Ueno Travel Guide

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Ueno
Ueno
Ueno
Ueno
Ueno

Try the hanami tradition of admiring flowers as you walk past cherry blossoms and delve into the history of this area through its museums and ornate temples. 

As a neighborhood filled with Baroque temples and traditional memorials, Ueno provides a window into the customs and traditions of old-world Japan. The large Ueno Park on the northern side also makes Ueno among Tokyo’s leafiest quarters. Explore Ueno’s many museums and galleries for a sense of the culture today.

Admire the works of art adorning the halls of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the University Art Museum. Study the contemporary works in the historic setting of a former bathhouse in the SCAI the Bathhouse gallery. You’ll also find a range of modern pieces decorating the white walls of the Ueno Royal Museum, which stands in the picturesque setting of Ueno Park.

On a sunny day in spring, venture along the avenues lined by cherry blossom trees and watch their petals fall to the ground and decorate the park in a layer of light pink. Participate in the Japanese tradition of hanami, the art of admiring flowers.

Glimpse the spiritual side of Ueno by visiting its many Buddhist temples. A highlight is the park’s Bentendo Temple, with a red hexagonal tower that appears to float atop the Shinobazu Pond. Visit the remaining pagoda from the Kaneiji Temple, which today stands in the Ueno Zoo.

Bring your kids on an educational tour of the International Library of Children’s Literature. Purchase kitchen supplies and have dinner in one of the many restaurants along Kappabashi Street, the culinary heart of the neighborhood.

Find the district in the Taito ward in the northern part of central Tokyo. Ride a bus or metro from the city center to the Okachimachi Station, in the heart of Ueno. Make sure to discover the treasures of the neighboring quarters of Taito City, Bunkyo City and Arakawa City.

Ueno showcases Japan through its historic temples, intriguing museums and gorgeous park adorned with shrines and cherry blossom trees.


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Top hotels in Ueno

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is Rp1.497.719 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp1.497.719
Rp1.681.100 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,740 reviews)
"We used second time and we really enjoyed staying this hotel! They are very convenient and the stuff there very helpful.and room was always clean!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,685 reviews)
"The only flaw was that there were no hooks for towels! A bedside table would have also been welcome! But overall, excellent!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Niwa Tokyo

Hotel Niwa Tokyo

4 out of 5
1-1-16 Kandamisaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is Rp2.163.606 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.163.606
Rp2.617.882 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,076 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel with a serene Japanese atmosphere."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Niwa Tokyo
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is Rp1.113.248 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp1.113.248
Rp1.347.030 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 15 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,007 reviews)
"Very convenient location."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is Rp3.077.767 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp3.077.767
Rp3.825.665 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,377 reviews)
"Fantastic accommodation for our family holiday. Very close to metro station allowing convenient access to central Tokyo and beyond."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo

Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo

3.5 out of 5
1-2-2 Kinshi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,547 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. Very convenient location."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
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Other neighbourhoods around Ueno

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Akihabara

While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.

Akihabara
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Taito

4.5/5(251 area reviews)

Travellers love Taito for its popular shops, and you can see more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Iriya Station or Tawaramachi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sensoji Temple and Hanayashiki Amusement Park.

Taito
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Asakusa

5/5(62 area reviews)

Asakusa is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sensoji Temple or Asakusa Shrine.

Asakusa
Akihabara Electric Town showing signage, street scenes and a city

Chiyoda

4.5/5(178 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Nippon Budokan is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.

Chiyoda
Marunouchi which includes a city, a high-rise building and a fountain

Marunouchi

4/5(9 area reviews)

Travellers choose Marunouchi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nijubashimae (Marunouchi) Station or Otemachi Station and check out top sights like Imperial Garden Theatre.

Marunouchi
Ginza featuring a city, skyline and street scenes

Ginza

4.5/5(84 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Ginza. Ginza Six is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ginza Station or Higashi-ginza Station to see more of Tokyo.

Ginza

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