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Views or the zoo for the middle day?

Spend the middle day at Senso-ji and Skytree for views, or Ueno Zoo for animals and breaks. Both routes stay 2 nights in Ueno. Finish with Toshogu in the deck route or Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center in the zoo route, only if airport travel leaves enough time.

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Choose a 3 days / 2 nights itinerary

3 days / 2 nights A

Senso-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ueno Park

Stay in Ueno: walk in the park on day 1, visit Senso-ji and Skytree on day 2, and see Toshogu on the final day. Book the observation deck for day 2. Choose final-day sightseeing only for an afternoon departure.

Senso-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ueno Park →3 days / 2 nights B

Ueno Zoo and Shibuya walks

Stay in Ueno: visit Shibuya on day 1 and spend day 2 at the zoo. On the last day, make a short visit to Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center before returning to your Ueno hotel.

Ueno Zoo and Shibuya walks →
3 days / 2 nights A

Senso-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ueno Park

Stay in Ueno: walk in the park on day 1, visit Senso-ji and Skytree on day 2, and see Toshogu on the final day. Book the observation deck for day 2. Choose final-day sightseeing only for an afternoon departure.

Day 1 | Walk in Ueno Park and by Shinobazu Pond

Explore Ueno Park's paths and Shinobazu Pond on day 1. From Narita Airport, reserve a Keisei Ueno-bound Skyliner from your terminal's railway station and get off at the terminus.

  1. Airport arrival station → Around Ueno Station

    Keisei Ueno and JR Ueno are separate stations; follow your hotel's station and exit directions. From Haneda, compare taking Keikyu to Shinagawa and transferring to a JR service stopping at Ueno. At Haneda Terminal 3, follow ‘Keikyu Railways’ signs from arrivals to the gates and platform. At other terminals, follow that terminal's railway signs.

    Skyliner stopsJR metropolitan route mapKeikyu airport accessHaneda Terminal 3: arrivals-to-station directions

  2. Ueno hotel and Park Exit → Fountain plaza, paths and Shinobazu Pond

    Go to street level at JR Ueno Station's Park Exit and enter the park opposite. Walk via the fountain plaza, central path and Saigo Takamori statue to Shinobazu Pond.

    Official information

  3. Park and Shinobazu Pond → Dinner near Ueno Station → same hotel

    After the afternoon walk, return towards Ueno Station for dinner and your hotel. The park opens 05:00–23:00 and entry is free. Museums, zoo and boats are excluded. If arriving late, keep to paths near the station and skip the pond.

    Official information

If arriving late, keep to paths near Ueno Station and skip the pond.

Day 2 | Worship at Senso-ji, then Skytree views

Visit Senso-ji, eat lunch in Asakusa, then go up Skytree for views of Tokyo's streets and buildings. From your Ueno hotel, go to Ginza Line G16 and take an Asakusa-bound train to Asakusa G19.

  1. Asakusa Station → Senso-ji worship → lunch

    Walk about 5 minutes to the temple. Visit Kaminarimon, Nakamise and the main hall, then eat lunch in Asakusa.

    Senso-ji rail and walking accessTemple information

  2. Tobu Asakusa Station → Tokyo Skytree Station

    Go to Tobu Asakusa Station and take a local train stopping at Tokyo Skytree. The ride takes about 3 minutes; transfers and waits are extra.

    Skytree official rail access

  3. Tokyo Skytree Station, West Exit → Floor 4 main entrance

    After getting off, walk about 6 minutes from the West Exit to the floor 4 main entrance.

    Route to floor 4 entrance

  4. Observation deck → Transfer at Asakusa → Ueno hotel

    After the deck, return to the same exit. Take Tobu towards Asakusa, then the Shibuya-bound Ginza Line to Ueno G16 and walk to your hotel. Tobu is excluded from subway tourist tickets. Allow for your meal and Tobu waits so you reach the entrance for your deck reservation. Without a ticket or during official suspension or admission closure, finish the temple visit and meal, then return via the same Asakusa route. Shorten street walks in heavy rain or outdoor crowds.

    TicketsHoursSkytree official rail accessAsakusa Station timetables

Day 3 | Ueno Toshogu, then the airport

Walk about 10 minutes from JR Ueno Station's Park Exit to Ueno Toshogu.

  1. Ueno Toshogu → Paid visit inside the wall

    Enter after the paid area opens at 09:30. The 700-yen paid area inside the wall offers views of gilded buildings and the wall. Building interiors are closed to visitors; the peony garden is excluded.

    Toshogu current Japanese prices, worship and viewing hours

  2. Toshogu and Park Exit → Around Ueno Station

    Walk about 10 minutes towards the Park Exit to return to Ueno Station. Eat lunch here only if airport travel leaves enough time.

    Official access

  3. Around Ueno Station → The same Ueno hotel

    Return to the same Ueno hotel and collect luggage. Check your airport train's departure station: JR Ueno and Keisei Ueno are separate stations.

    Official accessToshogu current Japanese prices, worship and viewing hoursSkyliner stops

  4. Ueno hotel → Reserved airport-train departure station and terminal

    For a Narita-bound Skyliner, go from your hotel to Keisei Ueno and board your reserved service. Get off at Narita Airport Station for Terminal 1 or Airport Terminal 2 Station for Terminals 2 and 3. Allow extra time from the station to Terminal 3. For Haneda, compare JR from Ueno to Shinagawa followed by a Keikyu train stopping at your terminal. Work backwards from the airport-arrival time and sightsee only if enough time remains.

    Skyliner stopsNarita Airport rail guideJR metropolitan route mapKeikyu airport access

Toshogu's paid area opens at 09:30. Skip it on your last day if airport travel leaves too little time.

Subtotal of checked paid items: From IC 2,856 yen / paper tickets 2,860 yen

Included: Skytree Tembo Deck's lowest web price of 1,800 yen, Ueno Toshogu admission 700 yen and return Ginza Line fares. Admission alone totals from 2,500 yen.

Extra costs and conditions: JR, Tobu, airport transport, station-to-hotel travel, meals and accommodation are excluded from this subtotal.

TicketsToshogu current Japanese prices, worship and viewing hoursGinza Line section map

3 days / 2 nights B

Ueno Zoo and Shibuya walks

Stay in Ueno: visit Shibuya on day 1 and spend day 2 at the zoo. On the last day, make a short visit to Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center before returning to your Ueno hotel.

Day 1 | Hachiko Square and Shibuya streets

See Shibuya's Hachiko statue and crossing on day 1. From Narita Airport, reserve a Keisei Ueno-bound Skyliner from your terminal's railway station and get off at the terminus.

  1. Airport arrival station → Around Ueno Station

    Keisei Ueno and JR Ueno are separate stations; follow your hotel's station and exit directions. From Haneda, compare taking Keikyu to Shinagawa and transferring to a JR service stopping at Ueno. At Haneda Terminal 3, follow ‘Keikyu Railways’ signs from arrivals to the gates and platform. At other terminals, follow that terminal's railway signs.

    Skyliner stopsJR metropolitan route mapKeikyu airport accessHaneda Terminal 3: arrivals-to-station directions

  2. Ueno hotel and JR Ueno Station → Shibuya Station

    From JR Ueno, take the Yamanote Line towards Tokyo and Shinagawa to Shibuya.

    JR metropolitan route map

  3. Shibuya Station, South Gate → Hachiko Square and crossing → dinner

    Follow JR's crowd guidance through the South Gate and walk about 250 metres to Hachiko Square. See the statue and cross the adjacent scramble crossing. Walk around the square and streets, then eat dinner near Shibuya Station. The outdoor square does not follow shop hours; shorten your visit according to local controls and crowds.

    JR Shibuya Station informationOfficial informationJR Shibuya Station: South Gate guidance

  4. Shibuya Station → Ueno Station → same hotel

    Return from Shibuya towards Shinagawa and Tokyo to Ueno, then your same hotel. Paid observation decks are excluded.

    JR metropolitan route map

After an arrival too late for a Shibuya return trip, eat and rest in Ueno on day 1.

Day 2 | Animals and breaks at Ueno Zoo

Spend today seeing the animals that interest you and taking breaks at Ueno Zoo. From your hotel, go to street level at JR Ueno's Park Exit, then walk about 5 minutes to the zoo's Main Gate.

  1. Ueno Zoo Main Gate → See the animals and take breaks

    Enter after the zoo opens at 09:30, see your chosen animals and take breaks. Check official notices for individual animal exhibits. If the zoo closes on Monday, you can swap it with day 1's Shibuya visit, but only if you can arrive before last admission at 16:00 with enough viewing time. If day 1 also cannot fit a visit, skip the zoo and choose a Ueno Park walk and meal. If weather or local controls also prevent park use, rest at your hotel.

    Official operationsZoo Main Gate accessOfficial information

  2. Zoo Main Gate → Meal near the park

    Leave by the Main Gate and eat near the park.

    Zoo Main Gate accessOfficial information

  3. Around the park → Ueno hotel

    Walk back to your Ueno hotel after your meal.

    Official information

Day 3 | City views from the Asakusa terrace

Take an Asakusa-bound Ginza Line train from Ueno G16 to Asakusa G19.

  1. Asakusa Station, exit 2 → Culture Tourist Information Center

    Walk about 1 minute from exit 2 to the information centre opposite Kaminarimon.

    Luggage storage closure notice

  2. Culture Tourist Information Center → Floor 8 viewing terrace and floor 7 exhibitions

    Visit the floor 8 terrace and floor 7 exhibitions in the morning. The free terrace opens 09:00–22:00; floor 7 exhibitions are open 09:00–20:00. The centre's luggage storage service has ended, so do not plan to leave suitcases there.

    Access informationLuggage storage closure noticeOfficial information

  3. Asakusa Station → Ueno Station and the same hotel

    From Asakusa, take a Shibuya-bound Ginza Line train back to Ueno and collect luggage from your hotel. Then go to your reserved airport service's departure station.

    Asakusa Station timetables

  4. Ueno hotel → Reserved airport-train departure station and terminal

    For a Narita-bound Skyliner, go from your hotel to Keisei Ueno and board your reserved service. Get off at Narita Airport Station for Terminal 1 or Airport Terminal 2 Station for Terminals 2 and 3. Allow extra time from the station to Terminal 3. For Haneda, compare JR from Ueno to Shinagawa followed by a Keikyu train stopping at your terminal. Work backwards from the airport-arrival time and sightsee only if enough time remains.

    Skyliner stopsNarita Airport rail guideJR metropolitan route mapKeikyu airport access

The information centre has no luggage storage. Return to your Ueno hotel after the visit.

Subtotal of checked paid items: IC 956 yen / paper tickets 960 yen

Included: Ueno Zoo admission 600 yen plus return Ginza Line fares between Ueno and Asakusa on the last day. Day 1's JR return to Shibuya costs extra.

Extra costs and conditions: JR, Tobu, airport transport, station-to-hotel travel, meals and accommodation are excluded from this subtotal.

Official operationsGinza Line section map

Frequently asked questions

Do these routes include both Skytree and Ueno Zoo?

They offer a choice for the middle day: Senso-ji/Skytree or a day at Ueno Zoo. Seeing both requires adjusting another sightseeing day. Check zoo closures and Skytree tickets for your date before choosing.

Official operationsTickets

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