IKEA Harajuku

IKEA Harajuku is the newest IKEA store, at the heart of Tokyo, just a minute walk from Harajuku station. And it’s IKEA Japan’s first ever city store. It opened on June 8th, 2020. It is located in the kawaii neighborhood of Harajuku. Unlike other IKEA stores in Japan, IKEA Harajuku is a little different. It caters to people living in the city, so the range of items on display are more suited for compact Tokyo apartments. It occupies 4 floors within “With Harajuku”, a brand new shopping complex, and displays over 10,000 items. However, without a warehouse attached, larger products can only be purchased via their website or the IKEA App and then delivered.

Food
A range of about 900 smaller items can be immediately purchased and carted home. Another highlight of IKEA Harajuku is its Swedish Cafe. Its exclusive food menu is unique to the store and looks absolutely delectable. Top on the must-eat list is its mouth-watering range of flatbread (bröd tunnbröd) offering savory, sweet, and even vegetarian options. Prices start at ¥200. (approx. $1.87). Complete the meal with hot, cold beverages or any of the four types of low-alcohol craft beer imported from popular Swedish brewery “Omnipollo”. Its famous meatballs, though, are nowhere to be seen. And just before the exit, make a pit stop at the Swedish Combini to grab a cup of coffee, some cinnamon rolls and yes, plant-based sundaes. Even plant based ramen.