Ueno - Shopping, Dining, and Sightseeing
Ueno Park｜ Ueno Zoological Gardens｜ National Museum of Nature and Science｜ The National Museum of Western Art ｜ AMEYOKO Shopping Street ｜ TAKEYA Town
THINGS TO DO IN UENO AREA
Ueno Park
Ueno Park is large public park with many attractions. It can be called as "the museum complex" instead of park. Various events are held throughout the year to delight all local and foreign visitors of all ages. In addition, the park is well known for "HANAMI" spot, a cherry blossom viewing place in spring.
Useful information for foreign travellers:
Service is available in English, Chinise, Korean and Japanese.
Wheelchair accessible route for Ueno Zoological Gardens
Nearest Link station: JR Lines Ueno Station (Park Gate)
Other accessible routes:
- Tokyo Metro "Hibiya Line" Ueno (H-17) Station, Exit No.6
- Tokyo Metro "Ginza Line" Ueno (G-16) Station, Exit No.6
*Use the underground walkway to Keisei Line. - Keisei Line Ueno Station, Main Exit
Check the transportation page for more information about Ueno Station
Attractions within the Ueno Park
Beautiful scenery within the park
Shopping and refreshments
Parkings
Ueno Park Parking No.1
Open: 8:30AM - 21:30PM
Fees: ¥200/30min.
*¥400 for first 1 hour.
Parking space for people with disability: Available
No elevator necessary from parking to Ueno Park.
(Parking is located on the ground level)
Ueno Zoological Gardens
Established in at its present site in 1882, during the Meiji Period, it is the oldest zoo in Japan.
Check the official website for tickets and season schedule.
Address : 9-83 Ueno Park, Taito-ku
Phone : +81 3 3828 5171
Open : 9:30AM - 17:00PM
(Ticket booths will be closed at 16:00PM )
Closed on Mondays except for National Holidays on Monday,
in which case the zoo is open on the holiday and closed the
following
Tuesday instead.
Admission free day: 20th March, 4th May, 1st October
All visitors are free of charge on dates above.
Accessible information about this facility
The monorail is accessible for wheelchairs.
*Door and ramp width; 70cm.
*Stations are equipped with elevators.
Restrooms accessible for wheelchairs are available.
Restrooms equipped with ostomate facility
and folding bed are available.
Nursing room for visitors with babies is available.
Other services
- Assistive devices for visual impairment: Portable audio guide units available at General Information. Service is free of charge. (English,
Chinese, and Korean) *Rental service will be end on March 2016, the yubikitas guide service will be provied through individual smartphone (from April 2016).
- Baby stroller rentals available, ¥300/day.
- Umbrella ¥500, rain wear ¥250, available at baby stroller rental booths.
- Wheelchair rentals: free of charge.
Caution : Steep Slopes within the Zoo
Most of the areas within the zoo can be accessed by wheelchair, however, some of the paths involve steep slopes. We would advise for manual wheelchair users to visit with strong companions.
Shopping and refreshment
A public space with large room and wide hallway, comfortable and convenient for a break.
*No Restroom accessible for wheelchair inside of cafeteria (use the park restroom).
A public space with large room and wide hallway, comfortable and convenient for a break.
Restroom accessible for wheelchair is located outside of the cafeteria.
Sells stuffed animals, plush toys, and other various animal designed items.
Bring home a special reminder of your visit.
National Museum of Nature and Science
Japan's only integrated national science museum. Find the massive whale sculpture sits at the base of this museum.
Check the official website for tickets and season schedule.
Address : 7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku
Phone : +81 3 5777 8600
*Service in Japanese only.
Open : 9:30AM - 17:00PM
9:00AM - 20:00PM on Fridays
(Admission until 30 minutes before closing)
Closed on Mondays except for National Holidays on Monday,
in which case the museum is open on the holiday and closed the
following Tuesday instead.
Admission : Visitors under 17 years old, over 65 years old are free of charge.
Visitors with disabilities and their companion (1 person) are free of charge.
Accessible information about this facility
The building is equipped with elevators and/or escalators.
Restrooms accessible for wheelchairs are available.
Restrooms equipped with ostomate facility
and folding
bed are available.
Nursing room for visitors with babies is available.
Other services
- Assistive devices for visual impairment: Portable audio guide unit is available at Japan Gallery B1F General Information Desk. *Free of charge. Service in English, Mandarin, and Korean.
- "KAHAKU Navigator", a handheld captioning device, is available at Japan Gallery B1F General Information Desk. *Rental fee: ¥310. Disabled visitors are free of charge. Guide in English, Mandarin, and Korean.
- Wheelchair rentals: free of charge.
Shopping and refreshment
LOUNGE is a public space with large room and wide hallway, comfortable and convenient for a short break.
Drink vending machines and light meals are available.
Enjoy the bird's-eye view spread out of windows while dining.
Notes: Entry Door width 80cm. Narrow aisle (50cm) when someone seated at a table.
Sells various unique icons of science and nature.
Take something home exclusively designed for an exhibition.
The National Museum of Western Art
Established in 1959, the main building was designed by the French architect Le Corbusier. The museum was based on the Matsukata Collection focusing on the Impressionist paintings and Auguste Rodin's sculptures previously stored by the French government.
Check the official website for tickets and season schedule.
Address : 7-7 Ueno Park, Taito-ku
Phone : +81 3 5777 8600
*Service in Japanese only.
Open : 9:30AM - 17:30PM
9:30AM - 20:00PM on Fridays
(Admission until 30 minutes before closing)
Closed on Mondays except for National Holidays on Monday,
in which case the museum is open on the holiday and closed the
following Tuesday instead.
Admission : Visitors under 18 years old, over 65 years old are free of charge.
Visitors with disabilities and their companion (1 person) are free of charge.
Accessible information about this facility
The building is equipped with elevators.
Restrooms accessible for wheelchairs are available.
Restroom equipped with ostomate facility is available.
Wheelchair rentals: free of charge.
Shopping and refreshment
Cozy casual restaurant facing the courtyard.
Open: AM10:00 - PM17:15 *close PM19:45 on Fridays
We recommend making a reservation in order to avoid waiting in lines.
Sells a variety of gifts, luxury items, souvenirs, museum exhibition catalogues and books. No admission fee required for shopping at Museum Shop.
AMEYOKO Shopping Street
Ameyoko shopping street stretches 500m from Ueno Station to Okachimachi Station with more than 400 shops. Wide variety of products are sold in discount price. Don't forget to beat down the price when you shop at Ameyoko!
Transportation: Approx. 2-3 minutes walk from Ueno Station or Okachimachi Station
TAKEYA Town 
Save your money at TAKEYA stores. Foods, clothes, cosmetics, jewelries, high-brands, furnitures, stationeries and many more! You can find various items in lowest price. All stores in TAKEYA Town are duty-free.
Address :4-33-3 Taito, Taito-ku
Phone : +81 3 3835 7777
Open : AM10:00 - PM20:30
Closed on January 1st.
Transportation: Approx. 5 minutes from Okachimachi Station.
Accessible information about this facility
The building is
equipped with
elevator
and/or escalator.
Wheelchair accessible restroom is
available.
*Located at Ladies Building B1F
and Interior/Decorations Building 2F.
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