Harajuku, the iconic hub of Tokyo’s pop culture, has undergone a complete transformation with the city center redevelopment plan. Leading the way is “WITH HARAJUKU,” a cutting-edge commercial facility by NTT Urban Development that opened its doors on June 6, 2020, with great fanfare. As you step out of JR Harajuku Station, you’ll be greeted by the world’s first UT flagship store, “UNIQLO,” and Tokyo’s inaugural city-center “IKEA.” But that’s not all—WITH HARAJUKU boasts a myriad of unique shops waiting to be explored!
Nestled between the famous Takeshita Street and Omotesando, WITH HARAJUKU is a brand new shopping mall that has become the talk of the town. The highly anticipated opening of its sleek new UNIQLO on Friday, June 5th, marks the triumphant return of this renowned Japanese clothing brand to the Harajuku neighborhood after an eight-year absence. And the excitement doesn’t stop there—on Monday, June 8th, the world’s first-ever city-center IKEA opened its doors within the With Harajuku complex, offering a glimpse into the future of retail, with its innovative blend of digital experiences.
Where is With Harajuku?
- Address: 1-14-30 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Business hours: 7:30-23:30 (Please refer to the official website for the actual business hours of each store)
- Official website
“WITH HARAJUKU” is located right across from “JR Harajuku Station”, with a great location. If you’re planning a day trip, you can combine it with the entire Harajuku shopping district, visit Takeshita Street, Omotesando, Meiji Shrine and other tourist attractions.
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WITH HARAJUKU What are the good places to go?
“Harajuku” can be said to be the cradle of Japanese youth culture, and many of Japan’s subcultures originate from the vibrant Harajuku. The “WITH HARAJUKU” mall continues the unique style of Harajuku and hopes to become a trendsetter, spreading the charm of Harajuku to the world! Therefore, the businesses here are all unique.
The entire building has 3 underground floors and 10 above-ground floors, with the most bustling area concentrated on “2nd underground floor to 3rd above-ground floor”. Here, 14 shops gather to offer a variety of products, including daily necessities, sports equipment, fashionable clothing, beauty brands, and tempting restaurants and cafes. Not only is there the world’s first “IKEA” to land in Harajuku and “Shiseido Parlour”, but also the strong return of “UNIQLO”, and of course, the brands that have always existed in Harajuku. The restaurants are located on the 3rd and 8th floors.
“UNIQLO UT Theme Flagship Store” Grand Opening! Giving You New Fashion Inspiration!
UNIQLO made a major comeback to Harajuku in 2020, creating the world’s first flagship store focused on “UT” T-shirts! This highly anticipated store is located on the first and basement floors. Upon entering the store, you can immediately feel the uniqueness of “UNIQLO Harajuku”. Not only are the clothes more fashionable and interesting, but even the models in the store exude a strong fashion atmosphere. In addition, the store also offers design products with “Harajuku” as the theme, allowing you to showcase the young and trendy charm of Harajuku style. There is also a digital dressing wall for you to reference and showcase your unique personal taste.
On the first floor, you can find the “UT FLOOR” which features a “T-shirt zone” with collaborations with top designers from around the world. Here, you can see a collection of amazing “UT” works created in collaboration with famous artists and brands. Each T-shirt is a unique work of art that perfectly combines art and fashion.
Tokyo’s first “IKEA” in the city center, focusing on storage solutions for small urban living spaces!
No need to travel to the suburbs to visit IKEA anymore! The first “IKEA Harajuku” in Tokyo’s urban area is now located on the 1st and 2nd floors of “WITH HARAJUKU”. This store covers an area of 2,500 square meters and is designed for single-person apartments and small families commonly found in urban living. It specializes in storage-type furniture suitable for small spaces, offering a variety of storage boxes to choose from. From groceries to large furniture, everything is available here. Come to “IKEA Harajuku” and find your ideal small space storage solution!
The “IKEA Harajuku” on the first floor not only has a “storage and organization area” and a “bedding area”, but also a unique “Swedish supermarket”. Here, you can find practical and design-oriented Swedish groceries. In addition, there are low-alcohol beers, various snacks and biscuits from Sweden, as well as delicious treats such as cinnamon rolls and Danish pastries baked on site. After browsing the storage and bedding areas, don’t forget to explore Swedish cuisine here!
Harajuku Oasis! “WITH HARAJUKU PARK” Enjoy the Harajuku streetscape, lush outdoor space
The plaza space “WITH HARAJUKU PARK” between the 2nd and 3rd floors of “WITH HARAJUKU” can be used for outdoor activities.
This lush outdoor space has also become a great place for everyone to rest and enjoy snacks.
On the third floor, there is a shared workspace called “LIFORK Harajuku”, which provides rental space for offices and brings together creators to exchange ideas.
“SHISEIDO PARLOUR THE HARAJUKU” Shiseido’s restaurant, where adults can also lounge in Harajuku
“WITH HARAJUKU” 8th floor is the Western-style restaurant “SHISEIDO PARLOUR THE HARAJUKU” opened by Shiseido. This restaurant injects new vitality into traditional Western cuisine with Japanese sensibility and seasonal ingredients. The dishes feature colorful Japanese aesthetics and are accompanied by selected wines and specialty teas.
Upon entering the “Shiseido Parlour,” you will feel a completely different atmosphere from Harajuku, as if you were in another world. Here, there is a more mature atmosphere, as if you were in Ginza. The restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to enjoy the lush greenery around Meiji Shrine while dining, a rare natural scenery in the heart of Tokyo. Enjoying carefully crafted cuisine and high-end restaurant service is also a new Harajuku experience.
Other Stores
“WITH HARAJUKU” has many other floors with various shops, including the Japanese high-end outdoor brand “Snow Peak”, the largest flagship store of “Dr. Martens” in Japan, the top beauty and hair academy and salon “SABFA”, the new concept store of the easy-to-shop outdoor goods store “OSHMAN’S”, as well as various restaurants and cafes.
【Summary】Is WITH HARAJUKU a good place to shop?
“WITH HARAJUKU” is a small shopping mall that adds new shopping and leisure spaces for people living around Tokyo’s Harajuku area. It even provides rental spaces for activities and offices, as well as rental housing. This shows Tokyo’s detailed planning in urban redevelopment projects, where each living circle has its own unique charm and complete commercial and entertainment facilities can be enjoyed without leaving the area.
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