Ueno-onshi-koen Park

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This public park in Taito City is also called Ueno Park or Ueno Forest. In the Edo period this park was the premises of Toeizan Kaneiji Temple. The park has been selected as one of the 100 best places to see Japanese cherry blossoms, and in spring a large crowd turns out for hanami parties. Inside the park is the famous statue of Saigo Takamori, as well as cultural facilities such as the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Nature and Science, the National Museum of Western Art, and the Ueno Zoo.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Taitou-ku Uenokouen - Ikenohata 3 Map
Area: Ueno / Yanesen Area
Phone: 0338285644
Hours: 5:00-23:00(Entry prohibited after hours)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available (Available only in smoking area)
Wi-Fi: Available(FREE Wi-Fi-and-TOKYO)
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (Be sure to attach a leash)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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A bit of greenery for a change of pace

Reviewed : 2023.05.31

Pretty park, with lots of green which is a lovely break from the urban scene. The water lilies weren’t blooming; their leaves are still gorgeous, and nice reflections of the skyscrapers in the lake.
Cool, beautiful and relaxing

Reviewed : 2021.07.23

Un-missable if you are within the Ueno vicinity, Shinobazu pond is an oasis of greenery, ever-changing but always relaxing. From May to September, the pond is covered by Lotus leaves and flowers...
I often running here.(。•̀ᴗ-)و ̑̑✧

Reviewed : 2021.01.07

SHINOBAZU-NO-IKEShinobazu pond is a natural pond in Ueno Onshi Park where lotus flowers are in full bloom.The area around the pond is about 1km in front of Ueno Zoo, and It is a place of...