Ueno Zoo

The Ueno zoo is the oldest zoo of Japan. And animal lovers will be glad to know you will find a very diverse array of animals here, as the park houses over 400 different species. From the Chinese panda bear, cute monkeys like the ruffed lemur and Japanese birds, to the well known lions, pinguins, tapirs, seals, giraffes, turtles and gorillas. The park also has quite some exotic species such as Okapis, which looks like a mix between a zebra and a giraffe.

Of course for small children it can be fun to touch animals, so the zoo also has a children farm where you can pet some farm animals like rabbits, donkeys and sheep. The zoo is incredibly cheap and even free for younger children, which makes it a perfect destination for a great family day out on a budget.

The zoo can easily be reached by taking the metro to Ueno Station, which is located in front of Ueno Park. As you enter the park you will find some of the most important museums in Tokyo and Ueno Zoo itself. Surrounding the zoo you can find an abundance of things to do, but the zoo itself offers so much that you can easily spend the entire day in it.