Last updated March 31, 2024
Route
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- Start JRHarajuku Station [East Exit]
About 4 minutes on foot About 200 meters
- Spot1 Yoyogi Park
About 11 minutes on foot About 650 meters
- Spot2 Takeshita-dori Street
About 11 minutes on foot About 630 meters
- Spot3 Ura-Harajuku/Omotesando
On foot
- Spot4 OMOTESANDO HILLS
About 5 minutes on foot About 270 meters
- Goal Tokyo MetroOmotesando Station
[Exit A1]
- Information used in the creation of this website was current as of January 2023
- Indicated route travel times are calculated based on a speed of about 60 meters/minute
Route Details
There is also useful information for when you actually visit a spot, such as the time required, details on restrooms, and travel time between spots.
Explanation of PictogramsNote Items are indicated in dark blue if applicable.
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- Wheelchair-accessible restroom (located within the ticket gates at train and subway stations unless noted otherwise)
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- Nursing area (with diaper-changing table, unless noted otherwise)
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- Written communication possible through communication boards or paper
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- Osotomate-friendly facility
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- Parking for the impaired
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- Explanations, etc. available through tactile maps or in Braille
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Start JR Harajuku Station [East Exit]
The course starts at East Exit of JR Harajuku Station.
For station details, refer to the JR East website. -
About 4 minutes on foot About 200 meters Travel Tips If starting from Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae Station, the smoothest route is to take the elevator near Exit 2 up to ground level. Proceed along a flat sidewalk to Yoyogi Park.
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Spot1 Yoyogi Park About 1 hour
Accessibility Information
The park has many benches. The paths are wide and mostly flat. The wheelchair-accessible restroom directly inside the Harajuku Gate has audio assistance.
Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with diaper changing stations and ostomate facilities) are located near the Harajuku Gate, Sambon Kinoko Rest House, hexagonal Rest House, dog run, parking lot, west side of the central field, cherry tree grove, hilly field, back of the outdoor stage, basketball court, and inside the stadium.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3469-6081 (Yoyogi Park Service Center)
- Address
- 2 Jinnan / Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Unrestricted
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index039.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 11 minutes on foot About 650 meters Travel Tips If you enter Takeshita-dori Street from the front side of JR Harajuku Station's Takeshita Exit, there is a steep downhill slope and wheelchair users will need assistance. Instead, it is recommended that wheelchair users go down Omotesando and enter Takeshita-dori Street from Meiji-dori Avenue. For the smoothest route from Yoyogi Park to Omotesando, cross at the traffic light in front of the East Exit of JR Harajuku Station.
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Spot2 Takeshita-dori Street About 1 hour
Accessibility Information
The entrance to Takeshita-dori Street by the Takeshita Exit of JR Harajuku Station is a steep slope, so entering from the Meiji-dori Avenue side is recommended. Watch out for crowds on weekends and holidays.
Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restroom (with diaper-changing station) located at municipal public restroom along middle section of Takeshita-dori Street (near entrance to Togo Shrine).
Facility Information
- Address
- 1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
- Hours
- Unrestricted
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- http://www.takeshita-street.com/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 11 minutes on foot About 630 meters Travel Tips Cross Meiji-dori Avenue and proceed along Harajuku-dori East. Watch out for cars as there is no guardrail.
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Spot3 Ura-Harajuku/Omotesando About 1 hour
Accessibility Information
Watch out for vehicle traffic in some parts of Ura-Harajuku on weekdays. There are some steep inclines, like the slope from Ura-Harajuku to Omotesando. Wheelchair users will need to be careful.
Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restroom (with diaper-changing station) located inside municipal public restroom next to OMOTESANDO HILLS (Omotesando Station side).
Facility Information
- Hours
- Unrestricted
- Closed days
- None
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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On foot Travel Tips There is a steep slope where North Cat Street meets Omotesando. Since Omotesando has a gradual but long uphill incline, manual wheelchair users will be more comfortable with assistance.
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Spot4 OMOTESANDO HILLS About 1 hour
Accessibility Information
The passageway inside the building is a spiral slope at the same grade as Omotesando Avenue. Areas to rest such as benches are available along the passageway and on the B1 level.
Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with diaper-changing stations) located on B3 and 2nd floors.
You can check real-time information about available and crowded restrooms using the following link.
https://vacan.com/en/building/elrxyyM3Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3497-0310
- Address
- 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
- Hours
- 11:00 - 20:00, Restaurants close 22:30 (Friday and Saturday until 23:00)
*If Monday is a national holyday, Sunday also until 23:00. - Closed days
- Irregular holidays
- Official Website
- https://www.omotesandohills.com/en/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 5 minutes on foot About 270 meters Travel Tips Go up Omotesando and cross the intersection at the pedestrian crosswalk after Haranihon-dori Street. Take the Exit A1 elevator down to Tokyo Metro Omotesando Station.
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Goal Tokyo Metro Omotesando Station [Exit A1]
The course finishes at Exit A1 of Tokyo Metro Omotesando Station.
For station details, refer to the Tokyo Metro website.
Sightseeing spots around Harajuku
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Spot5 TOKYU PLAZA OMOTESANDO HARAJUKU
Accessibility Information
One priority elevator is available. The wheelchair-accessible restroom on the 5th floor contains a diaper-changing station (adult changing table).
Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities and diaper-changing station (can be used by adults)) located on 5th floor.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3497-0418
- Address
- 4-30-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
- Hours
- 11:00-21:00 (Cafes and Casual Dining open 8:30-23:00)
- Closed days
- Irregular
- Official Website
- http://omohara.tokyu-plaza.com/en/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.