Ueno Zoo (Ueno Dōbutsu-en), A historic zoo beloved for its pandas and diverse species
9-83 Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo Metropolis
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Introduction
Ueno Zoo, established in 1882, is one of the oldest zoos in Japan. The zoo houses nearly 500 species of animals, including rare animals like pandas, elephants, and lions, which are highly beloved by the Japanese people. The zoo is divided into East and West areas, connected by a maglev train, making it the first maglev route in Japan. In 1972, China gifted two pandas to Ueno Zoo, and ever since then, pandas have been among the most popular animals in the zoo. The panda statues within the zoo have even become a scenic spot within Ueno Station, highlighting the significance of pandas in the area. In addition, Ueno Zoo also features a reptile house, a nocturnal animal house, an aquarium, and various themed exhibits, including llamas, polar bears, and ostriches. The Children's Zoo, specially designed for children, allows them to observe and feed cute animals like lambs and fawns from up close. Address 9-83 Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo Metropolis
Opening hours 9:30-17:00, Closed from December 29th to January 1st, Closed on Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, it will be changed to Tuesday) every week.
Transportation JR Yamanote Line/JR Keihin-Tohoku Line/JR Joban Line/JR Takasaki Line/JR Utsunomiya Line/Ginza Line/Hibiya Line-Ueno station, 7 minutes' walk.
Ueno Zoo's tickets are super cute
