Shibuya Halloween 2026: Hachiko Closure & Travel Tips

If you will be in Tokyo around Halloween on Saturday, October 31, 2026, do not assume Shibuya Station will be as easy to navigate as usual. Shibuya City plans to place a temporary enclosure around the Hachiko statue from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, until the morning of Sunday, November 1. The Metropolitan Police and Shibuya City also plan road closures and traffic measures from Friday evening through early Sunday.

This guide summarizes what to know if you want to see Hachiko, transfer at Shibuya Station, or drive nearby. I checked the city and police announcements on October 27, 2026. Times and operations may change with conditions, so check the official notices again before you travel.

The images are illustrations for this guide. They are not photographs of Shibuya in 2026 or of the actual restrictions.

Key measures from October 30 to November 1
Hachiko will be enclosed from Friday morning through Sunday morning
1. Map: Hachiko Statue near Shibuya Station
Driving near Shibuya Station? Plan to take a detour
Traveling by train? Check station and operator updates
Public drinking is restricted in designated areas year-round
Before you go
In short
Official information
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Key measures from October 30 to November 1

When	What to know
Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 a.m. to Sun, Nov 1, morning (planned)	A temporary enclosure is planned around the Hachiko statue. Visit by Oct 29 or after it is removed if seeing the statue is important to you.
Fri, Oct 30, 4:00 p.m. (planned) to Sat morning	Some roads near Shibuya Station will close to vehicles. Checkpoints or additional traffic controls may be used.
Sat, Oct 31, 4:00 p.m. (planned) to Sun morning	Some roads will close to vehicles. Checkpoints or additional traffic controls may be used.
During the period	Crowds are expected at night and into the early morning. Shibuya Station area parking meters will be unavailable all day.

The announced road closures are for vehicles. Follow on-site signs and staff directions for pedestrian routes; do not assume a road will be open to walk through just because the vehicle notice does not mention pedestrians.

Hachiko will be enclosed from Friday morning through Sunday morning

Shibuya City plans to put a temporary enclosure around the Hachiko statue from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, until the morning of Sunday, November 1. The exact installation and removal times may change depending on conditions. If you want to see the statue, the city suggests visiting before Thursday, October 29, or after the enclosure is removed on Sunday.

From 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, the city will set up press areas near Hachiko Square and outside Exit A6a at Shibuya Station. These are for media coverage; they are not public viewing or event areas.

Map: Hachiko Statue near Shibuya Station

Open the Hachiko Memorial Statue in Google Maps

Driving near Shibuya Station? Plan to take a detour

According to Shibuya Police and Shibuya City, some roads around the station will close to vehicles from Friday evening, October 30, until early Sunday, November 1. The planned closure periods begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, respectively, and continue into the following mornings. Depending on conditions, police checkpoints or additional traffic restrictions may be introduced on roads such as Inokashira-dori and Dogenzaka.

Parking meters in the Shibuya Station area will be unavailable all day during the period. If you are being dropped off or taking a taxi, do not assume your usual pickup or drop-off point will be available. Check the latest local guidance on the day.

Traveling by train? Check station and operator updates

Traveler checking a smartphone map near a Tokyo railway station — Check local notices and railway updates before moving through a busy station area. Illustrative image.

Shibuya City warns that crowding could affect public transportation. Allow extra time for transfers and follow signs and announcements inside the station. Check the operating information from the railway companies you plan to use.

If you do not need to visit Shibuya during the Halloween period, look for an alternate station or route to your destination in advance. Pedestrian routes and crowd-control measures can change on site, so follow instructions from police and staff.

Public drinking is restricted in designated areas year-round

In designated areas around Shibuya Station, drinking alcohol in public places such as streets and parks is prohibited from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. every day, not only during Halloween. Check Shibuya City’s ordinance page for the restricted area and details. Public drinking rules apply to public spaces; do not confuse them with drinking inside a restaurant or bar.

For 2026, Shibuya City’s safety campaign asks people to avoid nuisance behavior such as drinking or smoking on the street, littering, and blocking passageways. The city and police notices describe safety measures and traffic management; do not treat social media footage from previous years as proof that Shibuya Station is hosting a managed public Halloween event this year.

Before you go

If you want to see Hachiko, check the planned enclosure period and consider visiting before Oct 30 or after it is removed on Nov 1.
If you are driving, review the Shibuya Police traffic map and plan a detour.
Check train service information and follow station announcements.
Check the designated public-drinking restriction area and follow local rules.
Treat closure times as plans that may change with conditions.

In short

Traffic measures are planned around Shibuya Station from Friday, October 30, through early Sunday, November 1, 2026. The Hachiko statue is scheduled to be enclosed from Friday morning until Sunday morning, and some roads will close to vehicles from 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

If you plan to visit Hachiko or transfer at Shibuya Station, check the date and route in advance. The boundaries and timing may change, so confirm the latest Shibuya City and Metropolitan Police notices and railway updates on the day.