About Ueno
Ueno is Tokyo's premier museum and cultural district, home to the Tokyo National Museum (Japan's oldest and largest), the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, National Museum of Nature and Science, and Ueno Zoo - all set around Ueno Park, famous for its breathtaking cherry blossom displays every April. The Ameya-Yokocho market immediately south of the station is a bustling outdoor bazaar.
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Traveller Tips
- 1Ueno Park during cherry blossom season (late March-early April) is extraordinary - crowds are enormous
- 2Tokyo National Museum is one of the finest in Asia - allow at least 3 hours
- 3Ameya-Yokocho market is best on weekday mornings - great for street food and cheap goods
- 4The National Museum of Western Art (designed by Le Corbusier) is a UNESCO World Heritage site
- 5The park is free to enter though individual museums charge admission
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
ATMs
Free Wi-Fi
Shops
Cafés
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Ueno Park & Cherry Blossoms
Tokyo National Museum
Ameya-Yokocho Market
Ueno Zoo
National Museum of Western Art
Shinobazu Pond