Things to do in Ueno with kids 3 spots · 1 easy

Ueno has Japan's first zoo and a cluster of national museums inside one park. The park starts right outside the station, and everything is within a walk. It suits anyone with small children who wants a whole day in one place.

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Ueno Zoo
Zoo
Japan's first zoo puts woodland around its animals, and you right at the glass.
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National Museum of Nature and Science
Science museum
From the whale model outside to the dinosaurs downstairs, size does the explaining.
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Ueno Park
City park
The cherry trees here open in waves rather than all at once.
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