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Ueno — Travel Notes

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Ueno — Overview

Overview

Ueno is a lively cultural district centered around the expansive Ueno Park, home to museums, shrines and a vibrant street market. It’s a haven for history lovers, art aficionados and foodies, with free access to the park, a low‑cost Toshogu Shrine entry of 500 yen, and a bounty of traditional cafés. Ideal for day‑long explorations, especially for those looking for a blend of nature, heritage and local cuisine.

The Keisei Skyliner from Narita Airport to Ueno costs ¥2,570. The admission fee for adults at the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park is ¥1,000. The admission fee for adults at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno is ¥630. High school students and under can enter the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park free of charge. High school students can enter the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno free of charge. Junior high school students and under, and those over 65, can enter the Ueno Zoo free of charge. Fresh oysters, grilled scallops, and other seafood sold from open stalls along the Ameyoko market in Ueno cost between ¥300 and ¥800 per item. Admission to major shows at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art in Ueno typically costs between ¥1,000 and ¥2,000. Renting a rowboat or swan boat at the Shinobazu Pond in Ueno costs ¥600 to ¥700 per 30 minutes. The admission fee for adults at the Ueno Zoo in Ueno is ¥600. The admission fee for adults at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno is ¥500. High school students and under can enter the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno free of charge.

The peony garden at Toshogu Shrine in Ueno costs ¥700. Entry fee for the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno is ¥1,000 for adults. Entry fee for Ueno Zoo is ¥600 for adults, ¥200 for children aged 13–15, and free for children under 12. Access to Ueno Park is free year-round. Entry fee for the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno is ¥630 for adults.

Tompachi Tei address: 4-3-4, Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Ponta Honke address: 23-3, Ueno 3-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Keisei Ueno Sta. 166m Ueno Okachimachi Sta. 60m Ueno Hirokoji Sta. 68m Ueno Sta. 188m Ueno Okachimachi Sta. 98m

Daitoryo is located at 6-10-14 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Ponta Honke is located at 3-23-3 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Jisakana Yatai Hama‑chan Ueno Branch is located at 1F FIT'S Building, 6-9-13 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Ramen Kamo to Negi is located at 6-4-15 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Yakiniku Ueno Taishoen is located at 2-8-6 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Tonpachi‑tei is located at 4-3-4 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Standing Bar Kadokura is located at 6-13-1 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Ueno Sakae is located at 12F, 4-4-5 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Torie is located at 3-18-1 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo.

Entrance fee for Ueno Toshogu Shrine gardens is 1100 yen. Ueno Welcome Passport costs 3000 yen and provides admission to multiple museums and attractions. Entrance fee for Ueno Toshogu Shrine buildings is 500 yen.

Ueno Tourist Information Center is located at 〒110-8503 2F Matsuzakaya Ueno, 3-29-5 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo (東京都台東区上野3-29-5松坂屋上野店 2階)

The tour is located at Ueno Police Station Koen Mae Police Box.

Ueno Park itself is completely free and open around the clock. The adult admission price for Ueno Zoo is ¥600, seniors 65 and over ¥300, junior-high students ¥200, and elementary children and younger are free.

Admission to Ueno Park is free.

Ueno Aquarium Restaurant Nautilus price is JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

The Tokyo Tourist Information Center Keisei Ueno is located at 〒110-0007 1-60 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo (東京都台東区上野公園1-60).

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Ueno — Local Eating

local-eating

  • Tonpachi‑tei – classic tonkatsu and simmered dishes, mid‑range (€€)
  • Ponta Honke – Hokkaido‑style seafood donburi, mid‑range (€€)
  • Ramen Kamo to Negi – specialty ramen with generous negi, inexpensive (€)
  • Ueno Sakae – eclectic international menu in a lively setting, mid‑range (€€)
  • Yakiniku Ueno Taishoen – premium grilled meats, mid‑to‑high (€€€)
  • Torie – yakitori & grilled skewers, casual and affordable (€)
  • Daitoryo – Japanese‑style bento and set meals, cheap (€)
  • Jisakana Yatai Hama‑chan – traditional street‑food stalls with fresh sushi and snacks, cheap (€)
  • Standing Bar Kadokura – craft cocktails and izakaya fare, mid‑range (€€)

Admission to the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno costs ¥1,000 for adults. Ueno Zoo opens from 9:30am to 5:00pm (last entry 4:00pm). The Tokyo National Museum in Ueno opens from 9:30am to 5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm); on Fridays and Saturdays until 8:00pm (last entry 7:30pm); it is closed on Mondays. Admission to Ueno Zoo in Ueno costs ¥600 for adults. Ueno's traditional kaiseki restaurants charge ¥15,000 to ¥25,000 per person for an evening meal. Izu-ei restaurant in Ueno offers Unaju (eel over rice) sets starting at ¥3,500. Rowboats on Shinobazu Pond in Ueno park rent for ¥600 to ¥700 per 30 minutes. Admission to the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno costs ¥500 for adults. Fresh oysters sold at Ameyoko market in Ueno cost ¥300 to ¥800 per item.

The address of Ponta Honke is 3-23-3 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo The address of Daitoryo is 6-10-14 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo The address of Ramen Kamo to Negi is 6-4-15 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo The address of Ueno Sakae is 12F, 4-4-5 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo The address of Jisakana Yatai Hama‑chan is 1F FIT'S Building, 6-9-13 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo The address of Yakiniku Ueno Taishoen is 2-8-6 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo The address of Standing Bar Kadokura is 6-13-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo The address of Tonpachi‑tei is 4-3-4 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo The address of Torie is 3-18-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Ueno Zoo opening hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ueno Zoo admission is ¥600 for adults

The Tokyo Tourist Information Center Keisei Ueno is located at In front of Keisei Ueno Station ticket gate, 1-60, Ueno-Koen, Taito City, 110-0007. The Tokyo Tourist Information Center Keisei Ueno opens from 9:30 to 18:30.

Price for Ueno Aquarium Restaurant Nautilus is JPY 2,000 – JPY 2,999. Price for Ueno Aquarium Restaurant Nautilus is JPY 4,000 – JPY 4,999.

The Ueno Tourist Information Center's hours of operation are 10:00 - 19:00. The Ueno Tourist Information Center is located at 〒110-8503 2F Matsuzakaya Ueno, 3-29-5 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo (東京都台東区上野3-29-5松坂屋上野店 2階).

The address of Ueno Park is 110-0007 Ueno Park/Ikenohata 3-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo. Admission to Ueno Park is free of charge. Ueno Park is open from 5:00 to 23:00.

The Ueno Welcome Passport is available for 3000 yen, granting admission to several museums and attractions. Ueno Park is open from 5am to 11pm, while most temples and museums open from 9–9:30am to 5–5:30pm. The entrance fee to Ueno Toshogu Shrine's buildings is 500 yen, with an additional 1100 yen for the gardens.

〒110-0007 1-60 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo （東京都台東区上野公園1-60）

Ponta Honke is located at 23-3, Ueno 3-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo.

Address: Ueno Police Station Koen Mae Police Box

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Ueno — Local Sights

local-sights

  • Ueno Park – the family‑friendly oasis at 110‑0007 Ueno Park/Ikenohata 3‑chome. Wander the ponds, cherry trees, and art‑laden open space that’s a favorite for picnics and weekend strolls.

  • Ueno Zoo – Tokyo’s oldest zoo, 3‑1‑1 Ueno. Adult admission is ¥600; children (ages 13–15) ¥200; free for those under 12. It’s closed on Mondays, so plan a weekday visit.

  • Ueno Tourist Information Center – right on 3‑29‑5 Ueno, inside Matsuzakaya Ueno. Open 10:00‑19:00; ask for maps, local tips, and the latest event schedules for the area.

Daitoryo is located at 6‑10‑14 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Torie is located at 3‑18‑1 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Ueno Sakae’s lunch hours are 12:00–14:30 and dinner hours are 17:00–23:00. Yakiniku Ueno Taishoen is open from 17:00 to 22:00. Standing Bar Kadokura is located at 6‑13‑1 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Ponta Honke is located at 3‑23‑3 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Tonpachi-tei is located at 4-3-4 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo. Yakiniku Ueno Taishoen is located at 2‑8‑6 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Jisakana Yatai Hama‑chan Ueno Branch is located at 1F FIT'S Building, 6‑9‑13 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Ramen Kamo to Negi is located at 6‑4‑15 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Ueno Sakae is located at 12F, 4‑4‑5 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo. Jisakana Yatai Hama‑chan Ueno Branch is open from 11:30 to 23:00.

Address: 〒110-0007 1-60 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo (東京都台東区上野公園1-60)

Ueno Zoo admission price: ¥600 adults; ¥300 high school students; free for junior high school students and under, and for those over 65. Ueno Zoo opening hours: 9:30am to 5:00pm (last entry 4:00pm); closed Mondays and December 29 through January 1.

The Tokyo Tourist Information Center Keisei Ueno opens at 9:30 and closes at 18:30. The Tokyo Tourist Information Center Keisei Ueno sits right in front of Keisei Ueno station's ticket gate at 1‑60 Ueno‑Koen, Taito City, 110‑0007.

The Ueno Tourist Information Center is on the 2nd floor of Matsuzakaya Ueno at 3‑29‑5 Ueno, Taito‑ku, Tokyo, postal code 〒110‑8503. The Ueno Tourist Information Center is open from 10:00 to 19:00 daily.

Admission to the inner precinct of Ueno Tosho-gu Shrine costs ¥500. Ueno Zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is closed on Mondays. Adult admission fee at Ueno Zoo is ¥600.

Torik Ueno Hiro Koji – Mon‑Fri: 10:30 AM‑10:30 PM; Sat & Public Holiday: 5:00 AM‑10:00 AM Ponta Honke – 23-3, Ueno 3-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo Tompachitei – 4-3-4, Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Entry to Tokyo Metropolitan Ueno Park is free, but there is a fee to enter the Ueno Zoo and some of the other attractions.

Ueno Zoo charges ¥600 for adults, ¥200 for children aged 13–15, and is free for those under 12; it stays closed on Mondays.

The address of Ueno Marui department store is 6-15-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo.

Ueno Park opens from 5 am to 23 pm.

Ueno Park is located at 110-0007 Ueno Park/Ikenohata 3-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo

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