Things to do Ueno

“Ueno” is located in Taito Ward, Tokyo.

Ueno Station, also known as the “Northern Gateway” to Tokyo, is served by six Shinkansen bullet train lines and is accessible by JR, Tokyo Metro, and Keisei lines, and is visited by many people every day.
It is a mysterious town where an area where one can experience nature and culture in the city coexists with an area where one can experience the old-fashioned “downtown.

Ueno Park, the first park in Japan designated as a cherry blossom viewing spot, is located at the west exit of Ueno Station, where visitors can stroll through lush greenery and the large Shinobazuno Pond.

There are many cultural facilities such as archives, museums, and art galleries, where you can enjoy art and history.
There is also a lively shopping street where you can enjoy reasonably priced B-class gourmet food, buy fresh food, and get fashion items.
There are also many old-fashioned restaurants rooted in the community, and coffee shops and Western-style restaurants full of retro atmosphere are popular.

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Activities in Shinjuku

Ueno Park 

It is a symbol of the Ueno area and a place of relaxation for the people of Tokyo.
Covering an area of 530,000 square meters, the park boasts a vast area and a long history. In spring, it is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot that attracts tourists from Japan and abroad.
The site is also home to a World Heritage-listed art museum, cultural facilities, a zoo, shrines, and cafes, making it impossible to enjoy the park to its fullest in a single day.

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Tokyo National Museum

Founded in 1872, it is the oldest museum in Japan. It consists of six exhibition halls: Honkan (Japanese Gallery), Toyokan (Asian Gallery), Gallery of Horyuji Treasures, Heiseikan, Hyokeikan, and Kuroda Memorial Hall.
The museum houses works of art and archaeological artifacts from Japan and the Orient. The collection includes approximately 120,000 items, including 89 national treasures and 646 important cultural properties.

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Ameyoko Shopping Street

A shopping street between JR Ueno Station and JR Okachimachi Station with about 400 stores in a distance of about 500 meters.
Stores of various industries such as food, confectionery, clothing, sundries, and jewelry gather here. The shopping street is lively and lively, with bargain sales going on all year round, and you can enjoy an atmosphere that is a condensed version of Tokyo’s old downtown area.
There are also many food stalls and restaurants offering inexpensive and delicious food.

 The bustle is part of sightseeing, but relatively few people visit on weekday mornings.

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Ameyoko Underground Food Arcade（Ameyoko Center Building）

The food district is located underground in the Ameyoko Center Building. Many Asian seasonings and delicacies not found in Japanese supermarkets are sold here. The atmosphere is also that of an Asian market, with the distinctive aroma of an Asian market.

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Shinobazu Pond

A natural pond located in Ueno Onshi Park. The pond is divided into three parts: the lotus pond covered with lotus, the cormorant pond for breeding cormorants, and the boat pond for enjoying boating.

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National Museum of Nature and Science

One of the oldest museums in the country. The museum conducts research and studies on natural history and the history of science and technology, and stores and exhibits more than 5 million valuable collections. There is a “Japan Pavilion” dedicated to nature and us in the Japanese archipelago, and a “Earth Pavilion” dedicated to humans in the history of life on Earth.

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Ueno Zoological Gardens

The first zoo in Japan was established in 1882. It is an urban zoo that maintains a natural environment despite its location in the heart of Tokyo, and is home to 3,000 animals of about 300 species.
The grounds are largely divided into the East Garden and West Garden. The popular giant pandas can be seen at two locations: the “Giant Panda House” in the East Garden and the “Panda Forest” in the West Garden.

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TOKYO METROPOLITAN ART MUSEUM

The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum opened in 1926 as Japan’s first public art museum. The museum holds approximately 280 exhibitions throughout the year, including special exhibitions featuring masterpieces from Japan and abroad, a variety of special exhibitions, and public exhibitions by art organizations. In addition, the museum offers a variety of programs, such as art communication programs, aiming to be a “gateway to art.

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Ueno Toshogu shrine 

It is one of the shrines dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu located throughout Japan. The current shrine and Karamon gate, built by the third shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu, are designated as National Important Cultural Properties. Precious structures that still preserve the face of Edo period

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National Museum of Western Art

The museum is located in the lush green Ueno Park and, as its name suggests, specializes in Western art.
The museum is based on the Matsukata Collection, which was donated and returned by the French government. The French art collection includes paintings by Impressionists such as Renoir, Van Gogh, and Monet, Picasso, and sculptures by Rodin.
In addition, works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, as well as donated and consigned works, are on display in the permanent exhibition.

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The Ueno Royal Museum

Since its opening in 1972, the museum has handled many special exhibitions of contemporary art and other young emerging artists in Ueno Park, where many traditional art exhibitions and special exhibitions are held.
The museum has a large collection of prints depicting Ueno, and in addition to its own special exhibitions, it also holds exhibitions in a variety of genres, such as ukiyo-e and manga exhibitions.

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Kan’eiji Temple

The temple was founded by Tenkai Dai-Sojo, a high priest who was the chief strategist of Tokugawa Ieyasu and also served the 2nd Shogun, Hidetada, and the 3rd Shogun, Iemitsu. Until the end of the Edo period, the temple owned all of Ueno Onshi Park as its precincts. Today, in addition to the Nemoto Chudo, the main hall and the mausoleum of the Tokugawa Shogun, there are many other temples and shrines scattered throughout the park.