13 Jul 2020
Devine is clearly super familiar and passionate about the Tokyo area and excited to share this with others. He brought us to countless neat little spots that I never would have uncovered on my own! I’m not much of a shopper, but this place was pretty enticing to both my inner child and artist despite that and I definitely went home with some things and will likely go back for more. My favorite stops were a costume shop with amazing wigs and a cool second hand Lolita store, but there were so many gems- great little souvenirs everywhere if you are shopping for little ones and tons of things you will want for yourself! I really appreciated the variety of places he pointed out and all his explanations of various items, food, stores, and Japanese culture. Totally fell in love with the eclectic fashion, the colors, and the dynamism of the Harajuku area...I will be going back tomorrow to spend more time now that I am a little more educated and totally inspired about my new favorite area of Japan. We even got lucky and saw some stunning Harajuku girls! Pros: -educated and passionate host, takes photos for you willingly, patient at stops, works to accommodate requests, spent loads of extra time last scheduled time because he wanted to show us everything -amazing area totally worth seeing with an expert Cons: -all the information and energy of the area can be a lot and the tour moves at a steady pace; could feel a bit overwhelming for some I imagine Overall, totally worth it. Devine is a great host