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Ueno Park

A prominent public green space in Tokyo, featuring a zoo, museums, and cherry blossoms, known for cultural attractions and historical significance.

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Cherry Blossom Festival Japan Dates: March 19th to April 5th, 2021 ; Ueno Park. JR Tokyo Ueno Station. One of the busiest festivals in Tokyo, Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival, is a favourite amongst visitors and locals alike. It’s been a prominent party spot for decades. Not just for the daytime, the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival is also one of the best places to enjoy the flowers at night: the illuminated trees, known as yozakura, compliment the evening performances spectacularly. There are over 1,200 spell-binding cherry blossom trees at the park and picnic spots are set up in the grass for folks to enjoy. While soaking up the spring, don’t forget to check out some of the park’s coolest sights — shrines and the famous Last Samurai statue make amazing additions to the festivities. While at the festival, you’ll be able to enjoy local crafts and food, take trips on the boating lake, and enjoy music and colorful dance performances. Strawberries are the local spring food, and you’ll find these in abundance here too.

booksandbao 6 years ago

Once a part of Tokyo Bay, this natural pond has seen many changes throughout its lifetime, but remains largely in its original form since the 15th century when it was marshland. This pond is a relaxing stopover and refuge from the heat of the summer during the lotus flowering period of July and August. It’s also a beautiful walking and picnic location any time of the year and well populated on weekends and afternoons.

laurenallain 3 years ago

Ueno Park Guides

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    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    The Olympics have sparked the planning for our next big Tokyo adventure, and while we can’t go right now- we are living vicariously through making lists. Nothing like the eclectic mix of old and new, with ancient shrines and electric cities overflowing in second-hand electronics and *kawaii*. Tokyo city is fascinating, colorful, and full of endless discovery, as you will quickly notice while we take you through these bucket-list-worthy spots throughout the city.

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    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities you can visit in the world. Along with the pure electricity of bustling streets and neon lights, Tokyo has plenty of open parks, and chances to get a taste of traditional Japanese culture. You can sip sake underneath pink blooming cherry blossoms in Ueno Park, and get lost in the kawaii pop culture of Harajuku, Tokyo has endless amounts of fun activities for the entire family to fill up your itinerary.