Ameyoko
Tokyo, Japan
Ueno Park, Tokyo
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The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- park free; zoo ¥600
- Hours
- Park 5:00–23:00; zoo 9:30–17:00, last entry 16:00, closed Mon
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 1 h 30 min
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Park entry
- Free
- Ueno Zoo
- ¥600; over-65s ¥300; junior high ¥200; younger free
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Zoo hours
- 9:30–17:00, last entry 16:00; closed Mon
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Museums
- National, Western Art, Nature and Science — paid
- Cherry blossom
- Usually late March to early April
- From Ueno station
- 1–2 minutes from the Park exit
Key facts
1873founding year — one of Japan's first public parks
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en.wikipedia> 10 millionvisitors a year — the country's most popular city park
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en.wikipediaKan'ei-jithe park stands on land of this temple, founded in 1625
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en.wikipedia1631the year Kiyomizu Kannon-do was built
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en.wikipediaShinobazua pond with lotuses, boats and Bentendo temple
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en.wikipediaLe Corbusierarchitect of the National Museum of Western Art — a UNESCO site
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en.wikipediaOldestzoo in Japan — Ueno Zoo
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en.wikipedia¥600adult zoo entry
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guidesWhat is Ueno Park?
Ueno Park is a large public park in Taito, by JR Ueno station. It was founded in 1873 on land belonging to Kan'ei-ji temple and became one of Japan's first public parks. Today it's the country's most popular city park, with more than 10 million visitors a year.
It has everything at once: a long cherry-tree avenue, Shinobazu Pond with lotuses and boats, historic shrines and temples, several of Tokyo's biggest museums and Ueno Zoo, the oldest in Japan. In spring the park is the top spot for hanami, cherry-blossom viewing.
How the park works
From the Park exit of Ueno station you come straight out onto a plaza with a fountain. Around it are the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Western Art in Le Corbusier's building, the Museum of Nature and Science and the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. Further west are the zoo, Toshogu shrine with its gilded details and Kiyomizu Kannon-do temple from 1631.
The southern part slopes down to Shinobazu Pond: in summer it's covered in lotuses, swan boats paddle across it, and a temple to the goddess Benten stands on its island. The cherry avenue runs through the middle of the park. The gate by Shinobazu leads to Ameyoko market.
What to see
- The cherry avenue — hanami in spring.
- Shinobazu Pond with lotuses, boats and Bentendo temple.
- Toshogu shrine with its gilded details.
- Kiyomizu Kannon-do — a temple on the hillside.
- Museums — National, Western Art, Nature and Science.
- Ueno Zoo — the oldest in Japan.
How to get to Ueno Park
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Where are you starting from?
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On foot
- Ameyoko is about 7 min away on foot.
- Tokyo National Museum is about 13 min away on foot.
- Nezu Shrine is about 21 min away on foot.
More tips
- JR Ueno station (Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku and more) — Park exit, 1–2 minutes.
- Ueno metro (Ginza and Hibiya lines) — a few minutes on foot.
- Keisei-Ueno station — for trains from Narita airport, at the park's southern edge.
- From Narita airport — Keisei Skyliner to Keisei-Ueno, about 45 minutes.
- From Akihabara — 2 stops by JR or about 20 minutes on foot.
Cherry blossom or lotuses
| Springyou are here | The cherry avenue | Very heavy | Late March to early April | Arrive early in the morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Lotuses on Shinobazu Pond | Moderate | July–August | Mornings, before the heat |
How long do you need?
Allow 1.5 hours for a walk round the park, half a day with one museum or the zoo, and a full day with several museums. Start at Ueno station, walk down to the pond and come out at Ameyoko market.
North of the park, 15 minutes on foot, is the old Yanaka neighbourhood. In the evening, Akihabara is two stops away by JR.
Is Ueno Park worth visiting?
Yes: nature, history and Tokyo's best museums in one place, and the park is free to enter.
The YesGo take: the park is big and you can't do it all in a day. Pick one or two museums or the zoo, avoid Mondays when much is closed, and stop by Shinobazu Pond — the calmest part of the park.
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Parks, gardens and historic sites in Tokyo rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.
| Tokyo Imperial Palace | 62 | 1 h 30 min | free | 3.7 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ueno Parkyou are here | 43 | 1 h 30 min | Free | — |
| Hamarikyu Gardens | 36 | 1 h | ¥300; over-65s ¥150 | 5.8 km |
Ueno in a day
The Tokyo National Museum in the morning, a walk round Ueno Park in the afternoon, and Ameyoko market towards evening. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.
- Tokyo National Museum2 h · ¥1,000; students ¥500
- 15 min walk from the previous stopUeno Parkyou are here1 h 30 min · park free; zoo ¥600
- 7 min walk from the previous stopAmeyoko45 min · free
3 places · about 4 h 37 min with walks · 22 min on foot in total
Nearby — add to your day
How to do it right
- Much is closed on Mondays.
- For hanami, spots are claimed in the morning.
- In summer — lotuses on Shinobazu.
- Take your rubbish home.
- To the south: Ameyoko market.
Questions
How much is entry to Ueno Park?
The park is free; the zoo and museums charge.
How much is Ueno Zoo?
According to guides, ¥600 for adults, ¥300 for over-65s, ¥200 for junior high students, younger free.
When is the zoo closed?
On Mondays (if a holiday, the next day).
Which museums are in the park?
The Tokyo National Museum, Western Art, Nature and Science, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
When do the cherry trees bloom?
Usually late March to early April.
How do I get there?
JR Ueno station, Park exit — 1–2 minutes.
How long do you need?
1.5 hours for a walk, half a day with a museum or the zoo.
What's nearby?
Ameyoko market, Yanaka and Akihabara.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- English Wikipedia: Ueno Park — founding year, land history, temples, museums, visitor numbers
- Guides (Have a Good Holiday, Truly Tokyo, LIVE JAPAN and others) — zoo prices and hours, closing days (unofficial)
- Official park and zoo sites — wouldn't load by script; to be checked by hand
- Wikidata Q746216 — coordinates
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