Ueno Park

Must-See Attractions at Ueno Park

Kaneiji Temple

Visit Kaneiji Temple to explore what remains of one of the biggest and richest temples from the Edo Period. While a lot of it was destroyed during the Boshin War, you can still see the amazing five-storied pagoda and Ueno Toshogu Shrine in Ueno Park. It's a great spot for anyone interested in history and culture.

Toshogu Shrine

Ueno Toshogu Shrine was dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo Shogunate. One of the best parts of this shrine is its peony garden, which you can see for a limited time from January to mid-February and again from mid-April to early May.

Bentendo Hall

Check out Bentendo Hall, an eight-sided temple on an island in Shinobazu Pond, located in the southern part of Ueno Park. It's dedicated to Benten, the goddess of good luck, wealth, music, and knowledge. During cherry blossom season, the hall comes alive with food stalls and fun festival activities.

Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo National Museum is the oldest and biggest museum in Japan. Here, you can see the largest collection of national treasures and important cultural items. It's a fun and exciting way to learn about Japanese culture!

National Museum of Nature and Science

If you're into science, you'll enjoy the National Museum of Nature and Science. It has engaging exhibits on nature and new scientific discoveries. You can try fun experiments in physics and robotics. The museum also has a lot of real-life animal displays and a super cool 360-degree virtual theater.

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

When you visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum near Ueno Station, expect six galleries that show many kinds of art. There isn't a permanent collection, but they always have new temporary exhibitions from different art groups that range from Japanese and international artists to works from high schools and universities.

National Museum of Western Art

If you're an art lover, you should visit the National Museum of Western Art. The museum itself is a UNESCO World Heritage site, designed by famous architect Le Corbusier. You'll see the masterpieces of Monet and Rodin as you take a journey through Western art history.

Shitamachi Museum

The Shitamachi Museum lets you see what life was like for workers and merchants in old Tokyo. You'll find intriguing exhibits and realistic scenes showing how people lived from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. It's a fun way to learn about Tokyo's past and daily life back then.

Ueno Zoo

Opened in 1882, Ueno Zoo is the oldest zoo in Japan and is home to many different animals, like the super popular giant pandas. The zoo offers a fun and educational adventure for everyone, especially families visiting Ueno Park.

If you're arriving at Ueno Station, it's just a short walk to this beloved attraction. It's a great place to spend a few hours spotting your favorite animals and learning about how we can help protect wildlife.