Ueno: Tokyo's Cultural and Natural Oasis
Explore Ueno: Tokyo's vibrant hub of culture, nature, and history, offering world-class museums, serene parks, and bustling markets.
Ueno is a vibrant district in Tokyo, famous for Ueno Park, a sprawling green space that is home to a variety of museums, a zoo, temples, and Shinobazu Pond. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, offering a blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
A brief summary to Ueno
- Taito City, Ueno, Tokyo, JP
Local tips
- Visit Ueno Park during cherry blossom season (late March to early April) for a spectacular display of pink and white blossoms.
- Explore the diverse museums in Ueno Park, including the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Nature and Science.
- Visit Ueno Zoo, Japan's oldest zoo, to see the giant pandas and other animals.
- Stroll through Ameyoko Shopping Street for a lively market experience with a variety of food and goods.
- Take a relaxing walk around Shinobazu Pond and visit Bentendo Temple.
Getting There
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Walking
From JR Ueno Station's Park Exit, Ueno Park is immediately accessible. The park entrance is just across the street. Follow the main path into the park to reach the various museums and attractions. Note that the park is large, so wear comfortable shoes.
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Public Transport
Ueno Park is directly accessible from Ueno Station, which is served by multiple JR lines (Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku, Ueno-Tokyo) and Tokyo Metro lines (Ginza, Hibiya). From within Ueno Station, follow signs for the Park Exit. The park is a short walk from the exit. Subway fare from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is approximately ¥180-¥210. JR train fare from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is ¥160.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available at Ueno Station. The taxi stand is located in front of the JR Ueno Station and the station's Asakusa Exit. A short taxi ride from Tokyo Station to Ueno Park typically takes around 15 minutes and costs approximately ¥2,800-¥3,400.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Ameyoko Shopping District
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Teppanda
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Tokyo Tourist Information Center Keisei Ueno
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Higashi-Ueno Koreantown
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Ueno Park, Statue
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Statue of Saigo Takamori
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BINGO!
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Akihabara Gachapon Hall
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Ueno Zoological Gardens
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Akihabara UDX
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Akihabara Electric Town
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Akiba Cultures Zone
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GiGO Akihabara Building 3
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Unmissable attractions to see
Taito Station Ueno Okachimachi
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Marishiten Tokudaiji Temple
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Ueno Ameyoko Shopping Street
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Ueno Ameyoko Shopping District
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Taito Station Ueno Ameyoko
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Shitamachi Museum
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Okachimachi Panda Square
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Panda Statues
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Okachimachi Park
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Shinobazu Pond
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Kiyomizu Kannon-dō Temple
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The Ueno Royal Museum
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Shinobazunoike Benten-do
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Yushima Shrine
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Hanazono Inari Shrine
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Essential places to dine
燒肉
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肉と酒 グリルハウス アメ横酒場 上野
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Kurofunetei
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Kinojiya
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Tokyo Sundubu Ueno-no-mori Sakura Terrace Branch
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Torimitsukuni Ueno
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Tokori Ueno Bamboo Garden
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Oto-Oto Ueno bamboo Garden
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Inshotei
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Sultan Akihabara
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Unagi Sumiyaki Hitsumabushi Minokin
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KEEP&TOUCH
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Iki na Isshō
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The Beef Master Akihabara Store
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Maidcafe Maidreamin Akihabara idol-dori Store
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
MAGAZINES 上野広小路店
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Ueno Ameyokocho Nezu Shoten
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UENO YAMASAN No2
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フリークマーケット
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フリークマーケット
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Japanese souvenir store ~YOSHIKIRI~
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Matsuzakaya Ueno Store
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GIFT KEISEI JAPANESE SOUVENIR Ueno Station Store
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Ueno Marui
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Ueno LOFT
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PEARL SEIWA
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Atre Ueno
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EL BODY PIERCING Okachimachi
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Suruga-ya Akihabara Shop Anime Hobby Pavilion
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
STANDING BAR PARE 晴
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Luke
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The Warrior Celt
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HUB Ueno Shinobazu St.
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HUB Ueno
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Music Bar Ten Years
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Samurai
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Shot Bar AI
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The World End Irish Pub
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The Auditorium - Japanese Whisky, Cocktail & Good music Bar 上野
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SAKE MARKET Akihabaraten
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Game Bar A-Button
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Akihabara Dear Stage
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HUB Akihabara
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