Culture Discovering Ibaraki: Flavors of the Sea, Stories of... Joanna Ligon Take the JR Joban Line from Ueno Station to Otsuko Station.... The museum can be reached by taking the JR Joban Line from Tokyo’s Ueno
Topic Iga City – Home of the Ninja The Iga-Ueno area is considered the birthplace of the ninja. A trip to Iga, Mie prefecture, provides visitors the chance to learn..
Culture National Museum of Western Art The National Museum of Western Art is the premier public art gallery in Japan specializing in art from the Western tradition. The museum is in the museum..
Culture National Museum of Nature and Science 5 (1Review) The National Museum of Nature and Science is in the northeast corner of Ueno Park in Tokyo. Opened in 1871, it has had several names, including Ministry..
Culture Hachiko Statue The familiar bronze statue of Hachiko stands right outside the Hachiko exit of Shibuya Station, near the world‑famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing—ofte..
Culture Haruna Shrine This beautiful Shinto shrine in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, was founded in 586 during the first year of Emperor Yomei's reign. The Haruna Shrine is..
Shopping Ameyoko 4 (3Reviews) Ameya-Yokocho is an extremely busy street market that runs along the railway line between JR Ueno Station and Okachimachi Station. There are many small..
Culture Tokyo National Museum 5 (3Reviews) The Tokyo National Museum is the oldest national museum and largest art museum in Japan, is located directly on Ueno Park and goes back to an exhibition..