Ueno Zoo is located in Ueno Park, right next to JR Ueno Station.
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Ueno Zoo
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Ueno Zoo (上野動物園), which opened in 1882, is Japan's oldest zoo and a must-visit in Tokyo. Located in Ueno Park, it’s home to a wide variety of animals, with its most famous residents being the giant pandas. These iconic creatures arrived in 1972 to celebrate the normalization of Japan-China relations. The zoo offers an exciting glimpse into wildlife and is a favorite destination for families and animal lovers alike.
Ueno Zoo is not just about pandas – it houses diverse species from around the world, making it an essential stop for anyone exploring the Ueno area.
Hours and Fees
Ueno Zoo
- Opening hours
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9:30 to 17:00 (entry until 16:00)
- Closed
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Mondays (or following day if Mon is a holiday)
Dec 29 to Jan 1
- Entrance fee
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600 yen (free admission on March 20, May 4 and October 1)
Getting there
Resources
English
Ueno Zoo
Official website
Japanese
Ueno Zoo
Official website
Nearby
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National Museum of Western Art — 5-minute walkLe Corbusier design, Western art collection
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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum — 5-minute walkRotating exhibitions, diverse art collections
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National Museum of Nature and Science — 5-minute walkInteractive exhibits, virtual theater, natural history
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Ueno Toshogu Shrine — 5-minute walkDedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, peony garden
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Kiyomizu Kannon Temple — 5-minute walkGoddess of conception, historic design
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National Science Museum — 5-minute walkScience, natural history, and interactive exhibits
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Ueno Park — 5-minute walkCherry blossoms, museums, historical significance
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Ameyoko — 15-minute walkBustling market with rich history
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Currently closedShitamachi Museum — 15-minute walkShowcases old Tokyo life and crafts
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Tokyo National Museum — 15-minute walkJapan’s oldest and largest museum
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Kaneiji Temple — 15-minute walkEdo-period temple, historical remnants
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Tennoji Temple — 20-minute walkLarge bronze Buddha, serene atmosphere
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Yanaka Cemetery — 20-minute walkFinal resting place of Tokugawa Yoshinobu
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Yanaka — 20-minute walkOld town charm, Yanaka Cemetery
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Yushima Tenjin Shrine — 20-minute walkPlum festival and scholarship deity
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Yanesen Tourist Information Center — 25-minute walkCultural workshops and local insights
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Yanaka Ginza — 25-minute walkNostalgic shitamachi charm
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Kappabashi Street — 25-minute walkTokyo’s restaurant supply shopping street
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