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Kanneiji Temple is famous for being the former Tokugawa family temple and owner of the Tokugawa graves (even those in Yanaka Cemetary are still property of Kanneiji). The temple itself was moved here from Saitama after the original burned down and dates back to 1638.
The temple grounds features an "Insect Grave" build at the bidding of Masuyama Sessai, an artist who had to kill bugs in order to sketch them.
If you walk down the round of the temple's attached cemetary, you'll find the gate of Tokugawa Ietsuna's grave. This is all that's left of his mausoleum; the other structures were tore down and burnt down.
Visiting the temple is free.
Written Jan 11, 2012
Address: Taito-ku
Website: http://kaneiji.jp/
The Rinnoji Temple of Tokyo is located just outside Ueno Park. The hondo was rebuilt in 1993, but the original temple was built in the 17th century. It is associated with the more famous Rinnoji Temple in Nikko.
Most people probably visit here while exploring Ueno Park and the surrounding area. The only thing of interest here are the statues in the small building on the right side of the grounds (from the entrance). The statues are old and interesting.
Visiting is free, so if you're in the area it's a nice stop.
Written Jan 11, 2012
Address: 14-5 Taito-ku
Phone: 033-821-4050
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I went to the outdoor market in Ueno. There were lots of vendors selling food, clothing and household items. I did not really purchase anything because the prices were high for clothing and gifts. I found a weird sex-fetish shop on the street running parallel to the market. There were interesting costumes and then some. We went for lunch at an Indian restaurant on the 2nd Floor. It was alright.
Written Oct 25, 2009
Address: Taito-ku
Website: http://wikitravel.org/en/Tokyo/Ueno
One of the many points of interest in the Ueno Park area is Ueno Zoo.
Not a bad place to bring kids, although it can get quite crowded on the weekend. It's quite a compact zoo, without being overly spectacular.
Written Feb 7, 2009
Address: Taito-ku
This is also my favourite area in Tokyo especially in the spring. I have been there during cherry blossom in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. It's the best time of the year and everyone seems happy. I've been to Japan since then but not during this happy season. I recommend this park in the spring
Written Oct 16, 2007
Address: Taito-ku
Take a stroll around Ueno Park. You will be able to walk around for hours. It is big so you can make a day of it as well. Nearby Ueno Park there are many fish, clothes and tourist shops. It is worth a look even if you are just window shopping.
Written Sep 27, 2007
Address: Taito-ku
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We visited just to have a look, and found that they charge individually for every single exhibition, meaning we would have to pay 5000 yen each to see all the exhibitions at the time. Each exhibition varied from 500 yen upwards to 1400 yen. I wasn't impressed.
We decided to give it a miss after finding that out.
Written Sep 24, 2007
Address: Taito-ku
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Ueno Park has a lot more concrete than a park should, and is also home to quite a few of Tokyo's homeless.
The real reason to visit is the zoo, and the plethora of museums contained within the park.
Will post tips on the various museums and the zoo as I visit them.
Written Jul 28, 2007
Address: Taito-ku
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Ameya-yokocho or Ameyoko is easily accessible by the JR or subway. It is a good break from the Harajuku, Shinjuku or Omotesando Hills... This is also a great place to get your Japanese snacks. Before you leaave the place... you may have finished up the pack which you have just bought!
After leaving the place, you may want to venture a little further up to the Ueno Park. Nice place to go to for a stroll after lunch. :)
Written May 3, 2007
Address: Taito-ku
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Ueno Park is located adjecent to the Ueno JR, and it's a great place to hang out on a Sunday afternoon. The atmosphere is relaxed and there is none of the attitude that you may encounter from the young school kids in other areas of the city - although that can be fun as well... The park itself is surprisingly big, and it houses a number of musuems, including the Tokyo National Musuem. There's always something going on - people selling all kinds of food, people gathering for some sort of cause, exhibitions of one sort or another.... or just relax near the ponds, forests or green grass...
Updated Nov 19, 2006
Address: Taito-ku
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Write a ReviewUeno Park is located adjecent to the Ueno JR, and it's a great place to hang out on a Sunday afternoon. The atmosphere is relaxed and there is none of the...
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