Ueno Park

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Ueno Park
Ueno Park (Photo: Syced / CC0 1.0)

The Ueno Park (Ueno Koen) in the Taito district of Tokyo is a public park and with more than 10 million visitors annually the most popular city park in Japan. It includes the area of ​​the Kaneiji Temple, which was built there to symbolically protect Edo Castle, which is in the Boshin Civil war in 1868 was largely destroyed.

Overview

Address

Ueno-koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-0007 (Map) (Directions)

Hours

5:00 - 23:00 Open Now

Opening Hours

Monday 5:00 - 23:00
Tuesday 5:00 - 23:00
Wednesday 5:00 - 23:00
Thursday 5:00 - 23:00
Friday 5:00 - 23:00
Saturday 5:00 - 23:00
Sunday 5:00 - 23:00
Holidays 5:00 - 23:00

Phone Number

03-3828-5644

Website

kensetsu.metro.tokyo.lg.jp

General Amenities

  • Baby-friendly

Accessibility

  • Barrier-free access

Access

A 2-minute walk from Ueno Station on the Ginza, Hibiya or JR Yamanote lines.

Upcoming Events

2 upcoming events
Oyster Festival in Ueno Park 2025

Oyster Festival in Ueno Park 2025

Early Jan

Taking place in early January, the Oyster Festival in Ueno Park includes three days of oyster eating and sake tasting in the heart..

Tokyo Free Entry
Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2025

Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2025

Late Feb

Now in its 5th year, the Samurai Festival at Ueno Park allows attendees to experience Japanese history through samurai culture...

Tokyo Free Entry

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Autumn in Ueno Park

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Ueno Park in Tokyo takes on a whole new life every autumn, as the peaceful green of the leaves turns to a jamboree of vibrant reds,..

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Satsuki Festival at Ueno Park 2025

Satsuki Festival at Ueno Park 2025

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The artistry and horticulture of azalea bonsai is celebrated and promoted at the The Japan Satsuki Association's Satsuki Festival..

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Ueno Goodwill Tour

Ueno Goodwill Tour

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Most places in Japan offer tour guides for a reasonable price, but what’s better than no price tag?

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Ueno Toshogu Garden 17

Ueno Toshogu Garden

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Hidden in the middle of Tokyo's Ueno Park, this magnificent peony garden is well worth discovering for nature addicts and beauty..

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Ueno Park Part 2

Ueno Park Part 2

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The second part of my trip to Ueno Park, exploring Toshogu Shrine, Ueno Park Pagoda, Bentendo Hall Temple and the Shinobazu Pond

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Ueno Artist Project 2018 2018-2019

Ueno Artist Project 2018 2018-2019

Nov 18th 2018 - Jan 6th 2019

The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno will be exhibiting the works of contemporary Japanese calligraphers from mid-November..

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Ueno Panda Festa 2022

Ueno Panda Festa 2022

Oct 26th - 31st 2022

One of the highlights at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo are the giant panda cubs, Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao, who were born in June of 2021. The..

Tokyo Free Entry
Oyster Festival in Ueno Park 2025

Oyster Festival in Ueno Park 2025

Early Jan

Taking place in early January, the Oyster Festival in Ueno Park includes three days of oyster eating and sake tasting in the heart..

Tokyo Free Entry
Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2025

Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2025

Late Feb

Now in its 5th year, the Samurai Festival at Ueno Park allows attendees to experience Japanese history through samurai culture...

Tokyo Free Entry
Setouchi Gourmet Festival 2025

Setouchi Gourmet Festival 2025

Mid - Late Apr

The Setouchi Gourmet Festival takes place at Ueno Park, and it's a celebration of the culinary delights you can find in the..

Tokyo Free Entry
Shitamachi Highball Festival 2023

Shitamachi Highball Festival 2023

Jun 23rd - 25th 2023

This summer, the Shitamachi Highball Festival at Tokyo's Ueno Park brings together highballs with foods that pair well with..

Tokyo Free Entry
Ueno Park 150th Anniversary Event 2023

Ueno Park 150th Anniversary Event 2023

Oct 19th - 22nd 2023

2023 marks the 150th anniversary of the urban park system in Japan, and an event will be held in celebration of this at Ueno Park...

Tokyo Free Entry
Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival 2025

Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival 2025

Mid Mar - Early Apr

Typically, the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Ueno Park from late March to early April. During this celebratory event,..

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