The Hachiko statue is an icon of Shibuya, Tokyo. The bronze statue commemorates the journey of an Akita dog in the 1920s. According to the story, Hachiko would wait for his owner, whom worked to Tokyo Imperial University, outside of Shibuya station every day.
Hachiko would greet his owner, and the two would go home together. One day, his owner did not come home off the train, as he sadly passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage while at work. Hachiko continued to wait for his master to return, but he never did. Hachiko would return to the same spot every day for 9 years, hoping one day his master will come off the train. Hachiko passed away on March 8th, 1935.
Today, the Hachiko statue is a popular meeting point for Tokyo locals, in a nod to Hachiko who would wait to meet his owner at this exact spot. Hachiko has also been immortalized in pop culture, in Video games, tv shows, movies, and books.
Hours and Admission
- Hours: 24/7
- Free
- Average Time Spent: 5-15 minutes
Accessing the Hachiko Statue
The Hachiko Statue can be found directly outside of JR Shibuya Station. Shibuya Station even has a station exit named after this famed dog. If you are at Shibuya station, exit out of the Hachi exit, and you will surely see the famous statue.
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