Can I easily take a photo at the Hachiko Statue without huge crowds?

Yes, but go early in the morning, ideally on a weekday. The plaza is one of Shibuya’s busiest meeting points, so midday and evenings are usually packed.

Is the Hachiko Statue still in the same place as in the anime?

Yes, the statue remains by Shibuya Station’s Hachiko side and is still a major landmark. Nearby station structures and pedestrian routes have changed with redevelopment, but the scene location is still easy to recognize.

Are there any rules for filming or lingering around the statue?

Casual photography is generally fine, but avoid blocking the queue, pedestrian flow, or station access. Tripods and extended filming can attract staff attention in this very busy public space.

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kaguya sama love is war hachiko statue

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War

Tokyo

Episode

Ep. 2

Time

6m 51s

Google Map

35.6589, 139.7005

Nearest Station: Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line, JR Saikyo Line, JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, Fukutoshin Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Den-en-toshi Line, Keio Inokashira Line)
Walk: 1 minute on foot from the Hachiko Exit
Best time to visit: Early morning on weekdays for the clearest recreation; spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather
Crowd level: Can be crowded

Kaguya and Shirogane face each other near Shibuya's Hachiko Statue in a tense but quietly romantic meeting scene.
This moment appears during the ongoing romantic mind games between Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya, where neither wants to be the first to give in. They meet in front of Shibuya’s famous Hachiko Statue, and while it looks like a casual encounter on the surface, both of them are deeply conscious of the meeting. Kaguya tries to maintain her calm, proud composure, and Shirogane also acts as naturally as he can, but because they care so much, the atmosphere becomes awkward, tense, and faintly sweet. The scene captures the point where their relationship starts to feel less like pure strategy and more like a genuine youthful romance. In real life, this is the Hachiko Statue in front of Shibuya Station, one of Tokyo’s most iconic meeting spots. The anime recreates the open space and station-front composition very accurately, making the location instantly recognizable. However, the real area usually has denser crowds, more signage, more advertising, and busier street details, while the anime simplifies the background so the characters stand out more clearly. Shibuya Station’s surroundings have also seen ongoing redevelopment in recent years, so railings, pavement, pedestrian flow, and nearby buildings may differ somewhat from the broadcast version, but the statue itself remains highly recognizable and easy for anime pilgrims to match.

Can I easily take a photo at the Hachiko Statue without huge crowds?: Yes, but go early in the morning, ideally on a weekday. The plaza is one of Shibuya’s busiest meeting points, so midday and evenings are usually packed.
Is the Hachiko Statue still in the same place as in the anime?: Yes, the statue remains by Shibuya Station’s Hachiko side and is still a major landmark. Nearby station structures and pedestrian routes have changed with redevelopment, but the scene location is still easy to recognize.
Are there any rules for filming or lingering around the statue?: Casual photography is generally fine, but avoid blocking the queue, pedestrian flow, or station access. Tripods and extended filming can attract staff attention in this very busy public space.