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Ueno Park

Parks ·Uenokoen Taito
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#1Things to do in Uenokoen Taito Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture KantoTravelers' Choice Best of the Best 2026
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Ueno Park, Uenokoen, Taitō ward, northeast of central Tokyo: a large park on former Kan'ei-ji temple grounds, with cherry trees and museums.

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Why go

  • Cherry blossom in spring, where people eat, drink and chat under the trees: one of few large hanami spots in the city.
  • Concerts and theatre at the Tōkyō Bunka Kaikan, built by Maekawa in 1961, with halls seating 2303 and 649.
  • Tokyo National Museum, founded in 1872, with its oldest building from 1881.
  • Ueno Zoo in the north of the park, on the site since 1882.

Entrances

  • South entranceThe Saigō Takamori statue stands here, the closest landmark to this side of the park.The park's south entrance, by the Saigō Takamori statue. On the map

Don't miss

  • Five-storey pagodaBuilt in 1639 and one of the Kan'ei-ji temple buildings that survived.On the former Kan'ei-ji temple grounds.1639 On the map
  • Saigō Takamori statueShows the samurai leader walking his dog, recalling him as leader of the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion. His forces won the battle of Ueno, which opened the Meiji era.At the park's south entrance.1877 On the map
  • National Museum of Western ArtBased on plans by Le Corbusier, it opened in 1959. Its collection has impressionist paintings and sculptures by Auguste Rodin.In the park.1959 On the map
  • Benzaiten shrineStands on the central island of Shinobazu Pond, modelled on Chikubu Island.Central island of Shinobazu Pond. On the map
  • Tōshō-gū shrineDates to 1651 and enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shogun who unified the country.In the park. The flame memorial for Hiroshima and Nagasaki stands on the path to it.1651 On the map

What's in season

  • NowSep – NovAutumn: the autumn leaves, one of the three marks of the seasons here.
  • Mar – MaySpring: the cherry trees, which the monk Tenkai is said to have brought from Yoshino.
  • Jun – AugSummer: lotus flowers on Shinobazu Pond, which has extensive lotus beds.

What you see

  • The Ueno plateau, 上野の山, and Shinobazu Pond, 不忍池, the two parts the park is made of.
  • Shinobazu Pond, a small lake of 16 hectares.
  • The restored bell tower, which told the time in the Edo period and is recorded in a haiku by Bashō.
  • The Kiyomizu Kannon-dō, a tiny hall on the hillside that recalls Kiyomizu-dera in Kyōto.
  • The Kuroda Kinen-dō, a memorial to the painter Kuroda Seiki.
  • The greenery and waterside scenery, a rest place for residents.

With kids

  • The park's facilities suit children, seniors and people who walk alone.

Facilities

  • Parking Paid parking at the park.

Photo spots

  • Benzaiten shrineShinobazu Pond is 16 hectares, with extensive lotus beds.Central island of Shinobazu Pond On the map
  • Saigō Takamori statueNear the statue stands a grave monument to Shōgitai soldiers killed in the battle of Ueno.At the park's south entrance1868 On the map
  • Flame memorial for Hiroshima and NagasakiOn the right of the path to the Tōshō-gū shrine stands a stone memorial with a permanent flame.On the path to the Tōshō-gū shrine1990 On the map

Shorts

History

  1. 1876The park opens on the former temple grounds.
  2. 1881The oldest building of the national museum is completed.
  3. After HiroshimaTatsuo Yamamoto starts the flame, shortly after the Hiroshima bombing.
  4. 1961Maekawa builds the Tōkyō Bunka Kaikan, a hall for concerts and theatre.
  5. 1968A Shitamachi neighbourhood association proposes a flame near the shrine.
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  1. 1990The memorial is finished, paid for by donations from tens of thousands of people.

How to get there

  • 2 minTrainTwo minutes' walk from the station on the national railway lines.
  • 1 minTrainOne minute's walk from the private railway station.
  • 5 minTrainFive minutes' walk from a subway station on one of the city's lines.

Sources: Ueno Park - Wikipedia · 上野恩賜公園 Ueno Park 公式ホームページ|東京都建設局 · アクセス|上野恩賜公園 Ueno Park 公式ホームページ · Ueno-Park - Wikipedia · Parc d'Ueno - Wikipedia · checked 19 Oct 2026

Where
110-0007 Uenokoen, Uenokoen

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours of Ueno Park?

Ueno Park is open every day from 05:00 to 23:00.

How do I get to Ueno Park by train?

The private railway station is a one-minute walk away and the national railway station two minutes. The subway station on two lines is about four minutes on foot.

Is there parking at Ueno Park?

Yes, paid parking is available at the park.

Is Ueno Park suitable for children?

Yes, its facilities suit children, seniors and people who walk alone. Ueno Zoo lies in the north of the park.

Which museums are in Ueno Park?

Four museums stand in the park, including a national museum of art. The park also has a concert hall, the Tōkyō Bunka Kaikan.

Is Ueno Park good for cherry blossom viewing?

Yes. In spring people gather under the cherry trees to eat, drink and chat, a tradition called hanami. It is one of few large hanami spots in the city.

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