Ueno Park
Park · Ueno, Tokyo

Ueno Park

Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It covers over 50 hectares in the Ueno district. The park holds the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Zoo and Shinobazu Pond. Historic temples and seasonal flowers draw steady crowds.

On day 3 of Tokyo Neon & Tradition

Good to know

Tickets
Entry to the park is free. Individual museums and the zoo charge separate fees.
Time needed
Two to four hours for a basic visit.
Best time
Early April for cherry blossoms.
Getting there
Five minute walk from JR Ueno Station.

Itineraries with Ueno Park

Day 3 of Tokyo Neon & Tradition

Ueno Museum and Yanaka

How Ueno Park fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Tokyo National MuseumTokyo National Museum
  2. 11:45Ueno Park WalkUeno Park
  3. 15:00Yanaka GinzaYanaka Ginza
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Ueno Park questions

What attractions are in Ueno Park?

The park includes several major museums, Ueno Zoo, temples and a large pond.

Is Ueno Park crowded?

It sees heavy crowds on weekends and during cherry blossom season.

Are there cherry blossoms in Ueno Park?

Yes. Rows of cherry trees line the main paths and draw large numbers each spring.

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