Ueno Zoo, <em>Tokyo</em>
Tokyo

Ueno Zoo, Tokyo

About Ueno Zoo

The entire area of zoo split into two sections - The East Garden and the West Garden and you can take a short monorail ride to reach from one garden to another. While visiting the east garden, you will be able to witness animals such as tigers, gorillas, Hokkaido brown bears, Ezo sika deer, Japanese serows, and rare birds. The East Garden also has the famous “Saruyama - Monkey Mountain”. Visit the West Garden to take a look at the aye-ayes, okapis, kangaroo, etc. and also visit the Vivarium and the Small Mammal House. A visit to this zoo is a must-visit experience during your Japan trip, especially for wildlife lovers and families.

Ueno Zoo Highlights

• Visit Ueno Zoological Garden, the oldest and most visited zoo in Japan, housing around 300 species and 3000 animals.
• Go to the East Gardens to take a look at the monkeys at the “Saruyama - Monkey Mountain” as well as other creatures.
• Explore the West Garden which includes the Small Mammal House and Vivarium along with other animals.
• Take a short ride in a monorail that connects the East and West garden and will give a unique perspective of the zoo.
• Go to the Children's Zoo where children can interact with and learn about farm animals. 

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Point of Interest for Ueno Zoo

Watch the monkeys at the Monkey Mountain

Watch the monkeys at the Monkey Mountain

While exploring the Ueno Zoo, one of the areas that you must visit is the “Saruyama”, the Monkey Mountain. It is Japan's oldest existing Monkey Mountain and the first of its kind. The mountain is a small enclosure where you will find more than 20 Japanese macaques. Watch these cheeky creatures climbing trees, eating, and playing with each other, making it a fun highlight of the Japan group trip.

Check out the Giant Panda House

Check out the Giant Panda House

One of the most popular attractions of the Ueno Zoo is the Giant Panda House which is the home to two giant pandas, who were born in June 2021. Located right after the main entrance of the zoo, the house has a male panda, RiRi and a female panda, Shin Shin. 

Visit the Gorilla Woods and the Tiger Forest

Visit the Gorilla Woods and the Tiger Forest

Feel thrilled coming face to face with two amazing wild animals - the Gorilla at the Gorilla woods and the tigers at the tiger forest. Watch the western Lowland Gorillas roam about in the area that has been designed to resemble their habitat. Take a look at the majestic Sumatran tigers as they growl and pace around in their area.

Look at the Small Mammals & Reptiles

Look at the Small Mammals & Reptiles

Visit the Small Mammal House to see various small mammals, including red pandas, meerkats, and different rodent species. Proceed towards the Vivarium, the Reptile and Amphibian House where you will be delighted to look at some of the world’s rare fishes. 

Get a glimpse of Japanese Architecture

Get a glimpse of Japanese Architecture

Located inside the zoo are two beautiful structures which will give you a glimpse of Japanese architecture. The first one is the five-storied Pagoda which was built in 1631, destroyed by fire and then again rebuilt in 1958. This stunning structure is a significant highlight for those on a 6-Day Japan Tour, providing insight into Japan’s rich cultural heritage and architectural brilliance.

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