Ueno Park

Ueno Park
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Home to important museums, shrines and one of the city’s most photographed ponds, this public park is a perfect one-stop destination for culture and tranquility.

Tokyo’s Ueno Park was once the site of one of the city’s largest temples. Now recognized for its important museums and institutions, this park is also among Tokyo’s most popular cherry blossom viewing locations. Around late March to early April, over 1,000 cherry trees blossom along the park’s main pathway, attracting visitors from all over Japan and the world. Bring a mat and picnic to enjoy hanami with delicate pink blossoms falling beside you.

Enter Ueno Park’s southern entrance and look for the statue of Saigo Takamori, a general in the Battle of Ueno. The original temple that stood in the park was largely destroyed during this 19th-century battle. The area was subsequently converted into one of Japan’s first Western-style parks in 1873.

Stroll through the park and visit the Ueno Tōshō-gū Shrine, known for its copper lanterns and elaborate wooden carvings. Built in 1627, the shrine is one of only a few Edo-period structures still remaining in Tokyo.

See the latest exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. The museum has no permanent collection instead it showcases rotating exhibits that range from art nouveau to traditional Japanese styles.

Snap some photos of Shinobazu Pond, with tranquil waters covered in a carpet of lotus plants. The subject of numerous paintings, the pond sits serenely in stark contrast to the backdrop of urban Tokyo, making it a favorite with photographers and artists. Overlooking Shinobazu Pond, Kiyomizu Kannon Temple is designed after the well-known temple of the same name in Kyoto. Dedicated to the goddess of childbearing, this temple is often visited by couples hoping to conceive.

Near the pond and temple is the Great Buddha Hill, or Daibutsu Yama. Follow the stairs to the top of this small hill to see Ueno Daibutsu, a bronze Buddha statue dating back to the 17th century. Once a towering full-length statue, only the Buddha’s large face remains today.

Ueno Park is found northeast of central Tokyo, within walking distance of Ueno Station. Admission to the park itself is free, but some of the on-site museums charge a small entrance fee.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
27 Jan 2020

Lots of things to see and do here - the Shrine is small but exquisite, street entertainers, flea market, foot stalls. Didn't have time to visit the museums and galleries unfortunately but had lunch outside Starbucks where they had heaters and enjoyed people watching

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
26 Nov 2019

This is a superb park

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
24 Oct 2019

There are many sightseeing spots around Ueno, Ueno park, zoo, museum, temple and Ameyoko market etc.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
23 Sep 2019

Definitely one of the best locations everyone who loves nature, exercise should visit. Also, there was a Starbucks too! :)

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
1 Aug 2019

Fantastic! There is so much to see and do, I didn't have time for everything. The shrine is huge. The park is fantastic. The museums and art galleries are impressive. Everything is very reasonably priced. As soon as you come out of the station, cross the road and turn right, and you'll see everything sign-posted (on the ground). The art gallery is a couple of minutes walk away and really well worth a visit. After that, just follow the path to another gallery, science museum, natural history museum (there's a big metal whale outside that is probably life size).

4/5 - Good

Jung
12 May 2019

Nice park for visiting. There are many exciting places inside such as zoo, Art musium and Sci. Musium.

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