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Ueno Park

上野恩賜公園Taito, Tokyo

Garden

What makes this place special?

At a Glance

Ueno Park is a cultural green space in Taito, combining cherry-lined walks, Shinobazu Pond and a cluster of major museums.

The park's upper grounds and pond-side paths offer different ways to explore the Ueno area. Spring blossom brings a seasonal canopy to the walking routes, while the lotus pond changes through the warmer months. Museums, the zoo and other enclosed attractions are individual visits within or beside the park. An outdoor stroll can be planned separately from their exhibitions, tickets and opening calendars.

  • Cherry-lined walking routes
  • Shinobazu Pond and seasonal lotus

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How do I visit?

Admission

Free

Outdoor park: free access 05:00–23:00, no entry outside those hours. Museums, zoo, boat hire and other facilities have separate hours, closure calendars, fees and booking rules. No ordinary outdoor-walk reservation or park-wide fixed duration applies.

Reservation

Not required

Know before you go

  • Keep the park's 05:00–23:00 access window separate from museum and zoo hours; entry outside the park window is prohibited. For a museum visit, check that institution's own opening calendar and last entry rather than assuming the park's hours apply. Use the official facilities map to choose between the museum-side grounds and Shinobazu Pond, then allow additional time for any indoor visit. The outdoor park is free, but enclosed attractions and boat hire have separate charges or conditions.

    Tip from Goshuin Atlas, Source-based travel guidance

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