Monument

Hachiko Statue

Address: Hachiko Square, Shibuya, Tokyo
Area: Tokyo, Japan

Hours: Outdoor public square; accessible 24 hours, with possible temporary event restrictions.
Price: Free admission; no entrance fee.
How to visit: Use Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Exit; the statue is beside Shibuya Crossing. The area is usually crowded, so avoid blocking pedestrian flow.
Hours: Free entry
Hours: Good with children
Hours: Good after dark
Hours: About 5–20 min

Why it is worth the detour

The statue of Hachiko outside Shibuya Station.

The Hachiko Statue is a bronze sculpture of an Akita dog, celebrated for its loyalty to its owner. Located outside Shibuya Station, it serves as a popular meeting spot and a symbol of devotion.

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