Ueno Zoo: Location & Nearest Station (4 km from Tokyo Station)
Ueno Zoo is a park in Ueno-kōen, Tokyo, about 4 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 恩賜上野動物園 |
| Location | Ueno-kōen, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nezu Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 4 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 269 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 299 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1882 |
| Coordinates | 35.71750, 139.77139 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.tokyo-zoo.net/zoo/ueno/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nezu Station, about 0.5 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (恩賜上野動物園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Gokoku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ueno Tōshō-gū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Bell of Time – Tower, less than 1 km away
- Jōshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.