Shibuya is one of the most popular districts in Tokyo known for the numerous shops. great restaurants, Hichiko statue and the choatic Shibuya Crossing.

Shibuya was Mike & I's most anticipated district to explore so after our visit to Mori Tower & Tokyo Tower we allotted the whole afternoon until evening in Shibuya. We took the Oedo line from Roppongi, stopped at Aoyamo-itchone and switched trains; taking the Hanzomon line all the way to Shibuya and the very first thing we did was to take a glimpse of Hachiko's statue. 

Hichiko

Hachiko is an Akita dog, which is probably the most famous (non-fictional) dog in the world because of its legendary faithfulness to his master. Hachiko patiently waited for his master at the train station for nine years after his master's death. Hachiko became a national symbol of loyalty in Japan. 

Mike being a dog lover was very eager to see Hachiko's monument just outside the Hachiko exit Shibuya Terminal. He took so many shots of it and here are some of them.

Shibuya Crossing

The most  famous intersection in Tokyo. Shibuya crossing even appeared at some Hollywood films including Lost in Translation.  

According to research you can appreciate the view of the crossing at the second story window of Starbucks in Tsutaya Building but when we went there it was so jam-packed we couldn't even move plus there were signs of no picture taking allowed. So instead we went up the Tokyu Department Store right across the Tsutaya Building to take a shot of the Shibuya crossing from its vantage point. 

view from Tokyu Department Store

a closer look

Mike at Shibuya Crossing

Walk with Cham at the Shibuya Crossing

Tokyu Department Store

Shibuya 109

Inside Shibuya 109

109 Men's

Inside 109 Men's

Tokyu Hands

Plastic Food

Inside Tokyu Hands

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