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Statue of Saigo Takamori at Ueno Park.

Ueno Park (上野公園, Ueno Kōen) is a large public park in the Ueno area of Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It sits on the land where an old temple called Kan'eiji used to be. This temple was very important to the Tokugawa rulers of Japan. They built the temple to protect their castle, Edo Castle, from the northeast. Sadly, the temple was destroyed during a war called the Boshin War.

Ueno Park was given to the city of Tokyo by Emperor Taishō in 1924. This was a special gift from the Emperor. That's why its official name is Ueno Onshi Kōen (上野恩賜公園), which means "Ueno Imperial Gift Park."

You can find a famous statue of Saigō Takamori walking his dog in the park. Saigo Takamori was an important historical figure in Japan.

What to See and Do in Ueno Park

Ueno Park is a popular place for both locals and tourists. It's home to many interesting places, including museums, a zoo, and beautiful gardens.

Explore Amazing Museums

Ueno Park is famous for its many museums. You can learn about art, science, and history here.

Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo National Museum is the oldest and largest museum in Japan. It has a huge collection of art and artifacts from Japan and other parts of Asia. You can see ancient pottery, samurai swords, beautiful kimonos, and much more. It's a great place to learn about Japan's past.

National Museum of Western Art

The National Museum of Western Art has a collection of art from Europe and North America. You can see paintings and sculptures by famous artists.

National Museum of Nature and Science

If you love science and nature, the National Museum of Nature and Science is for you. It has exhibits on everything from dinosaurs and space to the plants and animals of Japan.

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum often has special art exhibitions. You can see works by both Japanese and international artists.

Enjoy Music and Performances

Ueno Park also has places where you can enjoy music and shows.

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan

The Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is a concert hall where you can listen to orchestras and see opera performances.

Sōgakudō Concert Hall

The Sōgakudō Concert Hall is a historic building that hosts classical music concerts.

Visit the Ueno Zoo

The Ueno Zoo is Japan's oldest zoo. It's a fun place to see many different animals from around the world, including giant pandas!

Discover Historical Temples and Shrines

Even though the main temple was destroyed, there are still some beautiful and historic religious sites in the park.

Kan'ei-ji Pagoda

You can see a beautiful pagoda that was part of the original Kan'ei-ji temple. It's a tall, multi-storied tower.

Ueno Tōshō-gū

Ueno Tōshō-gū is a shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. It's known for its beautiful gold decorations.

Benten-dō

The Bentendō is a temple located on an island in Shinobazu Pond. It's dedicated to Benzaiten, the goddess of music, arts, and wisdom.

Relax by Shinobazu Pond

Shinobazu Pond is a large pond in the park where you can rent paddle boats. In summer, the pond is covered with beautiful lotus flowers. It's a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy nature.

Special Events and Traditions

Ueno Park is a popular spot for Hanami, which is the Japanese tradition of enjoying the beauty of cherry blossoms in spring. Many people come to the park to have picnics under the blooming trees.

Images for kids

  • Ueno Seiyoken in the Meiji era

    Seiyōken was founded in 1872, one of the first western-style restaurants in Japan; the first coffee house followed nearby in 1888

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    National Museum of Nature and Science

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    Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

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    Tokyo Bunka Kaikan

  • The oldest Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music Concert Hall

    Sōgakudō Concert Hall

  • International Library of Children's Literature

    International Library of Children's Literature

  • Tokyo University of the Arts3

    The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts

  • Ueno Royal Museum

    Ueno Royal Museum

  • Five-storied Pagoda - Kan'ei-ji

    Pagoda of Kan'ei-ji

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    Kan'ei-ji Hondō

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    Kiyomizu Kannondō

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    Ueno Tōshō-gū

  • Kaneiji Genyuin Mausoleum Gate

    Tokugawa mausoleum

  • Front Gate of Inshu Ikeda's Residence, Tokyo

    Kuromon

  • Ueno park bentendo lute

    Bentendō

  • Hanazono-Inari-jinja (Ueno)

    Gojōten Jinja (Hanazono Inari Jinja)

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    Equestrian statue of Prince Komatsu Akihito

  • Statue of hideyo noguchi in ueno

    Statue of Hideyo Noguchi

  • Ueno Daibutsu

    Remains of the Ueno Daibutsu

  • Ueno Shogitai tomb

    Monument to the Shōgitai

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    Monument to Ulysses Grant

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    Shinobazu Pond

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    Japan Academy

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    Japan Art Academy

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    Kuroda Memorial Hall, National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo

See also

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