Best around Ueno Spot List

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Museum to appreciate the works of painter and poet Yumeji Takehisa.

A museum were you can enjoy the modern works painted by the illustrators such as Takabatake Kasho who swept through the art publication world.

Fully equipped to accommodate international visitors. Offers cashless payment options, towel rentals, and discount coupons specifically for travelers from abroad.

Hosting many guests from overseas, this small family-run inn is located in Yanaka, a traditional urban neighborhood of Tokyo.

This was the first zoo to be established in Japan, with more than 100 years of history. There are about 400 different species of animals, such as the giant panda, kept in this zoo.

A distinguished and long-established department store in Ueno

Nestled a 4-minute walk away from Iriya Station, Vessel Inn Ueno Iriya Station offers free WiFi throughout the entire property, private on-site parking and several rooms that offer views of Tokyo Skytree. Guests can explore, shop and dine at the popular Asakusa area, located 20-minutes away from the hotel via train and walk. Other shopping areas include Akihabara, home to numerous electronic stores, and the open-air market of Ameya-Yokocho. Both destinations can be reached within 8-minutes via train and walk from the hotel. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a free bike hire service. Complimentary children's amenities are available at the front desk. Guests will find drink vending machines on site, as well as fax/photocopying services available at a surcharge. There is also a cafe lounge where guests can purchase drinks and relax during the daytime. All rooms at Ueno Iriya Ekimae Vessel Inn are air-conditioned and come with an air humidifier/purifier. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, desk, refrigerator and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom features a bath and a shower booth, where free toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer are provided. The café & lounge on the 1st floor serves a Japanese and Western style buffet breakfast.

Ueno's iconic Statue of Saigo Takamorio stands in Ueno Park which is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.

The temple hall is classified as an Important Cultural Property, modeled after Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto Higashiyama. The gorgeous vermillion facade fascinates visitors.

A five-story traditional Japanese building, towering in the lush woods, you are sure to find while walking in Ueno Park. It is a National Important Cultural Property.

This is an old temple that is said to have been built in the Kamakura period (1192 to 1333). During the Edo period (1603 to 1868), it became known for the tomi-kuji lottery and was called Edo-santomi (three shrines selling lotteries).

Yushima-tenjin enshrines Amenotajikarao-no-mikoto, the god of better fortune and sports, and Michizane Sugawara, the god of learning and study. A number of famed scholars and writers visit this shrine.

Popular discount store in Ueno, Tokyo

This park is one of the most famous sites for cherry blossom viewing in Japan and is also popular among foreign visitors. Other than cherry blossoms, the park offers its appeals any time of the year. There are festivals held in summer, tree leaves change colors in autumn, and peonies blooming in winter.

In Ameyoko Shopping Street. Medicine, Cosmetics, souvenir, etc. a great selection in store.

A spacious Buddhist temple with buildings of historical and cultural value. Kan'ei-ji is easily accessible to the general public and heartily welcomes visitors.

Surrounded by nature and visited by many people, Bentendo Temple rises from the center of Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park.

The Ameyayo shotengai(shopping street) grew out of a black market that sprung up following the end of World War II. It is a shopping district that retains the good old feel of downtown Tokyo.

This Western-style wooden mansion was constructed in 1896. The luxurious billiard hall is a must-see, offering us a glimpse of an extravagant era.