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Ueno Park

Name: Ueno Park
Address: 4 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (200)・Park・State Park・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Ueno Park in Tokyo is a large and well-loved public space, attracting millions of visitors each year. The park spans about 133 acres, making it one of Tokyo's largest parks. It's particularly famous for its cherry blossoms. Every spring, thousands of people come for "hanami," the traditional viewing of these beautiful blooms.

Opened in 1873, Ueno Park holds historical importance as it was one of Japan's first public parks. Inside you’ll find many attractions. The Tokyo National Museum (1872) has a huge collection of Japanese and Asian art and artifacts. Next to it is the Ueno Zoo (1882) Japan’s oldest zoo and home to many animals, including the giant pandas.

Another highlight is Shinobazu Pond, which features lotus flowers in summer and attracts many visitors for boating and bird-watching. The park is also a cultural hub, with the Ueno Toshogu Shrine, built in 1627, offering a glimpse into Japan's rich past.

Hours

Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Phone

+81 3-3828-5644

Website

www.kensetsu.metro.tokyo.lg.jp

The area

Address

4 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

Top ways to experience Ueno Park

7–8 hours

Cherry Blossom highlights, Asakusa, Ueno & Meiji shrine

From $205 /person

4hrs

Walking Tour of Ueno, Where History and Modern Culture Merge

From $105 /person

6-7hrs

Tokyo highlights, Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka Walking

From $205 /person

What other travelers are saying about Ueno Park

I really enjoyed walking around here, and although it’s still winter, some sakura trees are starting to bloom, giving the park an added beauty during this cold weather. I don’t know why some rated this park lower, but any park in Japan is still better than 80 to 90 percent, probably, of all parks globally. So I’m actually jealous of everyone who can enjoy those Japanese green spaces.

roui janoba

Mar 6, 2025

A nice early afternoon visit to see some early blooming cherry blossoms. The park is already set up with vendors for food and drink, and also a few people with stalls selling antiques and miscellaneous wares and goods.

Matthew Everly

Mar 21, 2025

One of the biggest parks in Tokyo with temples, pagodas, statues, a zoo and lakes. One of the lakes is fully covered by water lilies which is very brsutiful to see and the other one has kind of boats to row through it. Very nice to have a peaceful walk in such a moving city.

Alexia MC

Feb 15, 2025

This park is so big! It has many interesting places to see inside and around it, so I think one can spend the whole day here if you like museums, shrines or doing some birdwatching. In autumn it was empty, but it must be very crowded when the sakura blooms.

Ariel Cabrera Foix

Mar 9, 2025

Ueno Park during cherry blossom season is truly magical! The pink and white canopy created by the sakura trees is breathtaking. Its festive atmosphere are well worth it. A must-see in Tokyo!