GRIDS TOKYO UENO

Now and old times, citylife and nature, crowd & silence—— The place where you can experience the both sides of Tokyo,Ueno. GRIDS Tōkyō Ueno is located right near the Ueno station where it's easy for you to access to alot of famous places. This page introduces carefully selected spots filled with the essence of Ueno. Other than this theres alot of hidden gem places in Ueno where you could experience Tokyo Japan at its best, Make GRIDS as the starter to begin your journey and experience the great Tokyo.

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    01. Meet up with animals at the oldest zoo in Japan.
    1882年に開園した日本最古の動物園。350種2500点の動物が飼育されおり、象、ゴリラ、シロクマ、キリンなどの大型動物が人気ですが、何といっても一番人気は日中友好の象徴ジャイアントパンダ。日によってはパンダを見るのに1時間近く並ぶこともあるので、入園はなるべくお早めに。重要文化財の五重塔をはじめ、動物以外の見どころもたっぷり。
    SPOT : Ueno Zoo
    distance from GRIDS : 000m / 00min
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    02. Shopping in a shopping street full energetic crowd.
    Japan's largest shopping street with over 400 stores crowded on a street with a total length of about 500m. Everything from sweets and fresh fish, bags and clothes to cosmetics and military goods is available.Hear the energetic lively voices of the crowds. The Ameyoko Center Building underground food district, lined with Asian ingredients,spices, definitely worth a visit.This place is especially crowded on weekends and public holidays, so be careful if you have a suitcase or stroller.
    SPOT : Ameyoko Street
    distance from GRIDS : 000m / 00min
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    03. Relive history at the luxurious shrine
    将軍・徳川家康が祀られた400年近い歴史をもつ神社。金色に輝く社殿や唐門(どちらも国の重要文化財に指定)は緻密な装飾も魅力的なので、ぜひお近くで。樹齢600年以上の御神木に加え、毎年春と冬に開催されるぼたん祭では、色とりどりのぼたんが並び境内を彩ります。授与所では仕事、学業、健康、安産などさまざまな祈願内容・模様のお守りの販売も。
    SPOT : Ueno Toshogu Shrine
    distance from GRIDS : 000m / 00min
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    04. Learn Japanese and Asian culture from over 110,000 collection
    洋式建築に瓦屋根をかけた帝冠式の本館が印象的な博物館。11万点以上もの所蔵品には日本だけでなく、中国、朝鮮半島や東南アジア、インドの文化財も。ミュージアムシアターでは没入感のあるVR作品を鑑賞できるほか、子ども向けの展示やイベントも催されているので家族で一緒に楽しめます。春秋に解放される本館北側の庭園では、季節の移り変わりを感じられます。
    SPOT : Tokyo National Museum
    distance from GRIDS : 000m / 00min
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    05. Feel the city's nature at the famous lotus pond.
    上野恩賜公園の一角を占め、蓮の名所として知られる天然池。夏場に水面を埋め尽くす蓮だけでなく、沿道には桜や紫陽花、イチョウなどが植えられているので、四季の移り変わりを存分に味わうことができます。3つに区切られた不忍池の中央でボートを借りて、池の内側から周りの景色を眺めるのもおすすめ。近くの広場では不定期で骨董市も開催されています。
    SPOT : Shinobazu Pond
    distance from GRIDS : 000m / 00min
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    06. Feel the history and culture while taking a walk at the green park
    上野東照宮や東京国立博物館など、ここでご紹介するスポットの数々が位置する広々とした公園。散歩しながら各スポットを訪れるもよし、日当たりの良いパークサイドカフェや噴水近くで休憩するもよし、偉人の像を眺めながら歴史を学ぶなんて楽しみ方も。東京を代表する桜の名所としても知られ、3月下旬〜4月上旬は大勢の訪問者で園内が賑わいます。
    SPOT : Ueno Park
    distance from GRIDS : 000m / 00min
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    07. Start the night at a public bar with a long history in Ueno
    An old-fashioned izakaya where people gather all the time. Classic Motsuyaki from 90 yen per bottle. In addition to the tuna-yaki, you can't remove the stew from the founding of the horse.In the crowded shop counter seats, conversations can naturally occur with the customers next door. Under guard. If you have a lot of head offices, check out the branch that is a 1-minute walk away.
    SPOT : IZAKATYA「Daitoryo」
    distance from GRIDS : 000m / 00min
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    08. Experience the appearance of Edo downtown which had already dissappeared
    This museum shows the downtown area of Tokyo which disappeared due to the Great Kanto Earthquake and war. This is the only place where the old scenery of Tokyo, which became one of the world's largest cities, remains. There is exhibition of small items at that time such as public phones and TV In addition to cityscapes and houses. There is also the booth where you can play with old toys, so everybody feels as if they experience time slip. For the souvenir, we reccomend the museum's original Japanese style towels.
    SPOT : shitamachi museum
    distance from GRIDS : 000m / 00min
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    09. Enjoy traditional performing arts while having bento.
    150年以上の歴史を誇り、毎日落語や漫才、曲芸、ものまねなど多様なパフォーマンスが上演されている寄席。会場内は飲食可で、座席には小テーブルも付いているので、アメ横や入り口近くの売店で買ったお弁当やおつまみを片手に、リラックスして芸人の妙技を楽しめます。完全自由席で途中入場もできるので、気になったらすぐに立ち寄れる気軽さも魅力。
    SPOT : Suzumo Theater (Rakugo)
    distance from GRIDS : 000m / 00min
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    10. Getting refreshed at a public bath experiencing Mt. Fuji
    One of the few public baths in Japan, designated as a registered tangible cultural property of the country. As it is open from 6am, it is perfect for refreshing before going out or after a walk in Ueno Onshi Park. The bathtub corners are filled with Iwayama atmosphere and it was made using Mt. Fuji's lava. it has prepared a set of body soap and shampoo, and towels are rented out, providing our guests an easy use. Tattoos allowed.
    SPOT : Tsubame-yu (Sento/Public Bath)
    distance from GRIDS : 000m / 00min