Temple and Other Things in Ueno Park
Monday, July 5th, 2010
One of the famous temples in Ueno Park, this area is Yushima Tenjin Shrine. It is located close to Okachimachi station. The temple was founded in 1355 specifically for the Shinto.
Being a very popular place for students to pray for success in school exams or successful they get a scholarship. That’s why this temple is also called the Temple Scholarship.
Around Ueno Park, there are also traditional market that sells all kinds of vegetables and other staples. Names of traditional markets is AMEYA YOKOCHO, was directly in front of Ueno Station, across from the Ueno Park.
Another interesting place is a zoo which is the oldest zoo in Japan and most famous, was opened on March 20, 1882. To reach here just by walking for approximately five minutes from the exit Ueno station, with convenient access by public transportation network in Tokyo.
There is also the Ueno Zoo Monorail, the first monorail in Japan that connects the east with the west of Ueno Park. To enter the zoo’s we need to but ticket for 600 yen for one adult. And if you want to climb inside the Ueno Zoo Monorail, just buy a ticket for 150 yen.
