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  1. Ueno Park
    Photo: Kisa Toyoshima Ueno Park
  2. Ueno Park
    Photo: Kisa Toyoshima
  3. Ueno Park Fountain Square
    Ueno Park Fountain Square
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Time Out says

It's a mystery why so many guidebooks implore tourists to visit Ueno Park during their stay in Tokyo. The sprawling site enjoys historical significance – it was one of the capital's first official parks, established way back in 1873 – but you'll find more attractive spots of urban greenery elsewhere. That said, it is worth visiting for the museums that are housed within the park (including the National Museum of Nature and Science, and Tokyo National Museum) and for Ueno Zoo, Japan's oldest.

Details

Address:
Ueno Koen, Taito-ku
Tokyo
Transport:
Ueno Station (Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku, Joban, Takasaki, Utsunomiya, Ginza, Hibiya lines)

What’s on

Shinobazu Sakura-side Street Pop-up

If you’re visiting Ueno Park this sakura season, stop by this pop-up street festa, where you can experience traditional Japanese activities like calligraphy, kumi-himo braiding, obi (kimono belt) tying, koto music performances and more. There are also opportunities to sample classic Japanese food and drinks including bento boxes, miso soup, matcha tea and traditional sweets. The event is held on the southside of Ueno Park’s Shinobazu Pond, with special tatami mats set up for the various workshops. Activities and workshops are scheduled at 11am, 1pm and 3pm each day. To apply for one of the workshops, visit the website.

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