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Ueno is a walkable, economical neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants and bars. You can experience some local theater, or enjoy the natural beauty of the parks. Hotels in Ueno provide a good starting point for sightseeing in and around the Tokyo area.

Sightseeing around Ueno

The museums and theaters provide some cultural flavor, while the monuments and temples offer insight into local lore. Tokyo National Science Museum, National Museum of Western Art, and Tokyo National Museum feature a variety of exhibits. The local culture at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno Royal Museum, and Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum might be just what you're looking for. Monuments like Homboomotemon, Genkuji Temple, and Shitaya Shrine honor the area. Kiyomizu Kannon-do Temple, Kyu Kaneiji Five-Storied Pagoda, and Gojoten Shrine are a few landmarks that can't be missed. Bring the family to Ueno Zoo, Hanayashiki Amusement Park, and Kyu Yasuda Garden.

Popular things to do in the area include shopping and being pampered at a spa. Ueno Park, Kyu Iwasaki-tei Gardens, or Hongo Kyusuijo Park are ideal spots to enjoy the outdoors. Surround yourself with nature at University of Tokyo Botanical Garden, Ninomaru Garden, and Kitanomaru Park. For retail therapy, consider Ueno no Mori Sakura Terrace, Kappabashi Street, and Satake Shopping Arcade, and seek out the perfect souvenir. Asakusa ROX, Nakamise Street, and Nakamise Arcade are other spots for some local fun.

A few of the most popular sights in the area include Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Sky Tree, and Tokyo Tower. International Library of Children's Literature, Sogen-ji Temple, and Ueno Toshogu Shrine are other must-sees.

Getting around Ueno

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Inaricho Station, Keisei-Ueno Station, or Iriya Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Tokyo Ueno Station is the closet train station, but Tokyo Uguisudani Station and Tokyo Okachimachi Station are also nearby.

Tokyo (HND-Haneda) is the closest major airport, 11.5 miles (18.5 km) from Ueno. The next closest airport is Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.), located 34.4 miles (55.4 km) away.