About
District: Harajuku, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Access: JR Harajuku Station (Yamanote Line), Meiji-jingumae Station (Chiyoda/Fukutoshin Lines)
Overview: Character goods shopping centered on Kiddyland's six-floor complex, surrounded by trendy boutiques and youth culture retail along Takeshita Street and Omotesando.
Kiddyland Harajuku
Location: View on Google Maps
Address: 6-1-9 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hours:
- Weekdays: 11:00–21:00
- Weekends & Holidays: 10:30–21:00
Access:
- 3 min walk from Exit 4 of Meiji-jingumae Station (Chiyoda Line)
- 7 min walk from Omotesando Exit of JR Harajuku Station
- 3 min walk from Exit 7 of Meiji-jingumae Station (Fukutoshin Line)
What Makes It Special: 5-6 story building filled with toys, character goods, and stickers from Japan's most popular licenses: Hello Kitty, Kirby, Snoopy, Studio Ghibli, Rilakkuma, Gudetama, Star Wars, Disney, and Marvel. Prominent shops for Snoopy Town and Rilakkuma Store. Tax-free shopping for purchases over ¥5,000. 🔗
Visiting Tips:
- Best for character-themed stickers and mainstream merchandise
- Six floors organized by franchise and character type
- Korean and some English-speaking staff
- Great for souvenir shopping with variety across all floors
Harajuku Shopping Context
Takeshita Street - Youth fashion and pop culture street leading from station, featuring trendy boutiques, crepe stands, and character goods shops
Omotesando - Upscale shopping boulevard with luxury brands and sophisticated retail, forming contrast to Takeshita's energetic youth culture
Combination Strategy: Visit Kiddyland for character goods, explore Takeshita Street for youth fashion and snacks, then visit nearby B-Side Label Harajuku (10-minute walk) for artist stickers
Sources
Attraction researched: October 2025
Source: attractions/tokyo/harajuku-character-shopping.md