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Jan 18, 2020 · Top Tokyo Monuments & Statues: See reviews and photos of Monuments & Statues in Tokyo, Japan on Tripadvisor.
- Godzilla
- Hachiko
- King Kong
- Gundam
- Tengu
- Maman by Louise Bourgeois
- Tire Monsters
- Jumbo Chef
- 3D Billboard Cat
- Statue of Liberty
Godzilla, the infamous kaiju monster, is immortalized in various forms all across Japan. Perhaps the most famous Godzilla incarnation is the Godzilla head sitting atop the Shinjuku TOHO building in the world famous Kabukicho district of Shinjuku. Located on the aptly titled Godzilla Terrace of the Hotel Gracery, this head is the same height as the ...
The story of Hachiko is known all over the world. The beloved dog of a university professor at the Tokyo Imperial University would welcome his master home at the end of every workday. In 1925, Hachiko’s owner tragically passed away at work. Hachiko continued to wait at Shibuya Station every day for the next 10 years. Hachiko became a familiar site ...
King Kong may be a national icon in America, but he can also be found hanging out in the Sangenjaya neighborhood of Setagaya. Officially this is not King Kong, but a giant gorilla perched atop a 3-story building and holding a schoolgirl in its hand. Dubbed the “Gorilla Building,” it is a 10-minute walk from SangenjayaStation.
The life-size Gundam statue in Odaiba is a must-see for those visiting Tokyo. The current statue is known as Unicorn Gundam and is from the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn series of the franchise. It replaced the previous statue, RX-78-2 Gundam, in 2017. The current Gundamstands about 65 feet tall and weighs 54 tons. It is located behind the incredibly ...
Mt. Takao is about 1 hour west of Shinjuku by train, just past Hachioji. It is a popular destination for people who wish to take a break from the excitement of the city and enjoy some outdoor activities. There are different hiking paths and the surrounding neighborhoods are quite tranquil. Mt. Takao is also famous for tengu and has many statues ded...
Constructed in 1999 and located just outside the Mori Tower and museum in Roppongi, Maman is one of the largest spiders in the world. Louise Bourgeois is the French-American artist who created this 30-foot high and 33-foot wide spider. Maman means “mother” in French, and this sculpture serves as a tribute to the artist’s own mother who died prematu...
The Tire monsters, as they are fondly called, can be found in Nishi-RokugoPark, just 10 minutes from Zoshiki Station. Here there are more than 3,000 recycled car tires scattered around the park, including a dinosaur figure made entirely out of tires. This dinosaur stands 26 feet tall and is 65 feet long.
At the southern entrance of Kappabashi dori located between Ueno and Asakusa, Niimi is one of the largest stores in the district. Kappabashi is affectionately referred to as “Kitchen Town” due to its numerous stores offering shoppers an assortment of household items, predominantly kitchenware. Niimi has two locations: one offering western style ute...
This giant calico cat is a relatively new edition to Tokyo and is currently on display on a massive 1,600 foot screen near the east exit of JR Shinjuku Station. Unveiled on July 12thof 2021, this 4K ad by Cross Space operates every day from 7am until 1am. 190,000 people walk past the curved screen hosted by Cross Shinjuku Vision every day. The cat ...
This 40-foot Statue of Liberty can be found a short 7 minute walk from Tokyo Teleport Station. It is part of a trifecta, with the others located in Shimoda and Osaka. This Statue of Liberty was constructed to appear larger, which is why it is so close to the walkway. Weighing 9 tons, it is only 1/7ththe size of its more famous counterpart in New Yo...
The Statue of Liberty is standing facing towards the station, putting its back to Tokyo Bay Rainbow Bridge. The exact location is just in front of AQUA CITY mall at Odaiba Seaside Park. Daiba station from Statue. But it’s completely free to visit. You can see the Statue from the Daiba Station.
Jun 15, 2020 · Yurakucho. “Here lies the soul of Godzilla” | Photo by Gregory Lane. You’ll find this beast lurking just south of Yurakucho Station, attached to the Hibiya Ticket Box. Apparently Japan’s biggest full Godzilla statue, this version looks to be Shin Godzilla, who kindly wiped my neighborhood clean off the map back in 2016.
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Jul 17, 2019 · Welcome to Shinjuku. Getting there. Take the Marunouchi Subway Line to Nishi-Shinjuku Station. The statue is a 1-minute walk from Exit 2 otherwise it's an 8-minute walk from the Central West Exit of Shinjuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line. 15. Was this article helpful? Help us improve the site.
By Ignatius Koh. One of Japan's unofficial landmarks, the Hachiko statue in Shibuya is a homage to the faithful Akita dog who waited at Shibuya Station every day for his master, even after his death. Today, it’s one of the most popular meeting places in Tokyo.
May 1, 2018 · Tuesday 1 May 2018. Shocking to most Americans, Tokyo’s small Statue of Liberty has little to do with the U S of A. NYC’s Lady Liberty was given to the city by France way back in 1886, while...
