What to do and see in Uenokoen, Kanto: The Best Sights & Landmarks

November 28, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Discover the best top things to do in Uenokoen, Japan including Tokyo National Museum, Toshogu Shrine, Homboomotemon, Kiyomizu Kannon-do, UENO3153, Former Tokyo Music School Hall, Sogakudo, Benten Hall, Shinobazu no Ike Bentendo, Kyu Kaneiji Five-Storied Pagoda, Hanazono Inari Shrine.

1. Tokyo National Museum

13-9, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://www.tnm.jp/
Excellent
50%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,192 reviews

Tokyo National Museum

This famous museum houses the largest collection of Japanese artifacts and artworks in the world. With over 100,000 pieces and room to display only 4,000, exhibits are rotated constantly

Reviewed By E9706FNpaulo - County Monaghan, Ireland

Located at the top of Ueno Park this is a very large museum and is worth a visit to get a real appreciation of Japanese history and culture. My time was limited so only got to see a portion of worth I wanted to see but would definitely return if back in Tokyo.

2. Toshogu Shrine

Ueno, Uenokoen, Taito Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3822-3455 http://www.uenotoshogu.com/
Excellent
29%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 521 reviews

Toshogu Shrine

Listed as a National Treasure, this shrine was constructed in 651 and dedicated to shogun Tokugawa leyasu. A second Toshogu Shrine is located in Nikko and both were built by leyasu's grandson.

Reviewed By urbandrifter - Melbourne, Australia

Well worth a visit even though there wasn’t any flowers really out. It’s a quiet and peaceful place and found the whole area somewhere to just chill out and soak up Japan. A photographers dream. Wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly. Kids will enjoy this place as well. Really enjoyed the surrounding temple, the copper lanterns and all the beautiful offerings.

3. Homboomotemon

14-5, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
12%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 25 reviews

Homboomotemon

4. Kiyomizu Kannon-do

1-29, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3821-4749 http://kiyomizu.kaneiji.jp/about
Excellent
15%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 259 reviews

Kiyomizu Kannon-do

Reviewed By lesleyb98 - Sydney, Australia

Lovely smaller temple in Ueno Park. Free to visit and great views from this temple. Amazing tree that has bee formed into a circle and plenty of vending machines for water.

5. UENO3153

1-57, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3837-1903 http://ueno3153.co.jp/
Excellent
12%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 43 reviews

UENO3153

6. Former Tokyo Music School Hall, Sogakudo

8-43, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3824-1988 http://www.taitocity.net/zaidan/sougakudou/
Excellent
28%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 25 reviews

Former Tokyo Music School Hall, Sogakudo

Under construction until 2018

7. Benten Hall

1-30, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
15%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 39 reviews

Benten Hall

8. Shinobazu no Ike Bentendo

2-1, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3821-4638 http://kaneiji.jp/
Excellent
17%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 174 reviews

Shinobazu no Ike Bentendo

Reviewed By Nunngo

A small but very beautiful temple. You can't miss this temple, with the lotus flowers growing in the Ueno Park, Shinobazu Pond in the foreground, and the temple in the foreground makes for a stunning picture. Walk across to the temple amd explore its beauty.

9. Kyu Kaneiji Five-Storied Pagoda

9-83, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture http://kaneiji.jp/syodou
Excellent
25%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 177 reviews

Kyu Kaneiji Five-Storied Pagoda

Reviewed By puckstopper31 - Edmonton, Canada

Their durability from earthquakes and typhoons boggles the mind considering the era in which they were built. But this one really stands out with its stacked design and height.

10. Hanazono Inari Shrine

4-17, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0017 Tokyo Prefecture http://japan-web-magazine.com/hanazono-inari-jinja
Excellent
17%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 131 reviews

Hanazono Inari Shrine

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