Parks / Gardens

[004]Ueno Park (Ueno Koen)

Description

  • Many sightseeing spots are located within Ueno Park, and the park is often used for transportation.
  • Cherry blossoms (Somei Yoshino) are planted on both sides of the central aisle, and it gets very crowded in spring.
  • It is also possible to ride a boat at Shinobazu Pond. (for a fee)

Business Hours

AM5:00 to PM11:00

Closed Days

None

English Support

None

Barrier-Free

There are some stairs.

Fees

Free

Access

Ueno Park is right in front of you when you exit the park exit of Ueno Station (JR lines).

Official Links

https://www.kensetsu.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/jimusho/toubuk/ueno/index_top.html

Nearby spots


Tokyo National Museum
It is Japan’s oldest and largest museum. It collect and display valuable cultural properties from Japan and the East.

National Museum of Nature and Science
Exhibits related to natural science from Japan and the world are held, including a life-size model of a dinosaur skeleton.

Ueno Zoo
This is Japan’s oldest zoo, and the giant panda exhibit is very popular.