H.I.S. Tourist Information Center Harajuku

H.I.S. Tourist Information Center Harajuku

H.I.S. Tourist Information Center Harajuku
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Harajuku is the capital for youth fashion and culture. A walk along the iconic street, Takeshita will allow you to experience an extreme Kawaii-ness with many fashion boutiques, cafes and crepe stands. Not far away is Omotesando, which offer more mature fashion stores. Don't worry if you are not an fashionholic, the famous Yoyogi park and Meiji Jingu shrine are only few minutes walk from the station. If you got lost or did not know what to do in Harajuku, please do not hesitate to stop by our Harajuku Tourist Information Center. Our staffs will be happy to answer all your questions. In addition, we also provide currency exchange, baggage storage, data sims card and tours to popular destination in Japan (beside, there is free WiFi in-store).
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Neighbourhood: Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu
There are countless opportunities to shop in the Shibuya and Harajuku districts, especially in shops that focus on Japan's "Kawaii" culture. The trendiest areas are around Shibuya’s Center district, Harajuku's Takeshita-dori and in Omotesando. If you need to recharge from all the shopping, you can easily refresh yourself in Meiji Jingu or Sasaki Park. In contrast, Ebisu has a more grown up ambiance of calm and cool. At the Museum of Yebisu Beer you can learn about the beer that was responsible for the town’s name, and enjoy dining at the popular noodle shops in the surrounding area.
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Kylie140
13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
The staff who works there can speak well English, friendly, very helpful and good patience to solve all my problem. They know I can't speak Japanese, so they help me to take all the call and reserve the restaurant for me. They make my good day/good experience /good memories in Japan. I do appreciate it and thankful.
Written 7 February 2020
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patty1108
Shanghai Region, China3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2015 • Solo
I went into the store coincidentally during my trip to Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. At that time, I could not find the way to go to the shrine after I got off from the Harajuku Station of Yamanote Line. I was lucky to find this store and asked the direction, otherwise, I would have kept walking in the wrong direction. The staffs there were very nice and it was decorated nicely. They sell many local souvenirs there and also provide different kinds of tours including one day experience to Samurai and local Ramen shop. I purchased the three day subway pass there.
Written 15 September 2015
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Thank you very much for visiting us, and your review! It is our pleasure to hear that. Souvenirs that we are selling are the top-selling souvenirs at the airport actually. We hope we can see you again!
Written 26 October 2015
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RichardNN12
Towcester, United Kingdom38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 • Solo
Coming from Europe, a Japanese Onsen can feel a challenge - but don't be deterred. The staff here speak good English, explain where to go, what to do. I enjoyed the various different bathing experiences, and then paid for a 30 minutes vigorous scrub and massage session after. I highly recommend it all. I felt refreshed and invigorated when it was all over.
Written 22 November 2019
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shopaholicpp
Singapore32 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Family
I walked to the information centre as they had a poster for a teacup poodle café there. It was 1k yen for 40mins + 1 drink for child. I purchased it thinking it's a good deal. When we went to the café, it was a small bare room with a few customers and each of them had a poodle on their lap. That's it. there were only a few small poodles and you had to wait for them to get off someone's lap. I feel it's a rip-off for that and I don't think a tourist information centre should be promoting that café.
Written 22 January 2020
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indah nuria S
New York City, NY1,246 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2018
I love the fact that the officers or the volunteers here are so friendly and helpful.

The first time I came to Tokyo, Japan, I wasn't very well-prepared. I came here to get the map, ask around and get more information about places I can visit within my limited time frame. They also have cute, free origami for you to take :). They have my brochures as well and they speak good English as well.
Written 4 September 2018
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christinekwa
Vancouver, Canada1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Friends
Very impressed with the service and the patience to explain everything slowly and in clarity. People there speak English !!!! This is a big plus considering we have had some frustration trying to communicate at Hotel reception and Restaurants.
Written 15 June 2018
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Thank you so much for your kind review. Hope that you enjoy your trip in Japan. We assist tourists and speak English, we also provide a lot of interesting activities in Japan. We're looking forward to assisting you again. Wish you all the best. Arigatou-gozaimasu.
Written 23 July 2018
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Isha1203
Japan208 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2015 • Solo
This place is in-front of HARAJUKU station takeshita exit. Just have to cross the road and Information center is on you left hand. As the name said they offer free travel information about Travelling in Japan. Even if you don`t speak japanese they have English speakers along with Thai, Hinidi, Italian, French etc. The shop looks so cute with its traditional ambiance. You will feel like come to an old Japanese shop. They offer money exchange service, wifi /simcard rental, luggage storage even hotel, air ticket and optional tour reservation too. They have so cute souvenir section and you will absolutely wanna buy.
Written 17 September 2015
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Thank you very much for your review! We are looking forward to see you again.
Written 24 October 2015
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Paulaner
Bendorf, Germany41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
Great Sightseeingtour with an exzellent Tourguide Nakase. Highly recommended and very interesting Tour with a lot of Highlights in Kagoshima.
Written 4 April 2024
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wolf3728
Las Vegas, NV1,440 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • Solo
The staff were very friendly and helpful. They can help you with the subway and bus systems. You can get information on things to do in the city.
Written 10 August 2018
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bucketlisttravellers
Sydney, Australia3,641 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2018 • Couples
We went to H.I.S. Tourist Information Centre at the end of Takeshita Street which I'd head had good deals for discounted tickets. We enquired about getting tickets for the Robot Restaurant, but we found cheaper tickets online. They were however able to get us tickets for a longer time that usual at a hedgehog, otter and chinchilla cafe. I wasn't sure what a chinchilla was at first, but when I saw a photo I thought they were adorable so we decided to give that a go (however the cafe didn't end up having chinchillas, which was a bit disappointing).
Written 23 April 2018
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Thank you so much for your review! Hope that you had an unforgettable time in Japan. Animal cafe is one of our most popular tours at Harajuku. We're so sorry that you couldn't end up having chinchillas, Normally, the cafe shop will have hedgehog, otter, chinchilla as well, they're business with the cafe shop and for sale the animals so that sometimes, there will be no chinchilla or otter at the shop. We hope to get your understanding. We're looking to seeing you again at Harajuku TIC. Always welcome to Japan ! Arigatou-gozaimasu. Best regards,
Written 16 May 2018
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