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Ueno Park (ã–ìŒö‰€, Ueno Kōen) is a large public park next to Ueno Station in central Tokyo. The park grounds were originally part of Kaneiji Temple, which used to be one of the city's largest and wealthiest temples and a family temple of the ruling Tokugawa clan during the Edo Period. Kaneiji stood in the northeast of the capital to protect the city from evil, much like Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.

During the Boshin Civil War, which followed the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Kaneiji suffered nearly complete destruction in a battle between the victorious forces of the new Meiji government and loyalists of the overthrown shogunate. After the battle, the temple grounds were converted into one of Japan's first Western-style parks and opened to the public in 1873. A statue of Saigo Takamori, one of the generals in the Battle of Ueno, stands near the park's southern entrance.

At the southwestern end of the park lies Shinobazu Pond, one of many reminders of Kaneiji Temple's former grandeur. The pond represents Lake Biwako (in a reference to Kaneiji's model, the Enryakuji Temple of Kyoto, which overlooks Lake Biwako). On an island in the middle of the pond stands Bentendo, a temple hall dedicated to the goddess of Benten.

Today Ueno Park is famous for the many museums found on its grounds, especially the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum for Western Art, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the National Science Museum. It is also home to Ueno Zoo, Japan's first zoological garden.

Additionally, Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's most popular and lively cherry blossom spots with more than 1000 cherry trees lining its central pathway. The cherry blossoms are usually in bloom during late March and early April and attract large numbers of hanami parties.

Temples and shrines

Kaneiji Temple

Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
Closed: No closing days
Admission: Free

Kiyomizu Kannon Temple

Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
Closed: No closing days
Admission: Free

Toshogu Shrine

Hours: 9:00 to 17:30 (until 16:30 from October to February)
Closed: No closing days
Admission: Free (inner shrine area 500 yen)

Bentendo Hall

Hours: 7:00 to 17:00
Closed: No closing days
Admission: Free

Museums and zoos

Tokyo National Museum

Hours: 9:30 to 17:00 (until 19:00 on Fri and Sat)
Closed: Mondays (or following day if Monday is a holiday), New Year holidays
Admission: 1000 yen

National Museum of Nature and Science

Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
Closed: Mondays (or following day if Mon is a holiday), Dec 28 to Jan 1
Admission: 630 yen

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

Hours: 9:30 to 17:30 (until 20:00 on Fridays)
Closed: 1st and 3rd Mon each month or next day if Mon is a holiday, New Year
Admission: Varies by exhibition

National Museum of Western Art

Hours: 9:30 to 17:30 (until 20:00 on Fri and Sat)
Closed: Mondays (or following day if Mon is a holiday), Dec 28 to Jan 1
Admission: 500 yen

Shitamachi Museum

Temporarily closed until March 2025 for renovations

Ueno Zoo

Hour: 9:30 to 17:00 (entry until 16:00)
Closed: Mondays (or following day if Mon is a holiday), Dec 29 to Jan 1
Admission: 600 yen (free admission on March 20, May 4 and October 1)

Getting there and around

Ueno Park is next to JR Ueno Station. Easiest access is provided by the station's "Park Exit".

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    • MIMARU TOKYO UENO OKACHIMACHI
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      Situated in Tokyo, within 300 metres of Ryuseido Shinjo-in Temple and 500 metres of Shitamachi Museum, MIMARU TOKYO UENO OKACHIMACHI features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Saigo Takamori Statue, ?Marishiten Tokudaiji? Temple, and Shinobazunoike Bentendo Temple. The property is 5 km from the city centre and 300 metres from Kamezumiinari Shrine. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At MIMARU TOKYO UENO OKACHIMACHI rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Garden, Matsuzakaya Ueno and Akihabara Neribei Park. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 21 km from MIMARU TOKYO UENO OKACHIMACHI.
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    • MIMARU TOKYO UENO INARICHO
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      Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, MIMARU TOKYO UENO INARICHO is situated in Tokyo, 400 metres from The Shitaya Shrine and 200 metres from Hoon-ji Temple. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 500 metres from Choen-ji Temple, 600 metres from Sogenji Temple and 800 metres from Ecute Ueno Shopping Mall. The property is 6.1 km from the city centre and 80 metres from Ryukoku-ji Temple. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At MIMARU TOKYO UENO INARICHO rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Seigyo-ji Temple, Tokaku-ji Temple and Rinko-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 22 km from MIMARU TOKYO UENO INARICHO.
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    • MIMARU TOKYO UENO NORTH
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      Situated 1.5 km from Sensoji Temple, MIMARU Tokyo Ueno North provides free WiFi in all areas. The accommodation features a hot tub. The units have a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge. There is a private bathroom with bath. A coin launderette is available on site. Edo Tokyo Museum is 2.6 km from the aparthotel, while Tokyo Skytree is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 18 km from MIMARU Tokyo Ueno North.
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    • NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO
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      Situated in Tokyo, 400 metres from The Shitaya Shrine, NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 5.7 km from the city centre and 600 metres from Choen-ji Temple. Selected rooms also boast a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a toaster. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Ryukoku-ji Temple, Shitamachi Museum and Saigo Takamori Statue. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 21 km from NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO.
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    • MONday Apart Premium UENO OKACHIMACHI
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      MONday Apart Premium UENO OKACHIMACHI provides accommodation within 4.9 km of the centre of Tokyo, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a toaster, a fridge and a stovetop. This 4-star aparthotel offers a lift and full-day security. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, slippers and a desk. At the aparthotel, every unit has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Kamezumiinari Shrine, Akihabara Neribei Park and Convention Room AP Akihabara. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 21 km from MONday Apart Premium UENO OKACHIMACHI.
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    • YADOYA Uguisu
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      Located in Tokyo and within 300 metres of Chosho-ji Temple, YADOYA Uguisu features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Tokugawa Ietsuna's Mausoleum Gate Plaque, Tokyo National Museum The Heiseikan, and Front gate of Honobo In Kanei-ji Temple. The property is close to popular attractions like Gate of Former Residence of Koda Rohan, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi Mausoleum Imperial Scroll Gate and Shikian. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. At YADOYA Uguisu every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Akiba Shrine, Kemmyo-in Temple and Kissho-in Temple. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 22 km from YADOYA Uguisu.
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    • MIMARU TOKYO UENO EAST
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      Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, MIMARU TOKYO UENO EAST is situated in Tokyo, 500 metres from Hoon-ji Temple and 500 metres from Seigyo-ji Temple. The property is close to Kissho-in Temple, Gate of Former Residence of Koda Rohan and Ecute Ueno Shopping Mall. The property is 6.1 km from the city centre and 400 metres from Ryukoku-ji Temple. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At MIMARU TOKYO UENO EAST the rooms have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include The Shitaya Shrine, Front gate of Honobo In Kanei-ji Temple and Atre Ueno Shopping Mall. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 22 km from MIMARU TOKYO UENO EAST.
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    • hotel aima
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      Situated conveniently in the centre of Tokyo, hotel aima provides 3-star accommodation close to Matsuzakaya Ueno and The Shitaya Shrine. The property is set 400 metres from Atre Ueno Shopping Mall, 500 metres from Ueno Royal Museum and 700 metres from Ryukoku-ji Temple. The hotel offers city views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. At hotel aima all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Shitamachi Museum, Saigo Takamori Statue and ?Marishiten Tokudaiji? Temple. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 21 km from hotel aima.
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    • MONday Apart Ueno Shinokachimachi
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      MONday Apart Ueno Shinokachimachi features accommodation within 5.7 km of the centre of Tokyo, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. This 4-star aparthotel offers a lift and full-day security. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and kettle. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the aparthotel, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include The Shitaya Shrine, Choen-ji Temple and Tokaku-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 21 km from MONday Apart Ueno Shinokachimachi.
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    • Hotel Resol Ueno
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      Ideally located in the Taito district of Tokyo, Hotel Resol Ueno is set 600 metres from Front gate of Honobo In Kanei-ji Temple, 600 metres from Saigo Takamori Statue and 500 metres from Ryukoku-ji Temple. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is 600 metres from The Shitaya Shrine, and within 5.9 km of the city centre. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Shitamachi Museum, Atre Ueno Shopping Mall and Ueno Royal Museum. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 22 km from Hotel Resol Ueno.
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