The Ueno area where you can enjoy culture and art.
Cherry blossoms in spring, lotus flowers blooming in the pond in summer, and lush greenery in Ueno Park.
There are many attractions such as art galleries, museums, temples, and Ueno Zoo.
Here are some recommended walking spots.
UENO AREA
2024.06.23
Kayaba Coffee
It is a coffee shop characterized by a mountain girder building built in the 5th year of Taisho (estimated). Founded in 1938, it was run by a family but closed in 2006. Kayaba Coffee, which was a symbol of Yanaka, was reopened in 2008 by local volunteers and the NPO Taito City Cultural and History Association. The two-story wooden interior retains its old-fashioned atmosphere. The famous egg sandwich is a combination of sticky bread, thickly grilled eggs, and mayonnaise, and although it is a sandwich, it is a dish that has a Japanese-style deliciousness. About 20 minutes walk from the hotel. It is also recommended for strolling around the cityscape of Nezu and Ikenohata Amusement Park, and for breakfast in a retro space.
- address
- 6-1-29 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 23 minutes walk from the hotel
2024.06.10
Ueno Toshogu
Ueno Toshogu Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, founded in 1627. The existing shrine, also known as the Golden Hall, was rebuilt by Tokugawa Iemitsu in 1651, and miraculously survived the Ueno War, the Great Kanto Earthquake, and World War II, and has been designated as an important cultural property of Japan. It is believed that it has strong luck and benefits for career.
- address
- 9-88 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 15 minutes walk from the hotel
2024.06.07
Panda Amulet (Ueno Toshogu)
At the entrance of "Ueno Toshogu" in Ueno Park, there is a large chess-like stone lantern. It's a space where you can feel a lot of history. There are amulets in Toshogu Shrine that pray for happiness, health, academic achievement, passing exams, etc. The panda charm is a prayer for safety. The raccoon charm is a prayer for passing. When you return home from a vacation in Japan, it is also recommended to give it to your precious family, friends, and colleagues.
- address
- 9-88 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 15 minutes walk from the hotel
2024.05.14
National Museum of Nature and Science
It is one of the oldest museums in Japan. In addition to the exhibits in the museum, the construction of the building itself is also a highlight. It is also designated as an important cultural property of Japan as a valuable building. You can enjoy workshops that parents and children can enjoy, and events with various contents such as discovery talks.
- address
- 7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 15 minutes walk from the hotel
2024.05.14
EVERYONEs CAFE
The concept is a café for everyone. In addition to "Edomae ingredients" and "Tokyo vegetables and Edo vegetables" produced in Tokyo, this café offers a menu that incorporates seasonal ingredients. There is a wide variety of menus, such as garden plates with plenty of vegetables, vegan dishes, and snacks and sweets that go well with various alcohol. You can spend as much time as you like while looking at the Ueno Forest.
- address
- 8-4 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 15 minutes walk from the hotel
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