Yoyogi and Harajuku

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A few days ago I went to explore Yoyogi, not sure of what was there. I ended up finding a nice park with a large temple. The exit to the park led to Harajuku, which is a teenager oriented area of tokyo, with lots of trendy clothing stores, and many people. I didn't stay there very long. It's a little bizarre to walk about 50 feet from a serene forest and end up in a crowded shopping district.

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Photos

Street in Yoyogi
Just a normal street in Yoyogi. I thought it was a nice contrast to the crowded concrete blocks of other areas.

Gate to Yoyogi Park
There are a bunch of these gates all around the park area.

Yoyogi Park path
This path through the forest was very nice. The cicadas were out in full force.

Water thingy
This is before the entrance to the Meiji Shrine. I think you're supposed to pour the water on your hands.

Meiji Shrine Entrance
The entrance to the meiji shrine, in Yoyogi Park.

Courtyard
The shrine's courtyard.

Another entrance
I guess this is the entrance to the inner layer.

Prayer blocks
You can pay $5 to write a prayer on one of these chunks of wood.

More shrine
This area was off-limits. I think it's the inner sanctum.

Pond
A pond thingy I found while wandering around Harajuku. I think that's a restaurant in the background.

Harajuku Intersection
Not pictured are the hordes of people in every direction.

Festival
Festival on the streets of Harajuku. At least I think that's what it was.

Harajuku Station
That little building on the left leads to the trains. The forest to the left is where the Meiji Shrine resides.

Dress-up
Every Sunday there are groups of people near Harajuku Station, dressed-up in various costumes. It was a bit strange.

Comments

[Anthony Hodges]

good job
I lived in tokyo and you took a photo half on my street(th one in the top right hand courner. Ther peice is very accurate.