a day in out life.. exploring Japan.. such a wonderful place to visit.
Ueno Park – A park of culture, temples, an expansive zoo and springtime cherry blossom
Ueno Park is one of Japan’s five oldest public parks. It’s best known for Ueno Zoo, many museums, and spectacular cherry blossoms in the spring. The park opened to the public in 1873, its official name is Ueno Onshi-Koen, meaning “the Ueno Imperial Gift Park.”
Ueno Park is a hub area for a number of train, subway, and shinkansen lines.
The JR Yamanote loop line stops in Ueno, four stops away from Tokyo Station. The station can be reached from Narita Airport via the Keisei Skyliner, as well as via bullet trains from northern and the west coast of Japan.
Ueno Station is sprawling, but Ueno Park has an easy-to-find dedicated exit. You can see the park across the street from the conveniently named JR Ueno Station Park Exit.