Temperatures, even in Tokyo, should be much cooler right now.

[@cakeswithfaces]

This was filmed back in April (I can't edit while I'm travelling so I do it afterwards!) :-)

[@Schrottkralle]

@@cakeswithfaces That explains the light clothing. Thanks!

[@user-jb5nl4dm4v]

NHKもこういう人リポーターにしろよ(笑)

[@cakeswithfaces]

That would be a dream!! :-) If only!

[@aliensanimate4286]

I saw my hero academia now I wanna go

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hehe, one trip to Japan - sold!