Ueno Park
Gold and carved detail in Ueno Park.
A lantern-lined approach leads to a richly decorated shrine associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu. Slow down at the gate and enclosure: the appeal is in the carved animals, colour and gold leaf.
- Outer approach
- Free
- Inner enclosure
- Adult ¥700
- Opening
- 09:00
- Closing
- 16:30 Oct–Feb; 17:30 Mar–Sep
- Suggested time
- 30–45 minutes
- Main hall interior
- Closed to visitors
Choose the right visit
The paid route brings you inside the surrounding wall to inspect the building from outside. It does not admit visitors into the main hall. The present shrine building dates to 1651.
Check seasonal extras separately
The peony garden has seasonal openings and separate ticket arrangements. Bring cash and consult the current admission notice if combining areas. This is a compact stop to pair with a museum or the children’s literature library.
Location & access
Ueno Toshogu
9-88 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Neighbourhood
Ueno Park
Walk through Ueno Park from JR Ueno’s Park Exit; Keisei Ueno is another approach.
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Sources & planning links
Visitor information checked on 2 November 2026. Suggested visit lengths are TokyoWaltz planning estimates. Check official notices for changes to hours, admission and access.