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Ameyoko Street Food Guide in Ueno

A focused foodie guide to Ameya Yokocho (Ameyoko) covering must-try street foods, where to find them along the market, practical tips for visiting, and nearby Ueno attractions.

Ueno travel guide - from Ameyoko to Ueno Park

Official GO TOKYO guide to Ueno with an overview of Ueno Park, major museums, Ameyoko market, transit access, seasonal highlights (cherry blossoms, lotus), and visitor tips.

10 Best Things To Do in Ueno

Practical list-style travel blog detailing top Ueno sights (museums, Ueno Zoo, Ameyoko, Shinobazu Pond), suggested activities, and short descriptions to help plan a half- or full-day visit.

Ueno travel guide — The Ueno travel guide with the best things to do in Ueno

Comprehensive neighborhood guide covering Ueno Park, museums, food recommendations, where to stay, transport, and seasonal advice (hanami and other highlights) for travelers.

UENO, Tokyo Neighborhood Guide - tokyokenchan

Personal neighborhood guide from a Tokyo local covering Ameyoko, Yanaka, getting around Ueno, food picks, and insider practical tips and walking-route suggestions.

Ueno Park (Ueno Onshi Kōen)

Uenokoen, Taitō-ku, Tokyo 110-0007

Established in 1873 on former temple lands (Kan'ei-ji), Ueno Park became one of Japan's first public parks and hosts museums, shrines and thousands of cherry trees beloved during hanami season.

Tokyo National Museum

13-9 Uenokoen, Taitō-ku, Tokyo 110-8712

Japan's oldest and largest museum, housing extensive collections of Japanese art and archaeological artifacts that trace the nation's cultural history.

Ueno Zoo

9-83 Uenokoen, Taitō-ku, Tokyo 110-8711

Opened in 1882 as Japan's first zoo; historically important and located within Ueno Park, the zoo has long been a popular attraction for families and international visitors.

Ueno Toshogu Shrine

4-42 Uenokoen, Taitō-ku, Tokyo 110-8712

A lavish Tokugawa-period shrine originally built in the early 17th century; its gate, shrine buildings and decorative panels are notable examples of Edo craftsmanship and religious architecture.

Ameya-Yokochō (Ameyoko) Shopping Street

Between Ueno and Okachimachi Stations, Ueno, Taitō-ku, Tokyo

Post-war open-air market that evolved into a bustling shopping street famous for bargains, food stalls and a lively, informal atmosphere reflecting Tokyo's working-class market traditions.

Stroll Ueno Park and visit its museums

Walk the tree-lined paths of Ueno Park and choose from major museums (Tokyo National Museum, National Museum of Nature and Science, National Museum of Western Art) for world-class exhibits.

Ueno Park concentrates Tokyo's top cultural institutions in a compact area — efficient for museum-goers and perfect on rainy days.

Explore Ameyoko Market (Ameya-Yokochō)

Wander the lively Ameyoko shopping street for street food, fresh seafood stalls, cosmetics and bargain fashion.

Ameyoko captures the bustling market energy of old Tokyo and is great for affordable souvenirs and food sampling.

Visit Ueno Zoo and Shinobazu Pond

See the historic Ueno Zoo (home to pandas in recent history) and enjoy boat rentals or pond-side walks at Shinobazu Pond.

Combines family-friendly animal viewing with scenic park boating and birdwatching — a relaxed contrast to museum days.

Tour Ueno Toshogu Shrine and five-storied pagoda

Discover the ornate Tokugawa-era Toshogu Shrine and adjacent pagoda, remnants of the old Kan'ei-ji temple complex.

Offers direct historical ties to Edo-period Tokyo and beautiful architecture for photography and cultural appreciation.

Sample street food and café hopping

Create a food crawl through Ameyoko and the streets around Ueno Station: takoyaki, yakitori, sweet shops and specialty cafés.

Ueno is an ideal neighborhood for varied, affordable eating experiences within a short walking radius.