Harajuku is a short walk away from Shibuya and is another busy shopping area, as well as being home to the famed Meiji Jingu shrine and the expansive Yoyogi Park.
Along with the Imperial Palace, Meiji Jingu shrine is one of the must-see sights in Tokyo and is its grandest shrine. It was built for Emperor Meiji and is best seen when there is a high profile wedding on or on New Year's Eve.
Meiji Jingu shrine is situated in Yoyogi Park, one of the capital’s largest, and is a fine place to come to escape the mayhem that can Harajuku. It has miles of walking and cycling paths and is especially nice on a Sunday afternoon and when its many cherry trees are in blossom.
Also popular on a Sunday is Harajuku Square located directly adjacent to Yoyogi Park. Here you will find a complete contrast to the serenity of Yoyogi Park with buskers and costumed youths hanging out and vying for their own little bit of attention.
Harajuku is not awash with hotels, but there are some high-end options and the Love Hotel Hill (near Dogenzaka) has many so-called love hotels to stay at. There are many four and five-star hotels in Harajuku, but for cheaper places to stay you’d be better off heading for nearby Asakusa or Ueno.
If you have spare time in Harajuku, take walk to Omotesando for some high end shopping and a little for some more teened craziness.