Home to some of Tokyo’s finest cultural sites, including the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Western Art, and the National Museum of Nature and Science, as well as a major public concert hall.
Yokoyama Taikan Memorial Hall
Located in the former residence of Nihonga (日本画, Japanese-style paintings) artist Yokoyama Taikan, overlooking Shinobazu Pond within Ueno Park. Yokoyama Taikan was a major figure in pre-World War II Japanese painting. He is notable for helping create the Japanese painting technique of Nihonga.
Taken by Miwako Dias
Ueno Zoo
Located in Ueno Park. It is Japan’s oldest zoo, opening on March 20, 1882. The Ueno Zoo Monorail, the first monorail in the country, connects the eastern and western parts of the grounds.
Taken by Yuki Kondo
Hyokeikan
One of the facilities of the Tokyo National Museum, which was built in honor of the wedding of the Taisho crown prince. The name of the building means “to express congratulations (表慶).” It has been designated an Important Cultural Property as a representative example of Western style architecture of the late Meiji period.
Taken by Kiwako Agake
Ueno Park
A spacious public park in the Ueno district of Taito-ku. It is also celebrated in spring for its cherry blossoms.
Taken by Eriko Shiomi
Taken by Takashi Goto
Taken by Fumiko Nozawa
Cherry blossoms have started to bloom! *Taken by K2-Style
Early-blooming white blossoms called “Kanzakura” (寒桜). *Taken by K2-Style
Taken by K2-Style
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Taken by Isao Tokuhashi
People seeing the movie “Jaws” at Machikado Eiga Kai (Lit. Street Film Party) *Taken by K2-Style
Hydrangeas near Shinobazu Pond *Taken by K2-Style
Lotus leaves at Shinobazu Pond *Taken by K2-Style
Ueno Kids’ Playland *Taken by K2-Style
Taken by Sarah Nishina
“Heaven Artists”, who are certified by Tokyo Government and qualified to perform at public facilities in Tokyo. *Taken by K2-Style
Great Fountain and Tokyo National Museum *Taken by K2-Style
Approach to 2 shrines, Gojoten Jinja Shrine and Hanazono Inari Jinja Shrine *Taken by K2-Style
Winter cherry blossoms *Taken by Hidetoshi Toyoshima
Statue of Saigo Takamori walking his dog *Taken by Yasuaki Shikuri
Ueno Station
The traditional terminus for long-distance trains from northern Japan, although with the extension of the Shinkansen lines to Tokyo Station this role has diminished in recent years. Opened in 1883.
Taken by K2-Style
Taken by Yuki Kondo
North-bound limited express train called “Fresh Hitachi”. *Taken by Haruko Nishimura
Taken by Isao Tokuhashi
Tokyo Suki Festival
A meeting place for art, and communicates Japanese culture to the world. “Suki (数奇)” means “strange”. Held on October 21 – 23, 2016 in Ueno Park.
“teamLab Ball”; The color of light changes and generates sound when you touch the illuminated balls along the way.
*Taken by Yoko Kikuchi
Ameya-Yokocho
An open-air market located next to Ueno Station. It is commonly referred to simply as “Ameyoko”. The market is home to over 180 shops, which sell products ranging from fresh food and fish to clothing and timepieces.
Taken by Mayu Takeda
Ueno Korea Town
It’s called “Kimuchi Yokocho (Alley)” at southeast of Ueno Station.
Taken by K2-Style
Downtown Ueno
Taken by Sosen Imai