Hachiko Statue

"Hachiko" was an Akita dog owned by Professor Ueno of the University of Tokyo who lived in Shibuya. Hachiko would see off Professor Ueno to the station every day and even after the professor's sudden death, Hachiko continued to wait for him at Shibuya Station. Moved by Hachiko's loyalty, people created a statue of Hachiko. The statue of Hachiko holds a heartwarming and poignant story. When visiting the statue of Hachiko, why not remember the tale of the faithful dog Hachiko?

Hachiko's statue was actually built during his lifetime. In other words, the statue and Hachiko met while he was still alive. The current statue of Hachiko is the second one, rebuilt after the war. The first statue was built while Hachiko was still waiting for Professor Ueno in Shibuya. Additionally, Hachiko's statue has droopy ears. This is not because Hachiko was born with droopy ears, but rather because his ears were bitten and drooped by a stray dog. Knowing these little secrets about Hachiko, why not go and meet him in person?

The Hachiko statue is arguably the most famous meeting spot in Japan. Located at the bustling Shibuya Station, it has become a place where people gather. When meeting at this spot, it's recommended to be more specific than just saying "Let's meet at Hachiko!" and instead specify a more detailed location, such as "Let's meet at Hachiko's tail!"

In the spring, the cherry tree next to Hachiko becomes fully bloomed. During that time, you can enjoy a slightly strange view of the neon streets of Shibuya and the natural cherry tree. Although Shibuya Station is always crowded, during cherry blossom season, even more people visit Hachiko's statue to take pictures with the cherry blossoms. Take a picture of the strange combination of Shibuya's buildings, Hachiko's statue, and the cherry tree.

Various recommended spots in Shibuya gather around the statue of Hachiko. In the immediate vicinity, there is Shibuya's other famous landmark, the Scramble Crossing, as well as many other places to visit in Shibuya, such as Shibuya Hikarie and Shibuya Scramble Square Shibuya 109, which are famous shopping spots. After meeting at Hachiko, let's head out to explore the city of Shibuya!