Ueno Zoological Gardens 東京都恩賜上野動物園

9-83 Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo

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Meet all sorts of animals in the heart of Tokyo

The Ueno Zoological Gardens (or simply Ueno Zoo), situated within Ueno Park, was Japan's first zoo. Despite its central location, it maintains a rich natural environment and an extensive collection of animal species, from Sumatran tigers to western gorillas, South American tapirs, and polar bears.

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Meet a wide variety of animals, including gorillas, tigers, and elephants
The zoo contains a historic five-story pagoda and teahouse called the Kankan-Tei. The teahouse, though not open to the public, is carefully preserved for its historical value

Courtesy of TOKYO ZOOLOGICAL PARK SOCIETY

Home to 2500 animals from 300 different species, Ueno Zoo is Japan's first zoo, founded in 1882. The zoo, attached to the north of Ueno Park, is split into two sections, a west and east park with varying collections of animals. The two areas are connected by a bridge.

Courtesy of TOKYO ZOOLOGICAL PARK SOCIETY

Asiatic elephants can be found in the east park, along with bears, gorillas, and tigers.

Courtesy of TOKYO ZOOLOGICAL PARK SOCIETY

The west park focuses on animals from the African continent: rhinos, hippos and giraffes, and is home to the Small Mammal House and Reptile and Amphibian House.

How to Get There

Ueno StationJR LinePark Exit5 min on foot

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Opening Hours	9:30-17:00 TuesdaysWednesdaysThursdaysFridaysSaturdaysSundaysHolidays Changes depending on the season and/or time period Last entry 60 minutes before closing Closing days: MondaysNew Year's holidaysIf a scheduled closing falls on a public holiday, the facility will remain open on the holiday and close the next day.
Price	General admission: 600 yen
Facility Info	RestroomsDining facilitiesNon-smoking areas JapaneseEnglishMandarin ChineseKorean JapaneseEnglishChinese (simplified)Korean ElevatorMulti-purpose toiletDiaper changing facilitiesWheelchair loanStroller loanBreast feeding room

For updated information on opening hours, closings, prices, and more, please check the official website or ask the facility directly.