Compared to other parks in Tokyo, this one was not my favorite. I guess in the spring the cherry blossoms are nice. We visited in July. If you like people watching, this might be your place because this large public park is bustling with activity. It did not feel serene like other parks we visited. It is interesting historically because... more

We went to the Ueno Park during late March to view the cherry blossoms, and man was it spectacular! You'd be amazed by the sheer size of the sakura bloom. Everywhere you go, there will be white seas of sakuras welcoming you into their bossoms. Nice! It's a pity we could not catch the falling of the sakuras, another famous... more

Ueno park is basically Tokyo's version of Central Park; lots of museums, a zoo, and attractions within the park grounds itself. The main part of the park fronts the JR Ueno Station which is the focal point of the Ueno district area. Overall, each museum within Ueno has its own category so I wont get into that. The park grounds... more

My experience, at least, was just average. Granted I didn't visit any of the museums, and it wasn't cherry blossom season. If you have a week or more in Tokyo, then go spend an hour or two relaxing here. I expected to see some homeless people here, as mentioned in some travel books. There were none in the areas I... more

In Cherry blossom time Japanese people spread plastic sheets on the ground beneath the flowering trees and have picnics - men in business suits sitting cross leggedcon the ground drinking whisky and eating with chopsticks, while thousands of people walk past enjoying the brief blossom season! Amazing sights. more

・パンダはもういませんが、動物園は大きくてさすがという感じ。動物一匹当たりの専有面積が他と比べて広いように感じます。集客... more

この中に上野動物園や美術館、博物館があるのはもちろん有名ですが、他にも様々なものが観られておもしろいです。謎のパゴダ（大... more

四季を通じてなごめる上野公園。美術館や博物館が集中しているので訪れる人も多いかと。路上アーティストの人たちがいつもいてあ... more

上野のシンボル的な存在の西郷隆盛像は高村光雲の作だけあり、迫力のある像です。東京旅行の記念に是非とも見ていただくことをお... more