Things to do in Ueno, Tokyo

A massive park with seven museums, a huge pond and several temples and shrines. It hosts a cherry blossom festival with lots of food stands.

"A massive park with seven museums, a huge pond and several temples and shrines. It hosts a cherry bl"

A lively discount shopping street that began as a post-war black market. It runs along the train tracks and is known for Chinese and Korean street food and old-school bars.

"A lively discount shopping street that began as a post-war black market. It runs along the train tra"

A major cultural institution in Ueno Park, mentioned as one of the park's key attractions.

"A major cultural institution in Ueno Park, mentioned as one of the park's key attractions."

A national science and natural history museum located in Ueno Park.

"A national science and natural history museum located in Ueno Park."

A temple hall in Ueno Park that sits on an island in Shinobazu Pond.

"A temple hall in Ueno Park that sits on an island in Shinobazu Pond."

One of Ueno Park's main attractions and home to various bird species. You can rent a boat and enjoy views of the surrounding area.

"One of Ueno Park's main attractions and home to various bird species. You can rent a boat and enjoy "

A peony garden in Ueno Park whose flowers bloom twice a year. In winter they are shown under small straw huts alongside flower arrangement displays.

"A peony garden in Ueno Park whose flowers bloom twice a year. In winter they are shown under small s"

A neighbourhood known for its museums and parks, suggested as an alternative area to explore.

"A neighbourhood known for its museums and parks, suggested as an alternative area to explore."

This zoo in Ueno Park has Japanese snow monkeys, polar bears, Asiatic black bears and a gorilla exhibit full of character, where the host spent about 20 minutes.

"This zoo in Ueno Park has Japanese snow monkeys, polar bears, Asiatic black bears and a gorilla exhi"

A well-known bronze statue of the samurai Saigo Takamori inside Ueno Park.

"A well-known bronze statue of the samurai Saigo Takamori inside Ueno Park."