The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in Tokyo, Kanto

October 3, 2021 Myesha Cogley

Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
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1. Hachiko

1 Dogenzaka Shibuya Train Station, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3378-1703 http://guide-japan.jp/shibuya-crossing-hachiko
Excellent
34%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 3,963 reviews

Hachiko

Reviewed By ScarlettJezebel - Melbourne, Australia

Hachiko is a legend in Tokyo, so much so that copy statues of this faithful are common (such as in Don Quixote). But this is the real deal, and a great photo opportunity. The statue is easily located outside Shibuya station, and definitely worth visiting and knowing the story so you can understand the obsession with all the Hachiko souvenirs!

2. Kusunoki Masashige Statue

1-1 Kokyo Gaien, Chiyoda 100-0002 Tokyo Prefecture http://visit-chiyoda.tokyo
Excellent
21%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 150 reviews

Kusunoki Masashige Statue

Reviewed By Safariholic - Horsham, United Kingdom

In the South-East corner (inside the perimeter formed by the moat) of the grounds of the Imperial Palace, stabnds this fabulous and huge Statue to the 14th Century Legendary Samurai Warrior. Its a MUST, especially of you have kids with you. Loved it

3. Roman Catholic CHurch of St. Joseph, Tsukiji Parish

5-26 Akashicho, Chuo 104-0044 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3541-8185 http://tsukijicatholic.jp/
Excellent
35%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 31 reviews

Roman Catholic CHurch of St. Joseph, Tsukiji Parish

4. Statue of Hachiko & Hidesaburo Ueno

1-1-1 Yayoi In front of Anex, Bunkyo 113-8657 Tokyo Prefecture http://www.en.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp/hachi_ueno_hp/hp/index.html
Excellent
42%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 83 reviews

Statue of Hachiko & Hidesaburo Ueno

Reviewed By JulianaYos - Jakarta, Indonesia

Finally I found this statue! :) It took me 30 minutes by walk from Tokyo University of Art to Tokyo University where this reunited statue displayed... Thumbs up for the artist, because he can made Hachiko And Prof Ueno face sooo real, their expression were captured perfectly, it said all about their relationship

5. Statue of Lion

1-4-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi Mitsukoshi Main Bldg, Chuo 103-0022 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
16%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
39%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 113 reviews

Statue of Lion

Reviewed By P6066IEwilliamj - San Luis Obispo, United States

We ran into these two lions in front of Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi when we visited the flagship store. These are modeled after lions at Trafalger square. They're beautifully detailed, and everyone who passes by comes and pats their paws. We watched gaggles of schoolkids pass by giving little roars as they saw the lions. Very cute.

6. Unicorn Gundam Statue

1-1-10 Aomi Diver City Tokyo Plaza, Koto 135-0064 Tokyo Prefecture http://www.unicorn-gundam-statue.jp/
Excellent
41%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 176 reviews

Unicorn Gundam Statue

Reviewed By sohlman33 - Brookfield, United States

We always make sure to stop in Odaiba to see the 1:1 Gundam every time we go to Japan. From the classic RX-78 to the current Unicorn I do feel this is landmark of Japan loved by the people who live there and foreigners alike. This should clearly be on the list for people who like anime, robots, science fiction, etc - but I would say there's a good chance anyone would enjoy seeing something like this come to life. It's a work of art. Relatively quick to get to from multiple train stops, and the Diver City mall is quite extensive with a good food court as well.

7. Gundam Statue

3-32-1 Kamiigusa, Suginami 167-0023 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
24%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 17 reviews

Gundam Statue

8. Blue Whale Full Size Model

7 Outside National Museum of Nature and Science, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
25%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 16 reviews

Blue Whale Full Size Model

9. Statue of Liberty

1-4, Daiba, Minato 135-0091 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5500-2455 https://visit-minato-city.tokyo/ja-jp/places/1111
Excellent
18%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 715 reviews

Statue of Liberty

Reviewed By PaulSiow - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

We went to Odaiba seaside park and came across a replica of the Statue of Liberty. Quite nicely built. No need to go to New York.

10. The Statue of Futen No Tora

4-8-14 Shibamata, Katsushika 125-0052 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
15%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
39%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 150 reviews

The Statue of Futen No Tora

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