Ueno Zoo

Ueno Zoo, located within Ueno Onshi Park, opened in 1882 as the oldest zoo in Japan and is home to approximately 400 species and 3,000 animals. The zoo is divided into the East and West Gardens, where visitors can encounter a diverse range of animals including giant pandas, gorillas, elephants, and aye-ayes. The exhibits are set in a natural environment, and the historical buildings add to its appeal, making it one of the most visited attractions in Japan. In the past, a monorail connected different parts of the zoo, and it continues to be loved by people of all ages.

Basic Information

Spot Name
Ueno Zoo
Location
〒110-8711 9-83 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 
Access
East Garden Main Gate
5-minute walk from JR Ueno Station (Park Exit)
10-minute walk from Keisei Ueno Station (Main Entrance)
12-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line & Hibiya Line Ueno Station (Exit 7)
15-minute walk from Toei Oedo Line Ueno Okachimachi Station (Exit A5)

West Garden Ikebukuro Gate
5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Nezu Station (Exit 2)
Parking
No parking available.
Business Hours
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (closed at 5:00 PM)
Regular Holiday
Closed on Mondays (If Monday is a national holiday or a substituted holiday, the following day is a closed day). Year-end and New Year (December 29 to January 1 of the following year).
Fees
General: 600 yen
65 years and older: 300 yen
Junior high school students: 200 yen
Contact Information
Phone Number:03-3828-5171
Official Website

Map

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