Enjoy Nature at Ueno Park and Ueno Zoo

Ueno Park (Ueno Ken), the largest green area in the city, is a beautiful oasis of green in the middle of bustling Tokyo and one of the city's most visited tourist destinations. The park has lovely grounds in addition to a variety of temples and museums that may be visited.

This 212-acre park, which is crisscrossed by pleasant gravel paths, has activities including a journey in a small boat on the reed-fringed Shinobazu pond, around a little island with its Bentendo Temple. Don't forget to visit the 256 bronze and stone lanterns at the Toshogu Shrine (Nikk Tsh-g), which dates back to the 17th century. Ueno Zoo (Onshi Ueno Dbutsuen) is a noteworthy attraction in this area. It is the oldest zoo in Japan and was founded in 1882. It's also worthwhile to visit the Aqua-Zoo, one of Asia's biggest aquariums, especially if you're with kids.