Hachiko Statue

忠犬ハチ公像

The Hachiko Statue stands just outside Shibuya Station and honors Japan's most loyal dog. In the 1920s, Hachiko, an Akita dog, went to the station to wait for his owner coming home from work. After his owner died suddenly, Hachiko kept coming back to wait every day for nine more years. Today the statue is Shibuya's main meeting point and a popular photo spot.

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Visitor information

Getting there: Outside Shibuya Station (JR, Tokyu, Tokyo Metro and Keio Inokashira lines).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

It is Shibuya's main meeting point, so it is often crowded. Many visitors take a photo in front of the statue.
Prayer room nearby: JNTO says there is a prayer room on the 5th floor of Shibuya PARCO, with separate areas for men and women (4–5 people each).
Mosque in the area: JNTO lists Tokyo Camii and Diyanet Turkish Culture Center, one of the largest mosques in Japan, as an option when in Shibuya.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Shibuya PARCO, near Shibuya Station, has a free prayer room on the 5th floor.
The prayer space at Shibuya PARCO has separate areas for men and women, each for about 4 to 5 people.
Kiwamiya on the basement floor of Shibuya PARCO serves a halal-certified black wagyu hamburg steak.
Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Tokyo and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.