Ueno is easily accessible from Narita Airport, and is close to Tokyo’s famous areas such as Asakusa and Akihabara, making it a popular tourist destination and lodging spot.
Ueno Onshi Park
Ueno Onshi Park (map ) is famous for ” cherry blossoms ” in spring.
People from all over the world come to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom in late March every year.
Here introduce some recommended spots in Ueno.
The Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year at Ueno Onshi Park.
There are many food stalls lined up and it becomes very lively from morning till night.
Japan has a culture called “OHANAMI (cherry blossom viewing),” where people enjoy eating and drinking alcohol while looking at cherry blossoms.
Recommend to purchasing bento boxes and enjoying “OHANAMI”.
In addition to cherry blossoms, you can also enjoy seasonal plants and wild birds etc….
The park also includes a zoo and a national museum, so you can spend a whole day in there.
Ueno zoo
Ueno Zoo (map), just a short walk from Onshi Park.
This is the oldest and oldest zoo in Japan.
You can see about 300 kinds of animals kept on a large site of 14 hectares.
The giant panda cub “Xianxian” is very popular.
There is a restaurant inside the zoo, so you can enjoy it all day long.
It’s also nice to buy lunch boxes near Ueno Station and eat them in the plaza.
Ueno Ameyoko shopping street ”AMEYOKO＂
A shopping street with about 400 shops near JR Ueno station.
You can enjoy shopping and gourmet food.
It’s a fun street just to walk around.
NIKI no KASHI MAP
You can purchase a variety of Japanese sweets, including dagashi (cheap sweets).
You might also be able to get sweets exclusive to Ueno.
HAMACHAN MAP
A lively popular pub open from 12:00 on weekdays.
This restaurant is popular for its fish dishes.
Restaurant
Ueno Seiyoken MAP
This is a historic restaurant that has been loved by royalty and aristocrats since the Meiji era.
Insho-tei MAP
Located inside Ueno Onshi Park. You can enjoy “Kaiseki” Japanese cuisine in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere in a historic Japanese house.
Taimeiken MAP
A Western restaurant located inside Ueno Station that is popular for its omelet rice. Recommended for families.
Hotel
& Here TOKYO UENO MAP
A new, simple and modern hotel opening in March 2024.
There is also an open-air bath with a beautiful view.
The rooms are large, so it is recommended for families.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno MAP
It is close to Ueno Station and has good transportation links.
For panda lovers, there is also a great panda room.
Easy to use from one person to a family.
