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Busier Than Shinjuku Station
 
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02-10-2011, 02:22 AM

It sounds like 13th will be a busy day. The Kannon Temple is part of the Sensoji, so you won't have to go there on the 14th.

On the 14th I recommend Harajuku/Shibuya/Omotesando/Meiji Jingu Shrine, as all of these are located within walking distance of one another. Go to Shinagawa Station (across the street from your hotel) and take the Yamanote line toward Shibuya. One stop before Shibuya Station is Harajuku. The station faces a busy street, if you turn right, you will come to the entrance of Yoyogi park and the Meiji Jingu Shrine. Just follow the other tourists and you will find the shrine.

After visiting the shrine, retrace your footsteps back to Harajuku station, cross the busy street at the crosswalk, and turn left when you cross the street. Walk a short distance, and this will take you to Harajuku street on the right. There will be a large sign and a McDonald's, you can't miss it. There are many interesting shops on Harajuku street, so you should find plenty of things to see.

When you get to the end of Harajuku Street, turn right and walk to the busy intersection. This is the main street in Omotesando, and there are shops to the left and right. There are many high-end stores located here, don't waste your money shopping in these stores, the prices are about double what they are in America. You can do a lot of people watching here. If you turn right, the street will take you back toward Harajuku station, if you turn left, there will be quite a few interesting shops and stores. When you are finished, you can return to Harajuku Station and then head to Shibuya.

There are two ways to get to Shibuya, you can get back on the Yamanote line, or you can walk. The street in front of Harajuku Station follows the train lines and will take you to Shibuya in about 10 or 15 minutes. If you are standing in front of Harajuku Station looking across the busy street, Shibuya will be to your right. Follow the street that way, it will eventually lead to the famous Shibuya crossing in front of Shibuya Station. Here you'll find crowds of people, maybe a few street performers, and the statue of Hachi the dog (known as Hachiko). Pet the statue for luck, and get your pic taken in front of it.

Across the street from Hachiko and Shibuya Station is a multi-floor shopping center. In this shopping center on the third floor is a good sushi restaurant called "Midorizushi". It's hard to miss, there will probably be a long line of people waiting to get in. But the line moves quickly, and the food is worth the wait. It's very good, and not that expensive.

Have fun on your trip,
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