Opened in 1882, Ueno Zoo is the oldest zoo in Japan. Divided into an east area and a west area, the zoo is home to approximately 450 species including the popular giant pandas, elephants, giraffes and penguins. The west area includes a children's zoo with goats and sheep. The east and west areas are connected by a monorail (150 yen/ride), and there is also a five-story pagoda (an important cultural asset), which is part of the former Kaneiji Temple.
Directions
From Tokyo Metro Ueno Station (G16, H17) Exit 7: 6 mins on foot
Location Details
| Category | Museum/Zoo |
|---|---|
| Address | 9-83 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| Access | From JR Ueno Station Park Exit: 5 mins on foot |
| Admission | 600 yen |
| Open | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (admission until 4:00 p.m.) |
| Closed | Mondays (Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday) |
*Information is current as of October 2014.
