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🗺️ Cat Street (Ura-Harajuku)旧渋谷川遊歩道(キャットストリート)

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About Cat Street (Ura-Harajuku)

It gathers popular shops and cafes, serving as the birthplace of fashion trends.


Details

Cat Street is located in a pedestrian walkway that connects Shibuya and Harajuku, situated in an alley just one street away from the main road, extending from near the Jingumae Police Station. Its official name is "Old Shibuya River Promenade," with one section known as Cat Street, which is home to many shops popular among young people. The name comes from various theories, including "there are many cats nearby" and "the road is as small as a cat's face." This area, dubbed "Ura-Harajuku," centers around Cat Street and features trendy composite boutiques and popular brand street shops, with smaller shops lined up closely together. It is not only home to high-end brand stores but also unique vintage boutiques and the first flagship store of a famous brand in Japan, making it a veritable source of fashion trends. In addition to clothing stores, the street is filled with many dining options, providing plenty of places to take a break during shopping. There are stylish and comfortable cafes and restaurants, as well as street food trucks where you can easily enjoy snacks.

Highlights

The pedestrian walkway connecting Shibuya and Harajuku is home to many popular shops. There is a wide variety of options, ranging from high-end brands and boutique stores to vintage shops. Additionally, there are numerous food choices, including cafes and food trucks.

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Essential Information

Address
3-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Getting There
(1) About a 4-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Fukutoshin Line "Meiji Jingu Mae (Harajuku)" Station. (2) About a 7-minute walk from JR "Harajuku" Station.

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