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While strolling through Ueno Onshi Park, why not stop by this Starbucks for a while? The store is located right inside the park, surrounded by greenery, making it feel very different from a typical streetside Starbucks.

It’s a perfect place to rest when you’re tired from walking around. Order a cup of coffee and a light snack, and enjoy some leisurely time. When the weather is nice, sitting outside feels even more like a vacation.

This isn’t just a place to drink coffee—it’s also a great rest stop to include while exploring Ueno Park. Take your time walking and looking around. Travel is all about little moments of happiness like this.

While visiting the area around Ueno Park, I made a special trip to Kan'ei-ji Temple. I had always thought of it as a temple steeped in history, but once I arrived, I realized that the atmosphere here was very different from the lively streets around Ueno Park.

The area around the temple is very quiet and peaceful, without the bustle of a tourist attraction and with a greater sense of calm and solemnity. As I approached the Konpon Chudo, I could feel the rustic, historic character of the building, and the overall surroundings naturally made me slow down.

Inside the hall, what caught my eye most was the dragon deity mural on the ceiling. It was truly magnificent and impressive to look up at. Unfortunately, photography is prohibited inside the temple, so I could only take it in with my own eyes and preserve the scene in my memory.

Kan'ei-ji was an important temple of the Tokugawa shogunate and the family temple of generations of Tokugawa shoguns. It also witnessed the history of the final years of the shogunate. The Battle of Ueno during the Boshin War took place in this area, and Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun, once lived in seclusion within the grounds of a temple associated with Kan'ei-ji.

After visiting, I felt that this was more than simply touring a temple. It was more like stepping into a chapter of Japan’s Edo-period history. It isn’t a lively tourist attraction, but if you’re interested in Japanese history and culture, it’s definitely worth adding to your visit to Ueno.

When visiting Ueno, besides Ameyoko, I also highly recommend checking out PARCO_ya! It brings together quite a few sophisticated fashion brands, lifestyle goods, restaurants, and long-established local brands, offering a more mature and refined shopping experience.

Compared with the bustling traditional shopping streets, it’s more comfortable to browse here, and there’s a wide variety of stores. Whether you want to shop for clothes, pick out household items, or simply walk around and look, there’s plenty to enjoy. When traveling to Ueno, don’t just focus on Ameyoko. PARCO_ya is also well worth adding to your itinerary—it’s a great place to browse and shop!

This time when I visited Ueno Station, I discovered that there’s actually a lot to browse inside the station! ecute Ueno is directly connected to JR Ueno Station, so you can shop comfortably without worrying about getting wet on rainy days. It has more than 60 shops, offering everything from Japanese specialties, sweets, and souvenirs to household goods, so there’s plenty to choose from.

Whether you want to buy some Japanese snacks, find something good to eat, or pick out souvenirs, you can get it all done here. If you happen to be transferring at Ueno, I really recommend setting aside some time to browse. It’s convenient and easy to shop, and before you know it, you’ll have spent quite a while here!

This time in Okachimachi, I found a beef cutlet restaurant that left a really good impression on me! Beef Cutlet Aona’s main branch in Okachimachi is a little different from a typical pork cutlet restaurant. Here, you can cook the beef cutlet yourself. The restaurant provides a small griddle, so you can control how well done you want it. Cooking it as you eat is pretty fun!

This time, I chose the MIX beef cutlet with three kinds of meat, so I could try the different textures and flavors of various cuts of beef all at once. I thought it was a great value, and the price was also fairly affordable.

The beef itself is very flavorful and is actually delicious on its own! There are also three kinds of sauces, mustard, and salt to pair with it. Switching between different ways of eating it made every bite feel different.

The outside was fried until fragrant and crispy, and I cooked the beef inside a little more to my preferred doneness. It was really delicious eaten hot!

After walking around Ueno and getting tired, I wanted to find somewhere to eat. I saw this soba restaurant and decided to give it a try! There were quite a few customers even though it was mealtime, but fortunately, I didn’t have to wait too long before getting a seat.

Kinojiya is in a very convenient location near Ueno Station and close to Ueno Park. It uses a self-service ordering system, so you need to order at the entrance first. The setup is fairly simple, but there are seats inside where you can take your time and enjoy your meal.

This time, I ordered cold soba with tempura. The soba tasted refreshing, and the broth had a rich Japanese dashi aroma. The flavor was very good.

The tempura on the side was another highlight. It was fried until golden and crispy, and the portion was generous. The outside was crisp without tasting too greasy, and it paired perfectly with the cold soba!

Overall, this is a conveniently located soba restaurant with food of a solid quality. If you’re shopping in Ueno or taking a walk through Ueno Park and want a simple Japanese meal, this place is worth considering.

This time, while shopping along Ueno’s Ameyoko Shopping Street, I was drawn to this dried fruit and nut specialty store! The storefront was filled with all kinds of dried fruits and nuts, with so many varieties that there was almost too much to take in. I couldn’t help but stop and browse for a while.

This is Kojimaya, which has been in business for over 60 years and is known for its extensive selection. From all kinds of nuts, dried apricots, and raisins to mixed dried fruits, there are so many choices. Anyone who likes these kinds of snacks will probably have a hard time leaving empty-handed!

They’re great both as snacks for yourself and as souvenirs to bring back to Taiwan. I originally only stopped to take a look, but the wide array of products kept me browsing for quite a while. When visiting Ameyoko, don’t just focus on cosmetics and drugstore products—this store is also well worth stopping by!

This time, while walking around the Ueno area, I stopped by Shitaya Jinja. It’s only about a 3-minute walk from the station, which is really convenient. You can easily visit along the way without having to set aside extra time.

Shitaya Jinja dates back to the Nara period and is one of Tokyo’s oldest shrines. It is also the origin of the area’s name. I had expected a shrine in the city to be fairly lively, but the grounds were surprisingly quiet and peaceful, with less noise and a greater sense of calm.

Although it isn’t a very large shrine, it’s still quite nice to walk around and experience the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese shrine. If you’re planning to visit the Ueno area, you can stop by for a walk and say a prayer!

While strolling through Ueno Park this time, I walked along the tree-lined paths and unexpectedly came across The Ueno Royal Museum. The museum’s exterior is quite distinctive, and it was surrounded by autumn maple leaves. The mix of red and yellow made me want to stop and take photos.

This museum was established in 1972 and regularly holds a variety of original special exhibitions and open-call exhibitions featuring artwork in different styles. It is also a place visited by many art lovers.

I didn’t specifically plan to go inside this time, so I mainly admired the architecture and surrounding scenery from outside. I didn’t expect that even a quick stop while visiting the park would result in photos with such an autumn feel.

On this trip to Ueno, Tokyo, I specifically set aside some time to walk around Ueno Park. As soon as I entered the park, I felt that the environment was really pleasant, with large green trees, wide paths, and plenty of people strolling and relaxing. It’s truly a peaceful escape in the middle of the bustling city.

Ueno Park is a very famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Tokyo. Unfortunately, this visit wasn’t during cherry blossom season, so I didn’t get to see the trees in full bloom. I can only hope to come back and enjoy them next time.

Near the pond, I also saw people taking sightseeing boats out on the water. It looked quite relaxing! However, a separate ticket is required, so I didn’t plan to take a boat this time and simply walked around the area.

I didn’t really have any particular itinerary planned. Just strolling through the park and enjoying the surrounding scenery felt very relaxing.

Ueno Zoo, various cultural attractions, and lively shopping streets are also nearby, so you can visit them together. It’s also nice to come here for a walk after a meal. It’s a place worth stopping by!