Ueno Zoo

Ueno Zoo

The Tokyo audio-guided tour presents you with Ueno Zoo, the oldest zoo of the country, installed in the park since 1882, which houses hundreds of species from all over the world.

The pandas, stars of the zoo

The real stars of the zoo are the giant pandas, which attract crowds from all over the world. Over nearly fifteen hectares, the zoo presents thousands of animals, as well as a five-storey pagoda built in 1631, a vestige of the religious past of the site. The oldest zoo of Japan, it delights children as much as adults and remains one of the great attractions of Ueno Park.

What there is to see

Besides the famous pandas, the zoo houses a great diversity of animals and a historic seventeenth-century pagoda. It is an ideal outing for families, which combines discovery of fauna and heritage, in the green setting of Ueno Park. The crowds can be large, notably to observe the pandas.

Practical information

Ueno Zoo is in Ueno Park, in Tokyo. Admission is charged and is made according to its own hours, liable to vary; access to the panda area may require a specific procedure and the wait can be long. It is advisable to check the conditions of access before the visit.

Since when has Ueno Zoo existed?

Since 1882; it is the oldest zoo of Japan, installed in Ueno Park.

What animals are the stars of Ueno Zoo?

The giant pandas, true mascots of the district, which attract visitors from all over the world.