Ueno (上野) is a smaller district in northern Tokyo (東京). It offers broad cultural variety and also lots of nature. Ueno station (上野駅) is one of Tokyo’s major train station and is served by the JR Yamanote Line.
Right after leaving the station you will find the entrance to one of Tokyo’s biggest and prettiest parks, Ueno Park (公園).
Stroll along to find Ameyoko, where you can shop to your heart’s content.
When it is not a peak season, Ueno is a little quieter compared to the likes of Shinjuku (新宿) or Shibuya (渋谷), as it is a little farther from the city center (still a lot of people though).
Similar to Asakusa (浅草), this district has a bit more of the old-town flair that was once present in the past. Such areas are pretty hard to find in a city such as Tokyo, where modern gimmicks dominate the scene.
Let’s hop onto the list of 5 awesome things to do in Ueno, enjoy:
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