When visiting Tokyo for the first time, one sleepy, jetlag heavy morning, we stubbed around the area we were staying and ended up on the west side of Ueno Park. Not knowing much about it, we wandered around aimlessly, discovering time after time the most peaceful, serene and beautiful little visual scenes which felt iconically Japanese. We loved it from the instant we stepped foot onto the lotus leaf-covered boardwalk which leads into the park. Ever since, when we return to Tokyo, we make a point to spend an entire half-day here exploring everything this place has to offer. Below are my favourite 13 things to do on your first trip to Ueno Park!
Lawson at the end of a street. Near ueno parkby vrsick06
Discover Ueno's enchanting attractions and best things to do: museums, temples, cherry blossom, and shopping. Meet rare animals at Ueno Zoo or learn about Japanese culture and history at the Tokyo National Museum.
Ueno Park (Photo Credit: MakeMyTrip)
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During the cherry blossom season, when many people make the pilgrimage to Tokyo to witness this natural phenomenon, festival food stalls crowd the pathways around the temple. Off-season, there are only a few, run down stalls on site, selling traditional Japanese street food to locals and tourists alike.
Best known for Ueno Park, Ueno is home to many of Japan’s National Museums as well as Ueno Zoo. Bring the family and spend the day to explore the area including Ameyoko Market and try delicious Yoshoku restaurants.
The whole world admires photographs of Japan when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, and no oriental garden or park can be imagined without cherry blossoms. Tourists plan a trip for spring
plan 1 day Tokyo itinerary in Ueno Park that satisfies culture, heritage, history, museum, zoo lovers. Ideal for green space cherry blossoms
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Ueno is a cluster of museums and a zoo built around a spacious park in the northeast of Tokyo. It's a great place for a stroll or a picnic with children.
In the northeast of Tokyo lies Ueno, famous for its world class museums and parks but also as an excellent shopping area. Read about Ueno shopping.
