Ueno Park and Zoo Tokyo’s favourite leisure precinct

Bathed in neon lights and sparkling by day or night, Tokyo is a cosmopolitan city that has lured global travellers. Business tycoons live and work in this city that owns and produces the latest technology that the world enjoys. Brimming with towers that dominate the skyline of Tokyo, touring this city is an amazing experience. Yet beyond the architectural marvels lie cultural and religious relics that go back to its glorious past. Here, tradition and modernity go side by side and belong to the value system of Tokyo.

For those interested in exploring the city, will find the following areas to be a mix of culture, nature, excitement and leisure – Ginza, Marunouchi, Asakusa, Akihabara, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi, Shiba, Takeshiba, Tokyo Waterfront City, Tama, Izu Islands, Ogasawara Islands and Ueno Park.

Bringing together all the elements of nature and architecture, modern facets and tradition, Ueno Park is a popular hideaway for both residents and tourists in Tokyo. Those who arrive and depart at the Ueno railways station will find an array of restaurants and shops to roam through. Whilst inside the park, one may find a zoo, art museums, temples and ample space to have a picnic under cherry blossom trees.

At the Ueno Zoo, visitors will find more than 500 species of animals who roam around freely in environs made to replicate their natural habitats. Pandas, polar bears, lions, gorillas, rhinoceroses, giraffes, elephants are among the many inhabitants.

The Tokyo National Museum also remains a highlight for those who would like to dig deeper in to the history and culture of the nation. The National Science Museum also holds several interesting displays that incorporate touch screens and cinematic experiences. A shopping area called Ameya Yoko Cho that sells numerous items from clothing to herbs at bargain prices can also be found within the limits of Ueno Park. For the culturally minded traveller, Yushima Tenjin is a beautiful shrine dedicated to the Chinese god of education. And the 300 plum trees planted here blossom and bloom during spring, weaving a magical spell over the visitor.

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