Ueno Map

Description:
This map shows streets, roads, railways, metro lines, hostels, points of interest, tourist attractions and sightseeings in Ueno (Tokyo).

About Ueno

Ueno serves as Tokyo's premier cultural district, centered around Ueno Park, which houses multiple world-class museums and cultural institutions. Tokyo National Museum contains Japan's largest collection of national treasures and important cultural properties, including samurai swords, Buddhist sculptures, and traditional paintings. National Museum of Western Art, designed by Le Corbusier, displays European masterpieces and serves as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Ueno Zoo, Japan's oldest zoological garden established in 1882, famous for its giant pandas and diverse animal collection. The park transforms into one of Tokyo's most popular cherry blossom viewing destinations during spring, attracting millions of visitors for hanami celebrations. Toshogu Shrine honors Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, with elaborate decorations and historical significance.

Ameyoko Market stretches beneath the railway tracks, offering discount shopping for clothing, food, and various goods in a bustling market atmosphere reminiscent of post-war Japan. Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art and National Museum of Nature and Science add to the district's cultural offerings, making Ueno an essential destination for education and cultural enrichment.