UENO

  • Pandas at the zoo

  • The Ameyoko market and the screams of the vendors

  • Museums for a journey into culture

Ueno: Tokyo's Cultural Hub

Key Highlights

  • Ueno Park: Home to Japan's oldest zoo with pandas, diverse museums, and seasonal beauty

  • Ameyoko Market: Vibrant 500m shopping street with energetic vendors selling fresh fish, clothing, and street food

  • Museums: World-class institutions like National Museum of Western Art and Tokyo National Museum

Must-See Attractions

  • Pandas at Ueno Zoo

  • Seasonal cherry blossoms and lotus flowers

  • Diverse cultural and historical exhibitions

Large panda statue holding a small panda in an outdoor display case.

Large panda statue holding a small panda in an outdoor display case.

A cityscape featuring a train station with platforms, an escalator, and a modern urban skyline with tall buildings and billboards under a clear blue sky.

A cityscape featuring a train station with platforms, an escalator, and a modern urban skyline with tall buildings and billboards under a clear blue sky.

People wearing masks walking in front of Ueno Station entrance in Japan on a sunny day.

People wearing masks walking in front of Ueno Station entrance in Japan on a sunny day.

The exterior of Ueno Station in Japan with a sign in Japanese and English, a clock, and a clear blue sky.

The exterior of Ueno Station in Japan with a sign in Japanese and English, a clock, and a clear blue sky.

A busy street in Japan lined with shops and restaurants, with people walking along the sidewalk and signage in Japanese characters.

A busy street in Japan lined with shops and restaurants, with people walking along the sidewalk and signage in Japanese characters.

A bustling street scene in an Asian city, lined with shops and signs in Japanese, with pedestrians walking and shopping, some wearing masks, under a clear sky.

A bustling street scene in an Asian city, lined with shops and signs in Japanese, with pedestrians walking and shopping, some wearing masks, under a clear sky.

A small shop entrance decorated with numerous photos, posters, and cardboard cutouts of people, in a busy city street. To the right, there is a store selling hats, with hats displayed on shelves. To the left, there is a cozy seating area with red lan

A small shop entrance decorated with numerous photos, posters, and cardboard cutouts of people, in a busy city street. To the right, there is a store selling hats, with hats displayed on shelves. To the left, there is a cozy seating area with red lanterns hanging above.

Pedestrian street in Japan with shops, signs, and a few people walking, some wearing masks, and bicycles parked on the side.

Pedestrian street in Japan with shops, signs, and a few people walking, some wearing masks, and bicycles parked on the side.

People walking under an elevated train track in a busy street market area, many wearing face masks.

People walking under an elevated train track in a busy street market area, many wearing face masks.

A busy outdoor marketplace street with shops, food stalls, and vendors, crowded with people.

A busy outdoor marketplace street with shops, food stalls, and vendors, crowded with people.

An expansive pedestrian walkway in a city with high-rise buildings in the background under a clear blue sky. There are a few groups of people walking and some sitting along the sides, with bags and backpacks placed on the ground.

An expansive pedestrian walkway in a city with high-rise buildings in the background under a clear blue sky. There are a few groups of people walking and some sitting along the sides, with bags and backpacks placed on the ground.

Modern concrete building with large glass windows, surrounded by trees with yellow and red leaves, and a paved plaza with people walking.

Modern concrete building with large glass windows, surrounded by trees with yellow and red leaves, and a paved plaza with people walking.

People outside a modern concrete building with trees and benches, some sitting and some walking, during daytime.

People outside a modern concrete building with trees and benches, some sitting and some walking, during daytime.

A public square on a sunny autumn day with colorful trees, people walking and sitting, and a modern building in the background.

A public square on a sunny autumn day with colorful trees, people walking and sitting, and a modern building in the background.

People walking outside a modern concrete building with stairs on the side and a statue in front, under a clear blue sky.

People walking outside a modern concrete building with stairs on the side and a statue in front, under a clear blue sky.

A wide walkway in a park with leafless trees lining both sides on a sunny day, with people walking and some sitting on benches.

A wide walkway in a park with leafless trees lining both sides on a sunny day, with people walking and some sitting on benches.

People walking towards the entrance of Ueno Zoo in Japan on a clear day, with trees and a signboard visible.

People walking towards the entrance of Ueno Zoo in Japan on a clear day, with trees and a signboard visible.

People walking outside a modern building with a staircase and a sculpture of a figure swinging on a rope.

People walking outside a modern building with a staircase and a sculpture of a figure swinging on a rope.

Crowd of people walking and standing in a park with trees showing fall foliage, some wearing masks, on a sunny day.

Crowd of people walking and standing in a park with trees showing fall foliage, some wearing masks, on a sunny day.

A busy crosswalk in an urban city, with pedestrians and cyclists crossing the street, high-rise buildings, and an overpass above. Cars are waiting at traffic signals, and storefronts line the street.

A busy crosswalk in an urban city, with pedestrians and cyclists crossing the street, high-rise buildings, and an overpass above. Cars are waiting at traffic signals, and storefronts line the street.

Two men wearing black face masks working at a seafood market stall with seaweed and packaged seafood on display

Two men wearing black face masks working at a seafood market stall with seaweed and packaged seafood on display

A street sign in Japan with a clock at the top, three large circles with Japanese characters, and a yellow banner with panda illustrations and Japanese text celebrating a 50th anniversary.

A street sign in Japan with a clock at the top, three large circles with Japanese characters, and a yellow banner with panda illustrations and Japanese text celebrating a 50th anniversary.

A busy city street in Japan seen from an elevated sidewalk, with pedestrians crossing and walking along the streets, tall buildings with colorful signs, and train tracks overhead in the background.

A busy city street in Japan seen from an elevated sidewalk, with pedestrians crossing and walking along the streets, tall buildings with colorful signs, and train tracks overhead in the background.

Crowd of people crossing a busy street in an urban area with signs in Japanese and a train overhead.

Crowd of people crossing a busy street in an urban area with signs in Japanese and a train overhead.

Street scene outside a Japanese gachapon (capsule toy) shop with people walking and buying toys. The shop features large advertisements for Gundam anime and various merchandise.

Street scene outside a Japanese gachapon (capsule toy) shop with people walking and buying toys. The shop features large advertisements for Gundam anime and various merchandise.

Storefront sign reading 'Gamashiro' with Japanese characters above, attached to a building with light-colored tiled walls.

Storefront sign reading 'Gamashiro' with Japanese characters above, attached to a building with light-colored tiled walls.

Ueno Park: Tokyo's Cultural Oasis

A large public park in Tokyo, Japan, renowned for its rich cultural offerings and natural beauty. Home to multiple world-class museums, the park attracts visitors with its diverse attractions and seasonal cherry blossoms.

Key Attractions

  • Tokyo National Museum

  • Ueno Zoo featuring pandas

  • Kaneiji Temple

National Museum of Western Art Ueno

National Museum of Western Art Ueno

Entrance of Ueno Zoo where there are pandas

Entrance of Ueno Zoo where there are pandas

Ueno park on sunny day

Ueno park on sunny day

Ueno Park

Ueno Park

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Ballet Hall

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Ballet Hall

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Ballet Hall

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Ballet Hall

Panda of Ueno Zoo

Panda of Ueno Zoo

Ameya-Yokochō

Ameya-Yokochō (meaning "candy street alley") is a shopping district located in the Ueno area of Tokyo, Japan.

It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and is known for its street food stalls and small independent shops selling a wide variety of goods, including clothes, electronics, and toys. Ameya-Yokochō is also known for its lively atmosphere and the many street performers and musicians who entertain visitors. The district is located just a short walk from Ueno Station, making it easy to access from many parts of Tokyo.

Ameyoko (ア メ 横) is a market along the Yamanote line tracks between Okachimachi and Ueno stations. The name 'Ameyoko' is a shortened form of 'Ameya Yokocho' (candy shop alley), as candy was traditionally sold there. Alternatively, 'Ame' also means 'America' because many American products were available there when the street was a black market location in the years following World War II.

Today, various products such as clothes, handbags, cosmetics, fresh fish, dried food and spices are sold at Ameyoko. Opening and closing times depend on the individual shops, but shops generally open around 10am and close around 8pm. Many shops are closed on Wednesdays.

Busy street scene in Tokyo with pedestrians crossing the street, signs in Japanese, and an elevated train passing overhead.

Busy street scene in Tokyo with pedestrians crossing the street, signs in Japanese, and an elevated train passing overhead.

Two men working at a seafood market stall, wearing black face masks and gloves, with various seafood items on display including seaweed and packaged fish.

Two men working at a seafood market stall, wearing black face masks and gloves, with various seafood items on display including seaweed and packaged fish.

Sign with Japanese characters and cartoon panda images below, with a clock showing approximately 12:55 in the background.

Sign with Japanese characters and cartoon panda images below, with a clock showing approximately 12:55 in the background.

People walking on a busy street market with shops, signs in Japanese, and a covered walkway overhead in Japan. Most individuals are wearing face masks.

People walking on a busy street market with shops, signs in Japanese, and a covered walkway overhead in Japan. Most individuals are wearing face masks.

Crowded street market with food stalls and shoppers, street signs visible, during daytime.

Crowded street market with food stalls and shoppers, street signs visible, during daytime.

A narrow street in Japan with multiple shops and signs. The shop in the center has posters and magazines outside, with a green sign above it. To the right, a hat store displays various hats on racks. To the left, a small restaurant has a red awning w

A narrow street in Japan with multiple shops and signs. The shop in the center has posters and magazines outside, with a green sign above it. To the right, a hat store displays various hats on racks. To the left, a small restaurant has a red awning with string lights. A bicycle is parked in front of the shops.

A busy street scene in Japan with pedestrians walking under signs in Japanese. Shops with outdoor displays and colorful banners are visible, along with various signs and logos. The sky is clear, and sunlight casts shadows on the street.

A busy street scene in Japan with pedestrians walking under signs in Japanese. Shops with outdoor displays and colorful banners are visible, along with various signs and logos. The sky is clear, and sunlight casts shadows on the street.

A busy outdoor shopping street in Japan with storefronts and signs in Japanese. Pedestrians walk along the street under a light blue sky, with some storefronts displaying lanterns and advertisements.

A busy outdoor shopping street in Japan with storefronts and signs in Japanese. Pedestrians walk along the street under a light blue sky, with some storefronts displaying lanterns and advertisements.

TOKYO

  • Traditional Japanese temple with ornate architecture illuminated at dusk, surrounded by trees and people walking or riding bikes nearby.

    Asakusa

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  • City street with pedestrians crossing at a crosswalk, surrounded by tall buildings adorned with colorful signs and billboards, with a green elevated train track overhead.

    Akihabara

    Akihabara: Electronics, anime, and subculture central.

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  • Night view of a busy street in Japan with illuminated signs and many pedestrians.

    Shinjuku

    Shinjuku: Bustling hub of nightlife, skyscrapers.

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  • A city scene viewed from a cafe window shows a busy crosswalk filled with pedestrians, tall buildings, construction cranes, and public buses in the background. Inside the cafe, a person working on a laptop with a coffee cup and a bag are visible in the foreground.

    Shibuya

    Shibuya: Iconic crossing, youth fashion, trends.

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  • Urban street scene viewed from an elevated walkway, showing pedestrians crossing the street, people walking on sidewalks, tall buildings with signs in Japanese, and clear weather.

    Ueno

    Ueno: Cultural parks, museums, cherry blossoms.

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  • City street filled with pedestrians, surrounded by tall modern buildings with digital billboards and signs, trees lining the sidewalks, clear sky overhead.

    Ginza

    Ginza: Upscale shopping, luxury brands, dining.

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  • Person browsing books outside a Japanese bookstore with display tables of books and signs indicating prices.

    Jimbocho

    Jimbocho: Bookstores, cafes, intellectual atmosphere.

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  • Busy city street with pedestrians crossing at a crosswalk, surrounded by multi-story buildings with numerous colorful signs and advertisements, including a large vertical billboard featuring animated characters, and a GIGQO store at street level.

    Ikebukuro

    Ikebukuro: Entertainment, shopping, cosmopolitan vibes.

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  • Empty street in Japan with shops on both sides, bicycles parked along the sidewalks, and a shrine at the end of the street.

    Monzen-nakacho

    Monzen-nakacho: Traditional temples, old Edo feel.

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    Roppongi

    Night-life, shopping elegant district

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  • Wide view of an urban plaza with red brick paving, green bushes, trees, and a modern glass building on the right. Few people walking under a mostly clear, sunny sky.

    Ebisu

    Restaruants, Museum, Beer and shops

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  • Modern multi-story building with geometric design and trees in an urban street scene, with cars, bicycles, and pedestrians.

    Omotesando

    Fashion district in Tokyo

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  • People shopping on a busy street with clothing stores, signs indicating sections for ladies, men's, and women's clothing, and a cactus plant near the store entrance.

    Koenji

    Underground Culture of Tokyo

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  • Street market stall with colorful traditional Japanese yukata and kimonos hanging on display outside on a sunny day.

    Nippori

    Nippori: Fabric town, artisan charm, tranquility.

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  • Modern, angular storefront of a retail store with mannequins dressed in clothing displayed inside, pedestrians walking on the sidewalk in front, and trees along the street in an urban setting.

    Aoyama

    Elegant are with trendy fashion shops

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  • Clothing store display with used and select clothing, including a navy trench coat, colorful sweaters, and jackets, outside on a city street with signs and a red lantern in the background.

    Shimo-kitazawa

    Vintage clothes shops

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  • A clothing store displays various anime-themed apparel, including mannequins dressed in black and white sailor-style outfits, and a mannequin with a pink wig sitting at a table with accessories and folded clothes.

    Harajuku

    Fashion, Kawaii and street wear

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  • Street scene in Japan with people wearing masks, shops, bicycles, stairs, and utility poles.

    Yanaka Ginza

    Old Fashion Showa Town

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  • Narrow residential alleyway with potted plants, bicycles, scooters, and small buildings on both sides.

    Kiyosumi-shirakawa

    Trendy Cafe District

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  • Two people standing on a bridge overlooking a canal lined with blooming cherry blossom trees, pink lanterns hanging along the walkway.

    Naka-Meguro

    Shopping, cafe, Ice cream. Along the river of Meguro

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  • Nighttime scene outside a Japanese restaurant with bright neon signs, including Japanese text and images of bottles, with people walking and high-contrast lighting.

    Shin-Okubo Korean Town

    Korean town in Shinjuku-ku

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