There’s no need to rush when you visit Ueno Park. Just wandering around is enough to feel a laid-back atmosphere that’s rare in Tokyo. Whether you want to enjoy the scenery, take photos, or find a bench and rest, Ueno Park is a great place to spend some time.
Ueno Park | Review by 楊恩惠
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Yanaka Matsunoya
Yanaka Matsunoya specializes in aramono-simple, durable household goods designed to enhance daily life. Founded originally as a bag manufacturer and wholesaler in Tokyo’s Bakurocho district in 1945, Matsunoya expanded its business to become a wholesaler of everyday household goods. In 2010, they opened a retail shop for the public atop Yanaka’s famous Yuyake Dandan stairs.
If you like household goods and little knickknacks, you’ll probably love Matsunoya. The shop has lots of practical items with character, and this woven tote bag was one of my finds this time.
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Ameyoko Shopping Street
The Ameyoko Shopping Street, affectionately known as "Ameyoko," stretches approximately 500m between JR Ueno Station and JR Okachimachi Station, with around 400 shops lining the street. It features a variety of businesses, including food and confectionery, clothing, general goods, and jewelry stores.
If you love shopping, you definitely have to come to this area. Ameyoko has that lively market atmosphere, and you can do some serious shopping at Takeya. A whole afternoon goes by in no time.
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Ueno Zoo
This is Japan’s first ever zoo, founded in 1882. Despite its urban setting in the heart of Tokyo, it still keeps a lush, natural environment as well as about 3,000 different animal friends of some 300 different species.
The pandas at Ueno Zoo have all been sent back to China, so it feels like the biggest draw is gone. This time, we just took some photos at the entrance and walked around a bit.
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