Ueno Zoo
Ueno Zoo, The Oldest Zoo In Japan, Opened In 1882 In Ueno Park In Tokyo And Famed For Its Giant Pandas, With A Monorail Across The Grounds, A Petting Area And A Pond. Busy On Weekends And Holidays, A Short Train From Anywhere In Tokyo. · Tokyo, Tokyo
Ueno Zoo is a city zoo inside Ueno Park in the middle of Tokyo, opened in 1882 and described as the oldest zoo in Japan - confirm. It is best known for its giant pandas, shown in the Panda Forest; which animals are on show changes, because pandas are often loaned from China and can be returned - confirm who is there. Besides the pandas, the grounds hold a tiger area, a gorilla woods, a children's zoo where small animals can be touched, a pond with flamingos, and a five-storey pagoda that stands inside the zoo, a remnant of the old Kaneiji temple - confirm. A short monorail links the two halves of the grounds - confirm if it is running. It suits families with children, school trips and anyone using Ueno as a base for the day. It is worth a half day, though it is crowded at weekends and holidays and the pandas often draw long queues. Skip it if you dislike crowds. It is closed on Mondays - confirm.
9-83 Ueno-koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo, a short walk from Ueno Station through Ueno Park, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
The zoo opens in the morning, commonly from about 9:30 to 17:00, with last entry about an hour before closing - confirm. It is closed on Mondays, or the next day if Monday is a holiday, and around the New Year - confirm. It is a short walk from Ueno Station through Ueno Park, about 5 to 10 minutes. Tickets are sold at the gate, with a small adult fare and lower prices for children and the old. The panda area may use timed queues in busy periods - confirm. IC cards work on the trains but bring cash for the monorail and food.