The place is clean and has a nice, refined feel. It’s not as crowded as a typical station shopping area, so it’s comfortable to browse, and you can also get a sense of everyday life for Tokyo office workers.
ecute Ueno | Review by 楊恩惠
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Kaneiji Temple
This temple was founded in 1625 and is the head temple of the Kanto region of the Tendai sect of Buddhism. It was built by the high priest Tenkai, who was deeply revered by three shoguns, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Hidetada, and Iemitsu, to pray for the safety of the Tokugawa shogunate and the well-being of the common people. It is a prayer hall and family temple of the Tokugawa shoguns, and six of the fifteen Tokugawa shoguns are still buried there today.
I was originally just stopping by, but I didn’t expect Kaneiji Temple to have such a long history. The trees are lush, and it felt especially nice to walk around. It has a peaceful feel, tucked away from the bustle.
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno
A brief 2-minute jaunt away from Ueno Station is where you’ll find Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno, an uber-easy base with direct access to major Tokyo transit lines plus major destinations like Asakusa and Akihabara.
I was really looking forward to staying here, but the price kept climbing for popular dates, so all I could do was quietly save it and wait to try again during the off-season next time.
Even though I didn’t get to stay at Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno this time, I could still feel its upscale atmosphere just by passing by. The location is also fantastic, so it’s easy to see why it’s such a popular place to stay in Tokyo. -
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Pensta ecute Ueno store
Suica is the transit IC card from JR East. At the Pensta café and goods shop located in the ecute Ueno shopping floor you can find the beloved Suica mascot penguin waiting along with plenty of themed goodies and merch’. The shop is located inside the JR Ueno station ticket gates, making easy to swing by before heading over to local favorites like the Ueno Zoo, Ueno Park and the Ameyoko shopping street.
The whole shop, from the decor to the merchandise, is full of Suica penguin elements. It's super convenient to stop by and sit for a bit before hopping on the train.
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