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Schedule

8:30;Pick up from your hotel.　➡8:35;Departure from your hotel. 　
➡9:10;Arrival at Ueno Zoo and the Tokyo National Museum of ancient art works in UENO Park..　Observation of the animals.
➡11:30;Lunchtime. Observation of the exhibits. 　➡15:50;Departure from the site. 　➡16:30;Arrival at your hotel.

Ueno Park
	The list of things to do in Ueno Park is long, and includes Ueno Zoo and a host of incredible museums. Ueno Park is at the heart of the Ueno area, which is part of Tokyo’s downtown. Ueno Park’s history begins in 1873, at the beginning of the Meiji Era. Its long history both as a seat of a culture and as a “people’s park” has created a very special mix of elegance and fun. You will be greeted with a facade of gold as you walk towards the Ueno Toshogu Shrine in Ueno Park. This gorgeous building is designated a Cultural Property of Japan for its resilience in surviving devastating wars and earthquakes since it was built in 1627.

Thanks to a major renovation in 1651, the shrine has distinctive features from the Edo period (1603-1867).

Pay attention to the gold leaf trimmings and intricate carvings. Most visitors come to the shrine to pray for good fortune, such as passing examinations, vocational success, longevity, and recovery from illness.

Of course, you can also come to simply admire the characteristics of traditional Japanese architecture.

Conveniently located in Ueno Park, Ueno Toshogu Peony Garden is the perfect place to take a break from visiting the nearby museums, zoo, and shrines.

The peonies reach full bloom from January to February, from April to May, and from September to November.

Shinobazu Pond is a large natural pond filled with lush greenery and rich cultural importance.

The pond has three sections, a duck pond—populated by ducks and other local waterbirds—a lotus pond, and a boat pond.

Sitting between the lotus and boat ponds is where you can rent out small paddle boats to admire the park from a different perspective.

The lotus flowers hit full bloom in July and August.

The avenue of cherry blossom (sakura) trees along the main path of Ueno Park is famous across Japan.

It's long been a popular spot for blossom viewing.

Hundreds of thousands of visitors visit every day during cherry blossom season, usually late March to early April, for hanami (literally, “flower viewing” parties). Come and enjoy the extraordinary beauty of 800 Somei-yoshino cherry trees in full bloom, and discover events such as the Aozora Antique Market. During the park’s official sakura matsuri (cherry blossom festival), a thousand lanterns provide both a sense of security and a wonderful atmosphere for blossom viewing at night.

Within the halls of Shitamachi Museum in the Ueno Park, the old downtown areas of Tokyo during the Taisho era (1912-1926) are faithfully reproduced. Take a look at shops located just off the "main street" and nagaya-style houses surrounded by narrow alleys. Get a glimpse of the daily lives of people in the early 20th century.

Ueno Zoological Gardens
A remarkable collection that runs from giant pandas to endangered turtles
As well as being Japan's oldest zoo, the Ueno Zoological Gardens (or simply Ueno Zoo) has achieved legendary status in Japan for its giant pandas and success at breeding them. Besides the giant pandas, you'll have the opportunity to see an extensive collection of animal species, from Sumatran tigers, to western gorillas, South American tapirs, and polar bears.
Tips Ueno Zoo's giant pandas are a must-see The zoo contains a historic five-story pagoda and teahouse called the Kankan-Tei. The teahouse, though not open to the public, is carefully preserved for its historical value

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Home to 3000 animals from 300 different species, Ueno Zoo is Japan's oldest zoo, founded in 1882. The zoo, attached to the north of Ueno Park, is split into two sections, a west and east park with varying collections of animals. The two areas are connected by a bridge.

The giant pandas can be found in the east park, along with Asiatic elephants, bears, gorillas, and tigers.

The west park focuses on animals from the African continent: rhinos, hippos, giraffes and zebras, and is home to the Small Mammal House and Reptile and Amphibian House.

Tokyo National Museum of ancient art works

With over 110,000 items in its collection, of which 89 (as of March 2019) are priceless National Treasures, the Tokyo National Museum is Japan's oldest museum.

Any of the museum's buildings could be a museum of its own, so get to Ueno Park early and save a full day for looking at as many of the 3,000 items on display as you can.

The iconic main Honkan building provides an extensive overview of Japanese art and history, encompassing Buddhist art, samurai swords, kabuki costumes, intricate metalwork, and much more, all with great English information.

The Toyokan expands this view to the rest of Asia, exhibiting art objects and archaeological artifacts from China, India, and beyond. The Heiseikan contains the Special Exhibition Gallery, Japanese Archeology Gallery, and Thematic Exhibition Room.

Lastly, there's the Gallery of Horyuji Treasures, a collection of over 300 Buddhist treasures from Nara's Horyuji temple.

There are shops and cafes all around the museum, and during the spring and autumn, you can visit the museum's traditional Japanese-style garden and teahouses.

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