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With its parks, museums and ancient shrines, Ueno could be considered Japan's
cultural center. During the cherry blossom season, Ueno is crowded with people
gathering for outdoor hanami parties.

Tokyo National Museum Map: 1D

Located in a northern part of the Ueno Park, the Tokyo National Museum was
established in 1817 to display oriental arts and archeological remains. Out of
approximately 100,000 pieces of collections housed in the museum, some 2,500
selected pieces are put on display in the museum. The museum consists of three
main buildings and each building features different theme: the Honkan Building
features Japanese arts collected from as old as 10,000 B.C. to the 1800 A.D., the
Toyokan Building opened in 1968 features Asian arts from the East Asia, Southeast
Asia, and South Asia, to the Middle East, and the Heiseikan Building opened in
1993 features Japanese archeology and also hosts special exhibitions. The Honkan
Building (main building that is an Important Cultural Property) located in the
central area of the museum originally designed by a British architect was heavily
damaged due to the major earthquake in 1923, and a reconstructed building
designed by a Japanese architect, Watanabe Jin was completed in 1938. Several
other buildings can be found on the grounds, including galleries, teahouses in the
garden behind the Honkan Building, and a research center.
Address: 13-9, Ueno koen, Daito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-5777-8600
Access:
10 mins from Ueno or Uguisudani Sta. on JR Line
15 mins from Ueno Sta. on Ginza or Hibiya Tokyo Metro Line
15 mins from Nezu Sta. on Chiyoda Tokyo Metro Line
15 mins from Keisei Ueno Sta. on Keisei Line
Open Hours: 9:30 - 17:00 (the last admission at 16:30)
Admission Fee:
Adults: 420 yen, University Students: 130 yen, High/Junior High/Elementary
School Students and under: Free

URL: http://www.tnm.go.jp/en/servlet/Con?pageId=X00&processId=00

National Science Museum Map: 2D

National Science Museum, established in 1877, consists of two main buildings and
an exhibition area outside. The Main Building features the evolution of life, the
solar system, and native plants and animals in Japan, and the New Building features
life on earth and exhibits a wide variety of animals, dinosaurs, and other inhabitants
along with their environment. The exhibits cover a long history of relationship
between living things and environment on the Earth and express the importance of
protecting environment. About 10,000 items are selected from some 3,000,000
collections to be exhibited. The museum collects, preserves, and exhibits the
materials and items related to natural science (living things, history, nature, and
astronomy) and its application. For this purpose, the museum also provides research
and educational facilities. The Main Building is currently closed for restoration.
Large objects, a blue whale, a rocket, and a steam locomotive can be found outside
the buildings.
Address: 7-20, Ueno koen, Daito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3822-0111
Access:
5 mins walk from JR Ueno Sta.
10 mins walk from Ueno Sta. on Ginza, Hibiya, and Keisei Lines
Open Hours: 9:00-17:00 (last admissions 16:30),Friday: 9:00-20:00 (last
admission 19:30), Closed on Mondays
Admission Fee:
Adults and college students : 500 yen
Children and youth in grades 1-12: Free
URL: http://www.kahaku.go.jp/english/

Ueno Zoo Map: 2C

Located in the Ueno Park near the Ueno Station, Ueno Zoo is well known as
Japan's first zoological garden opened in 1882. The zoo has been a popular spot for
families, especially for children. The most famous and popular attractions at the zoo
are the panda bears. Over three decades have passed since the first panda bears
were brought from China as a gift, with their distinctive features and cute looks, the
panda bears continue to have all the attention to themselves and in front of the cage
are always crowded with visitors. The Ueno zoo is also home to many other
animals, and among more than 2600 animals from 460 species in the park, tigers in
the "tiger forest" and gorillas in the "gorilla woods" are also attracting many
visitors. The Children's Zoo can be found near the Shinoazu Pond, where you can
also find the Vivarium opened in 1999.
Address: 9-83 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3828-5171
Access:
5 mins walk from Ueno Sta. on the JR Line, Ueno Sta. on the Keisei Line
5 mins walk from Nezu Sta. on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
10 mins walk from Ueno-okachimachi Sta. on Subway Oedo Line
Open Hours: 9:30-17:00 (No entry after 16:00 for each zoo), closed on Mondays
Admission Fee:
Adults: 600 yen, Jr. High school students: 200 yen, over 65 years old: 300 yen
URL: http://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/index.html

Ueno Toshogu Map: 2C

Ueno Toshogu located in the Ueno Park is one of some 200 Toshogu shrines built
throughout Japan during the Edo Period and all of which enshrines the founder of
the Tokugawa or Edo Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu as a deity. The Ueno Toshogu
shrine was originally established in 1627 by one of the feudal lord, Todo Takatora
and was reconstructed in 1651 by the third Tokugwa Shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu.
The shrine amazingly survived through fires, earthquakes, and air raids, which
burned many buildings in Tokyo. You can see the main hall called Konjikido
decorated with golden leaf, a large stone-made front gate designed in the Chinese
style called Karamon, numerous stone made lanterns that were gifts given from
feudal lords to Tokugawa shoguns as their symbols of loyalty. The structures in the
precinct preserved from the Edo Period have been designated National Treasures
since 1907. The shrine has also been a Tokyo municipal shrine since 1873.
Address: 9-88 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3822-3455
Access:
10 mins walk from JR Ueno Sta.
Admission Fee:
Adult: 200 yen
Child: 100 yen

Ameyoko Map: 3C/D

Ameya-yokocho, commonly known as Ameyoko in short, is a market place

developed near the train tracks for Yamanote line between Ueno and Okachimachi
station. This place originated as a flea market right after the World War II
developed into today's shopping arcade where more than 500 small shops are
offering you a wide-range of goods from small snacks to imports at reasonable
prices. Ameyoko's "Ame" is said to mean "America" since many products from the
United States could be found on the black market. At the market, you can find
almost everything you want. Ameyoko has also grown into an international market
and you can find some interesting imported groceries from southeast and south Asia
as well as from Africa at the food market on the basement floor of Ameyoko Center
building. The place becomes further crowded with people come to hunt the special
sales at the end of year.
Tel: 03-3832-5053
Access:
2 mins walk from Ueno Sta. on JR Line, subway Ginza and Hibiya Line, or Keisei
Line, from Okachimachi Sta. on JR Line, or from Ueno-Okachimachi on the Oedo
Line

Open Hours: (most shops) 10:00-20:00

Ueno Park Map: 2C/D

A large park located near the Ueno Station opened in 1873, is home to a variety of
museums: the Tokyo National Museum, the Orient Museum, the National Science
Museum, the Shitamachi Museum, the National Museum for Western Art, and the
Tokyo Metropolitan Fine Art Gallery. In the south side, there's a statue of Saigo
Takamori, who took an important role during the Meiji Restoration. Japan's first
zoological garden, the Ueno Zoo was established in the park in 1982, and it has
been one of the most famous and popular attractions in the park ever since it
welcomed the first panda bears brought from China as a gift. In the middle of the
Shinobazu Pond, is an island with a temple dedicated to Benten, and the Toshogu
Shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu is also situated in the park. The nature
including greeneries is well preserved and 1,000 of cherry blossom trees attract
many who love to come for cherry blossom viewing in spring.
Address: Ueno Koen, Daito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3828-5644
Access:
2 mins. walk from Keisei Ueno Sta.,
2 mins. walk from Ueno Sta. on JR and Subway Ginza Line

National Museum of Western Art Map: 2D

The museum was established to specialize in western art by displaying the

Matsukata Collections that were collected by Kojiro Matsukata during the early
20th centuries. Many of his collections were once taken over by the French
government after the World War II; however, they were returned to Japan in 1959
and the first and main building of this museum designed by French architect, Le
Corbusier was built to house the collections. Le Corbusier's student, Kunio
Maesaka later added the extensions to the main building in 1979. Today, the main
building displays paintings from pre-18th century, many of which are religious, and
the extended building displays paintings from 19th to 20th centuries, which include
works of many impressionists including Monet and Van Gogh. More recent
artworks including works by Picasso, Miro, and Pollock can be found in the gallery.
The museum is also home to Rodin's sculptures. Besides the art galleries, there are
a caf 衫 a museum shop, and a research library housed in the museum. The library
is open to public but an appointment is necessary.
Address: 7-7 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3828-5131
Access:
1 min. walk from JR Ueno Sta.
7 min. walk from Keisei Line, Ueno Sta.
8 min. walk from Ginza line/Hibiya line, Ueno Sta.
Open Hours: Normally 9:30-17:30(see URL for detail), Closed on Mon. and
Dec.28-Jan.1
Admission Fee:
Adults: 420 yen
College Students: 130 yen
High school students: 70 yen
Junior high students or younger/Seniors: Free
URL: http://www.nmwa.go.jp/

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Map: 2C

Established in 1926, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is the place where you
can find a variety of exhibits from oil paintings and traditional Japanese paintings to
sculptures, pottery, and calligraphy. In 1975 the museum was renovated based on
Maekawa Kunio's design. There are a total of six galleries in the museum: five
galleries to be rent out to exhibit cotemporary artworks or to be used for special
events and one gallery on the first floor to exhibit the museum's selected pieces
from a collection of more than 2500 pieces including both Japanese and Occidental
artworks. The special exhibitions are mostly held by the institutes and organizations
specialized in contemporary arts and the exhibits in the museum gallery changes
periodically. The art library inside of the museum is open to public, and art related
lectures and activities are also offered at the museum. You can also take a break at
the restaurant on the first floor and find various art related goods at the museum
shop.
Address: 8-36 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3823-6921
Access:
short walk from Ueno Sta. on of JR or Subway Ginza Line or Hibiya Line
Open Hours: 9:00 -17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Admission Fee:
varies according to each exhibition
URL: http://www.tobikan.jp/

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