Ueno Park is located in Taito-Ku Tokyo, and has cultural facilities such as the Tokyo National Museum,
the National Museum of Western Art, the National Museum of Nature and Science, and the Ueno Zoo.
There are also historical buildings such as Ueno Toshogu Shrine, Kiyomizu kannondo.
It is famous for the large number of people who come to see the cherry blossoms every year in late March when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
You can see many people having a party with a blue sheet spread on the ground.
Around Ueno Station, there are many places where you can enjoy, Izakaya bars and shopping etc.
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Grand Fountain
The pattern of the fountain changes every 30 minutes.
It is lit up at night, showing a different scenery from the daytime.
The statue of Takamori Saigo.
Takamori Saigo, who ended the Edo period, which lasted for more than 250 years, and made great achievements in establishing the Meiji Restoration, which became the foundation of modern Japan.
The torii of Ueno Toshogu Shrine is made of granite.
Ueno Toshogu Shrine was built in 1627 to enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu as a god.
It is believed that there are special benefits for career advancement, victory, and healthy longevity.
Ueno Daibutsu
It was built in 1631 as a seated statue of Shaka Nyorai.
The Ueno Daibutsu was damaged by repeated earthquakes and fires, the head fell off, and was kept at Kaneiji Temple.
These are lots of Torii, leading to Hanazono Inari Shrine.
Hanazono Inari Shrine is famous for the god of love and marriage.
Kiyomizu Kannondo is a stage-style temple built in 1631.
It is said that this Kannon-do was built to resemble Kiyomizu-Temple in Kyoto.
Stalls are lined up on the way to Bentendo in the middle of Shinobazu Pond.
You can enjoy the atmosphere of Japanese festivals.
You can eat fried chicken, yakisoba, potato butter, grilled beef skewers, etc.
Bentendo with an octagonal roof was built in 1625 and is said to bring good luck in business
and financial fortune.
Originally, Benten-jima was an isolated island within Shinobazu Pond,
and worshipers visited Shinobazu Pond Bentendo by ferry.
As the number of worshipers increased, a stone bridge was built over Benten-jima.
Some people are taking a walk around Shinobazu Pond, while others are having fun on a boat.
There is a Starbucks Coffee in Ueno Park, so people are lined up to buy drinks.
This is the cade restaurant: Everyone’s Cafe.
At this restaurant, you can eat sandwiches, curry, pasta and pancakes.
The interior of the store is based on wood, so it is a relaxing space,
and the terrace seats are also good on sunny days.
Many people visit on weekends.
Location
■Ueno Park
Ueno Koen Taito-Ku Tokyo 110-0007
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It takes about three minutes by walk to get Ueno Park from Ueno Station.
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