Harajuku Events
Festivals, pop-ups, exhibitions, and seasonal highlights — your guide to what's happening in Harajuku
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Harajuku hosts a year-round calendar of festivals, pop-ups, exhibitions, and seasonal displays. Browse the full list below, filter by season or category, and plan your visit.
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SCG DAYs 2026
SCG DAYs 2026
A large community event at Shibuya Center Street promoting regional charm and local pride, with lottery tickets to win regional specialties and traditional arts stage performances.
Dragon Quest the DIVE 2026 — 40th Anniversary Exhibition
ドラゴンクエスト the DIVE 2026 — 40周年記念展
An immersive exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series, featuring a VR ride, monster encounters, and 40 years of adventure history — held at Harakado in Harajuku.
FRUITS ZIPPER 4th Anniversary Cho-Kansokuten 2026
FRUITS ZIPPER 4th Anniversary 超⭐観測展 2026
An immersive exhibition celebrating the 4th anniversary of idol group FRUITS ZIPPER, themed around an observation ship touring the planet of FRUITS ZIPPER — held at Laforet Museum Harajuku.
Cherry Blossoms at Yoyogi Park
代々木公園の桜
Yoyogi Park — steps from Harajuku — is one of Tokyo's most popular free hanami (cherry blossom viewing) spots, with broad lawns for picnics under the blossoms.
Shibuya-Omotesando Women's Run 2026
渋谷・表参道 WOMEN'S RUN 2026
The 16th Shibuya-Omotesando Women's Run brings ~5,000 women runners through the streets of Shibuya, Omotesando, and inside Meiji Jingu — the only event permitted to run through the shrine grounds.
Konno Hachimangu Cherry Blossom Festival
金王桜まつり・金王丸祭
Konno Hachimangu's annual Cherry Blossom Festival on the last weekend of March features the special unveiling of the Konnomaru wooden statue and cherry blossom viewing under the historic Konno-zakura tree.
Spring Love Harukaze 2026
Spring Love 春風 2026
Spring Love Harukaze 2026 at Yoyogi Park is a music, art, and food spring festival that coincides with cherry blossom peak bloom.
Earth Day Tokyo 2026
アースデイ東京2026
Earth Day Tokyo 2026 celebrates its 25th anniversary with ~300 NGO and corporate booths at Yoyogi Park, 100% renewable energy powered, drawing ~100,000 visitors.
Earth Garden Spring 2026
アースガーデン「春」in アースデイ東京 2026
Earth Garden Spring is an eco and organic market and food area held within Earth Day Tokyo 2026 at Yoyogi Park.
Shibuya Cross-Culture Fest 2026
SHIBUYA CROSS-CULTURE FEST
A cross-culture festival at Yoyogi Park on April 25–26 celebrating multicultural exchange through music and food.
Meiji Jingu Spring Grand Festival
明治神宮 春の大祭
Meiji Jingu's Spring Grand Festival spans April 29–May 3, 2026, with Bugaku court dance on April 29, Noh and Kyogen, sacred music, and traditional performing arts dedications.
SHIBUYA ONE PARK 2026
SHIBUYA ONE PARK 2026
SHIBUYA ONE PARK 2026 takes over Yoyogi Park during Golden Week (May 2–5) with PARK ATTACK music and Taiwan Matsuri food stalls. Free entry, a short walk from Harajuku Station.
Omotesando Hills 20th Anniversary
OMOTESANDO HILLS 20th
Omotesando Hills celebrates its 20th anniversary with Hiroshi Fujiwara as creative director, featuring ODORIBA pop-up store, PUNK exhibition, and T-shirt exhibition.
SHIBUYA HAWAIIAN 2026
SHIBUYA HAWAIIAN 2026
SHIBUYA HAWAIIAN 2026 celebrates the 2nd anniversary of the Shibuya-Honolulu sister city partnership with hula performances, Hawaiian buffet, and workshops.
Thailand Festival Tokyo 2026
第26回タイフェスティバル東京
The 26th Thailand Festival Tokyo at Yoyogi Park features Thai food, T-POP music, and traditional dance over two days.
OKINAWA FES Milafete
OKINAWA FES Milafete
OKINAWA FES Milafete at Yoyogi Park celebrates Okinawan music, food, and culture over two days. Expect goya champuru, Okinawan soba, live sanshin performances, and a free-entry outdoor stage.
Tokyo Night Market (Spring)
東京ナイトマーケット
Tokyo Night Market at Yoyogi Park zelkova avenue — an evening-to-night market with food, drinks, and crafts.
Laos Festival 2026
ラオスフェスティバル 2026
Laos Festival 2026 at Yoyogi Park features Lao food, traditional dance, and a cultural parade over two days. Sample sticky rice, laap, and Lao beer at the outdoor stage. Free entry.
Togo Shrine Reitaisai
東郷神社 例祭
Togo Shrine's biggest annual festival on May 28, commemorating Admiral Togo's victory at the Battle of Tsushima. Limited-edition goshuin stamp available.
Vietnam Festival 2026
ベトナムフェスティバル 2026
Vietnam Festival 2026 at Yoyogi Park features Vietnamese food, water puppet theater, and V-POP music.
Meiji Jingu Iris Garden
明治神宮御苑 花菖蒲
Meiji Jingu Gyoen's iris garden blooms with ~150 species and 1,500 plants. Peak early-to-mid June. Historical garden planted by Emperor Meiji for Empress Shoken.
SHIBUYA BEAUTY JAM THE WEEKS
SHIBUYA BEAUTY JAM THE WEEKS
A beauty event across three Shibuya locations featuring the AI fragrance system KAORIUM, MAKE-UP STATION with face type diagnosis, and Korean fragrance POSTES popup.
Tokyo Pride 2026
Tokyo Pride 2026
Tokyo Pride 2026 hosts a free two-day Pride Festival at Yoyogi Park on June 6–7, with community and corporate booths, stage performances, and a Pride Parade through Shibuya and Harajuku on June 7.
Shibuya Zunchaka 2026
渋谷ズンチャカ！
The 12th Shibuya Zunchaka — a free city-wide music festival with 94 performing artist groups across 11 stages spanning Hachiko Square, Center Street, Miyashita Park, and Cat Street.
Turkey Festival 2026
トルコフェスティバル2026
Turkey Festival 2026 at Yoyogi Park features Turkish cuisine, live music, and cultural performances. Kebabs, baklava, and Turkish coffee fill the food stalls. Free entry, a short walk from Harajuku.
Africa Heritage Festival 2026
アフリカヘリテイジフェスティバル 2026
Africa Heritage Festival at Yoyogi Park features African food, crafts, live performances, African parade, and djembe drum workshops.
SCRAMBLE SUMMER 2026
SCRAMBLE SUMMER 2026
SCRAMBLE SUMMER 2026 at Shibuya Scramble Square features SUMMER gourmet food, Space Brothers manga collab, sunset music events, and limited patisserie pop-ups.
LOVE FOR NOTO 2026
LOVE FOR NOTO 2026
LOVE FOR NOTO 2026 — Noto earthquake recovery support event at Yoyogi Park with food, music, and market.
Togo Shrine Summer Great Purification
東郷神社 夏越大祓
Togo Shrine's Summer Great Purification (Nagoshi-no-Oharae) on June 30 washes away impurities of the first half of the year, followed by Mitama Festival and lantern floating at the Sea Shrine.
Star and Sun Market
星と太陽のマーケット
Star and Sun Market produced by Tokyo Night Market at Yoyogi Park zelkova avenue — a night market with food, crafts, and entertainment.
Earth Garden Summer Yoruichi 2026
アースガーデン 夏 ヨルイチ 2026
Earth Garden's summer "Yoruichi" (Night Market) at Yoyogi Park, July 3–5. Craft vendors, bon odori, taiko, and a Taiwan night-market zone, open until 21:00 on Fri/Sat.
FUEGO FLAMENCO FEST 2026
FUEGO FLAMENCO FEST 2026
FUEGO FLAMENCO FEST 2026 — a flamenco festival in the Harajuku/Omotesando area fusing Spanish cultural depth with modern sensibility.
Laforet Harajuku Yukata Festival
ラフォーレ原宿 浴衣祭り
Laforet Harajuku's "Yukata IN LAFORET" runs July 4–21, 2026 on 2F CONTAINER. Six pop-up yukata brands including Furifu (JoJo collab), iroca, MIKI SAKURA, and 月影屋.
Togo Shrine Mitama Festival
東郷神社 みたま祭
Mitama Festival, combined memorial service, and lantern floating at Togo Shrine's Sea Shrine — a memorial for spirits enshrined at the Sea Shrine and ancestors of worshipers.
Brazil & Latin Festival 2026
第19回ブラジル＆ラテンフェスティバル
The 19th Brazil & Latin Festival at Yoyogi Park features samba, Latin music, and Brazilian cuisine. Samba parades and live performances fill the plaza. Free entry, a short walk from Harajuku.
Shibuya Center Street Tanabata Festival
渋谷センター街 七夕まつり
Shibuya Center Street's annual Tanabata Festival with ~94 Sendai-style decorations on street lamps, closing parade with local sports teams, and Nebuta display in September.
Tokyo KAWAII Natsu Asobi 2026
東京KAWAII夏遊2026
ASOBISYSTEM's multi-venue urban KAWAII festival spanning Harajuku, Shibuya, and Odaiba from Aug 6 to Sep 13. FRUITS ZIPPER exhibition, PUKA PUKA PARK, KAWAII Night Market at Harakado.
Thai Fair in Tokyo 2026
タイフェア in 東京 2026
Thai Fair in Tokyo 2026 at Yoyogi Park features Thai cuisine, T-POP, and traditional dance. A second Thai cultural event following the spring Thailand Festival. Free entry, near Harajuku.
KAWAII Night Market
KAWAII夜市
The KAWAII Night Market at Harakado fuses KAWAII culture with Japanese summer-matsuri traditions across Aug 20–30. Illumination installations, photogenic set pieces, and night-market food.
Super Yosakoi Tokyo 2026
原宿表参道元氣祭スーパーよさこい
The 26th Super Yosakoi Tokyo 2026 brings 100+ teams (~6,000 dancers) to Meiji Jingu, Omotesando, Yoyogi Park, and the NHK zelkova avenue on August 29–30. Free viewing. Rain or shine.
Konno Hachimangu Reitaisai
金王八幡宮 例大祭
Konno Hachimangu's Reitaisai is Shibuya's largest festival with 930+ years of history. 14 mikoshi parade through Aoyama and Shibuya, converging at SHIBUYA109.
Shibuya Miyashita Park Bon Dance 2026
SHIBUYA MIYASHITA PARK BON DANCE 2026
SHIBUYA MIYASHITA PARK BON DANCE 2026 — a fusion of bon odori and DJ culture with dance, music, fashion, food, and market booths at the Miyashita Park rooftop.
La Festa Mille Miglia 2026
La Festa Mille Miglia 2026
La Festa Mille Miglia is a 4-day classic sports car rally linked to the Italian Mille Miglia. ~100 vintage cars start from Omotesando Harajuku and finish at Meiji Jingu.
Omotesando Collection Hair Trend 2026
表参道コレクション ヘアトレンド 2026-2027
Omotesando Collection Hair Trend brings together top salons for a hair and fashion trend show at Omotesando Hills, including area cleanup and environmental awareness activities.
Earth Garden Autumn 2026
アースガーデン“秋” 2026
Earth Garden Autumn at Yoyogi Park Event Plaza, 24–25 October 2026, about 10:00–17:00. Grounds and 81 craft, food, and workshop stalls are free. The outdoor-stage village Shurakuza needs a support ticket, ¥2,000 a day or ¥6,000 for both days. Tokyo Night Market runs on Keyaki Namiki the same weekend.
Omotesando Halloween Pumpkin Parade 2026
原宿表参道ハローハロウィーンパンプキンパレード 2026
43rd kids’ costume parade on Omotesando, Sunday 25 October 2026. Children 12 and under. Participation tickets sold out on 10 October. Viewing is free. Reception 10:30–12:30 at Jingumae Elementary. Parade 13:00 to about 14:30. Traffic control Jingumae crossing to Aoyama-dori 13:00–14:30. Rain cancels; notice by 09:00.
DESIGNART TOKYO 2026
DESIGNART TOKYO 2026
DESIGNART TOKYO 2026, 10th edition, theme Hibiki, 30 October–8 November. Citywide design and art festival. This page covers the Omotesando and Harajuku venues. Ginza, Roppongi, and deeper Shibuya are other districts. Most rooms are free. Some charge. Download the official map.
Takeshita Street Halloween
竹下通りハロウィン
Unofficial costume walk on Takeshita-dori, Saturday 31 October 2026. Not a ticketed festival. Pedestrian hours on the street are 11:00–18:00 every day. This is not the Omotesando kids’ parade (25 Oct) and not KAWAII MONSTER LAND in the basement. Shibuya scramble is a different valley; the ward is not hosting Halloween there.
Meiji Jingu Autumn Grand Festival 2026
明治神宮 秋の大祭 2026
Meiji Jingu autumn grand festival, 1–3 November 2026, with public bugaku on 31 October. Sukeikai timetable 7 September 2026: 31 Oct bugaku 11:00; 1 Nov chinza 10:00, hogaku/buyo 12:00, sankyoku 15:45; 2 Nov noh and kyogen 11:45; 3 Nov example festival 10:00, kyudo and aikido 09:00, kobudo 10:00, momote 11:00, yabusame 13:00 on Nishi-sando, satsuma biwa 15:00. Viewing of the hoshuku events is free. Grounds close at sunset.
Fiesta de España 2026
フィエスタ・デ・エスパーニャ 2026
Fiesta de España at Yoyogi Park Event Plaza, Saturday 14 November 10:00–20:00 and Sunday 15 November 10:00–19:00. Official site spainfes.com. Free entry. Paella, flamenco, sevillanas contest, food and wine stalls. Forest of Lights on the cycling course is already running that weekend and is a separate ticket.
SUPER BEAVER × Takeshita Street
HAPPY WINTER 25-26 SUPER BEAVER × TAKESHITA-St.
SUPER BEAVER 20th anniversary "jack" of Takeshita Street. Arch decorations, banners, photo spots, and WITH HARAJUKU panel exhibition.
WITH HARAJUKU Winter Illumination
WITH HARAJUKU Winter Illumination
WITH HARAJUKU 2F Park features glowing swings and cube benches from December 20 through March 14 — one of the longest-running winter light displays in Harajuku. Free to view.
Winter Sake & Food Festival 2026
冬祭！地酒＆地肴2026 in 代々木
Winter Sake & Food Festival at Yoyogi Park brings together regional sake breweries and winter gourmet food stalls. A cozy post-New Year event with free entry; food and drink charged separately.
Meiji Jingu Setsubun Festival
明治神宮 節分祭
Meiji Jingu's Setsubun Festival on Feb 3, 2026, is a solemn Shinto rite (not a celebrity bean-throwing event). Fukumame (lucky beans) distributed Jan 8–Feb 3 at the Kagura-den.
DIG SHIBUYA 2026
DIG SHIBUYA 2026
DIG SHIBUYA 2026 — 3rd edition. Technology × art culture event across Shibuya Park Street area with drone shows, walkable art, and co-creation projects.
Omotesando Hills Christmas 2026
表参道ヒルズ クリスマス 2026
Mori Building’s CHRISTMAS HILLS 2026 names Omotesando Hills for tree and wreath décor, and lists Omotesando avenue illumination 1–25 December, sunset–22:00 (planned). As of 16 October 2026 the mall calendar still has no 2026 atrium-tree dates. Do not copy last year’s indoor installation as this year’s. The avenue lights are a Keyaki-kai walk, 1 December 2026–5 January 2027 on the association list.
Omotesando Dior Illumination 2026
表参道 ディオール イルミネーション 2026
Harajuku Omotesando Keyaki-kai lights the zelkova trees 1 to 27 December 2026, shrubs through 5 January 2027, sunset to 22:00. Dior is the 2026 sponsor. Free. No ticket.
Meiji Jingu Omisoka (New Year’s Eve)
明治神宮 大晦日
New Year’s Eve at Meiji Jingu, 31 December 2026 into 1 January 2027. Recurring rites: oharae 14:00, joya-sai 16:00, first drum at midnight. The shrine stays open overnight. Peak crowd 22:00–03:00. Saitan-sai 07:00 on 1 January. 2027 hours had not been posted as of 16 October 2026; this follows the shrine’s usual hatsumode pattern.
New Year Hatsumode at Meiji Jingu
明治神宮 初詣
Hatsumode at Meiji Jingu, 1–3 January 2027. Japan’s busiest first shrine visit, on the order of three million people across the three days. Until the shrine posts Reiwa 9 hours, use the usual pattern: overnight 31 December–1 January, 1 January until 18:30, 2–3 January 06:40–18:00. Free. The Harajuku-side forest, not Gaien.
Yoyogi Park Flea Markets
代々木公園フリーマーケット
Yoyogi Park's weekend Big Flea Markets are among Tokyo's largest, with up to 800 vendor stalls of household goods. Free entry. 3-minute walk from Harajuku Station.
Takeshita Street Pedestrian Paradise
竹下通り 歩行者天国
Takeshita Street is a daily pedestrian paradise (no vehicles) from 11:00–18:00 year-round. ~350m from Harajuku Station's Takeshita-guchi exit to Meiji-dori.
KAWAII MONSTER LAND – HARAJUKU –
KAWAII MONSTER LAND – HARAJUKU –
KAWAII MONSTER LAND — immersive entertainment facility carrying on the Kawaii Monster Cafe brand. Produced by Sebastian Masuda. Games, food, shopping, and Monster Party shows.
Miyashita Park Skateboard School
MIYASHITA PARK SKATEBOARD SCHOOL
Year-round skateboard school at Miyashita Park's skate park offers beginner-friendly lessons with equipment rental. A short walk from Harajuku to Shibuya. Lesson fees vary by program.
VERDY Presents “In Good Company”
VERDY Presents “In Good Company”
Graphic artist VERDY presents a free group exhibition of 14 artists from Japan, New York, Los Angeles and London at GYRE GALLERY on Omotesando, through 27 September 2026.
Rina Banerjee: “You made me leave home…”
リナ・バネルジー「“You made me leave home…”」展
South Asian diaspora artist Rina Banerjee’s free solo show of 19 works — installations, sculpture and painting — runs at Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo on Omotesando through 13 September 2026.
Harajuku Yosakoi Fair 2026
原宿よさこいフェア 2026
A ten-day Kochi / yosakoi takeover of Tokyu Plaza Harajuku HARAKADO, tied to Super Yosakoi: rooftop dance on 28 August, Kochi food, a sento collab, and a Super Yosakoi photo show.
60% meets and ST TOKYO
60% meets and ST TOKYO
Asian fashion select shop 60% parks seven Korea- and Asia-based labels inside and ST TOKYO at WITH HARAJUKU, with latest collections, popup exclusives and first-come novelties through 15 September.
“15cm CAFÉ” KRUPS by T-fal
“15cm CAFÉ” KRUPS by T-fal
A three-day free coffee popup at GATE in Harajuku ahead of KRUPS by T-fal’s Japan launch: espresso, drip, cafe latte and affogato across four concept rooms, 28–30 August.
China Festival 2026 Yoyogi
チャイナフェスティバル2026 代々木
China Festival returns to Yoyogi Park Event Plaza and the zelkova avenue on 5–6 September 2026 with Chinese food stalls, a music stage, tea and hanfu cultural booths. Free, 10:00–20:00, rain or shine.
Namaste India 2026
ナマステ・インディア 2026
Japan’s largest India festival returns to Yoyogi Park on 26–27 September 2026 with curry and biryani stalls, classical and Bollywood stages, crafts and tourism booths. Free, rain or shine, about 200,000 visitors expected.
HARAKADO MEXICO FESTA 2026
HARAKADO MEXICO FESTA 2026
Free indoor Mexico Independence weekend on Harakado 6F: mariachi, Latin DJs, tacos, ofrenda, and workshops. Saturday 11:00–23:00, Sunday 11:00–20:00.
PEACE DAY 2026 at Yoyogi Park
PEACE DAY 2026＠代々木公園
Free International Day of Peace gathering at Yoyogi Park Event Plaza on Monday 21 September 2026, 11:00–20:00, with May J., booths, and a candle night.
Caribbean Latin America Street 2026 Yoyogi
カリブ・ラテンアメリカストリート 2026 Yoyogi
Free Caribbean and Latin street festival back on Yoyogi Park's zelkova avenue after 11 years, 17-18 October 2026, 10:00-19:00. Twenty food trucks, ten shops, fifteen reggae-led acts. Rain goes ahead.
Yoyogi Forest of Lights 2026
代々木フォレスト・オブ・ライツ 2026
Timed-entry light walk on Yoyogi Park cycling course, 13 November 2026 to 11 January 2027, 17:30-22:00. Seventeen zones on a 1.8km path. Buy Lawson or TBS tickets first. No same-day booth, no re-entry.
KAWAII MONSTER Halloween 2026
KAWAII MONSTER HALLOWEEN 2026
Halloween overlay at KAWAII MONSTER LAND, 1 October to 3 November 2026. Shows, limited food, fashion grand prix, photo spots. Special nights on six dates. Day tickets still ¥2,800-¥3,500 adult. Hours 10:00-21:40.
Furusato Shibuya Festival 2026
第49回渋谷区くみんの広場 ふるさと渋谷フェスティバル2026
49th Shibuya ward residents festival at Yoyogi Park Event Plaza, outdoor stage, paths, ball field, and basketball court, 7-8 November 2026. Free. Parade Saturday 09:30 from the ball field. Official: shibuya-fes.online.
Tokyo Night Market Autumn 2026
東京ナイトマーケット 秋 2026
Free night market on Yoyogi Park Keyaki Namiki, 21–25 October 2026. Weekdays 16:00–22:00, Saturday and Sunday 14:00–22:00. Live stage and street acts. Earth Garden Autumn shares the park on 24–25 October, on the Event Plaza, not this avenue.
Tokyo Snow Festival 2026
東京雪祭 SNOWBANK PAY IT FORWARD 2026
Tokyo Snow Festival at Yoyogi Park Event B, Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026. Free. Rain goes ahead. The organiser homepage lists 09:00–18:00. Tokyo Park Association’s October notice lists Saturday 09:30–19:00 and Sunday 09:30–16:00. Snowboard jib battle, stage, snow play, blood and marrow-donor desks.
JAZZ FESTIVAL in Yoyogi Park 2026
JAZZ FESTIVAL in Yoyogi park 2026
Free jazz on Yoyogi Park Central Lawn, Tuesday 3 November 2026 (Culture Day), 11:00–15:00. Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association. Yazaki Eri Trio and Shima Yusuke “Playing Famous Songs” Duo, five sets. Sit on the grass. Cancelled in bad weather; watch the park’s X. This is not Event Plaza and not Meiji Jingu’s rites the same day.
SHIBUYA LIGHT PLAY at Yoyogi Park BE STAGE 2026
SHIBUYA LIGHT PLAY @代々木公園BESTAGE
Free night mapping at Yoyogi Park BE STAGE, 1-8 November 2026, 17:00-21:00. COLOR TERRITORY PLAYGROUND on 1, 7 and 8 Nov. SKATE NIGHT 2-6 Nov. Tokyu Real Estate, NAKED. No booking, standing only.
Tokyo Shokuiku Fair 2026
第18回東京都食育フェア
18th Tokyo Shokuiku Fair on Yoyogi Park Keyaki Namiki, 14-15 November 2026, 10:00-16:00. Free, no booking, light rain goes ahead. 44 tents, hourly stage, digital rally for 500 people a day, Tokyo kitchen cars.
Meiji Jingu Niinamesai 2026
明治神宮 新嘗祭 2026
Meiji Jingu offers new grain on 23 November 2026, Labor Thanksgiving Day. No ticket. Grounds 6:10 to 16:10. Recurring shrine rite, not a concert.
Katsushika Ōi nightscapes at Ota Memorial Museum
葛飾応為「吉原格子先之図」夜景の系譜
Ōi’s Yoshiwara lattice nightscape is up at Ota Memorial through 6 December 2026. Late period 7 November to 6 December. Adults ¥1,200. Cash only. Last entry 17:00.
Lesser-known ukiyo-e artists at Ota Memorial
あなたの知らない浮世絵師たち
Ota Memorial’s winter show, 12 December 2026 to 17 January 2027, skips Hokusai, Kuniyoshi and Hiroshige as headliners. Adults ¥1,000. Closed 24 December to 5 January.
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Plan Your Visit
Most Harajuku events are within walking distance of major stations. Summer events are crowded and humid, so arrive early, carry water, and wear comfortable shoes. For shopping campaigns, check individual mall websites for exact dates and participation rules.