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Ueno Park
How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24
One of the first parks in Japan, home to many museums and galleries. It is known for cherry blossoms and the lotus in Shinobazu Pond.
- Nearest station
- 2 min walk from Ueno Station
- Hours
- Tokyo Bureau of Construction: 5:00–23:00 (no entry outside these hours); Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association: "always open" (the two official pages differ)
- Admission
- Free entry (some facilities charge)
What to see
- Cherry blossoms: from early-flowering varieties to Somei-Yoshino, the blossoms can be enjoyed for about two months.
- Statue of Saigo Takamori: by Takamura Koun, unveiled on 18 December 1898.
- Kiyomizu Kannon-do: built in 1631 on the model of Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto; its stage once looked over the lotus pond.
- Ueno Daibutsu: the great Buddha given in 1631 was damaged by quakes and fires, and only its face is kept today.
- Frog fountain: near the Shinobazu-side entrance, a frog with a belly button, lit up at night.
Seasons
- Cherry blossoms in spring, lotus in summer (Shinobazu Pond peaks in late July) and autumn leaves in autumn.
History
In the Edo period it was the grounds of Kaneiji, the Tokugawa family temple. In 1873 it was designated one of Japan's first parks, along with Shiba, Asakusa, Fukagawa and Asukayama. In 1924 the Imperial Household gave it to the city of Tokyo, hence "onshi" (imperial gift) in its name.
Getting there
A two-minute walk from Ueno Station (JR, Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya lines), or one minute from Keisei Ueno Station.
Address：Ueno Park and Ikenohata 3-chome, Taito, Tokyo
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Sources
Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.
- 東京都建設局 上野恩賜公園 公式ホームページ（checked 2026-10-24）
- 東京都建設局（公園案内）（checked 2026-10-24）
- 東京都建設局（公園の見どころ）（checked 2026-10-24）
- 東京都公園協会（上野恩賜公園）（checked 2026-10-24）
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