The Walking Route around Ueno Station to get relieve your fatigue －Photo Spots and Cafe known for those in the know

Having ‘Ueno Park’ full of cultural facilities such as Ueno Zoo and Tokyo National Museum, Ueno is crowded with many people on weekdays and weekends. This time, we focused on secret spots allowing you to have a relaxed time. How about getting refreshed while visiting a photo spot with a panoramic view of Ameyoko, a shrine with 400 years of history and a cafe whose sweets is a hot topic on Instagram?

All of these spots are within 10 minutes’ walking distance from Ueno Station and Ueno-Hirokoji Station.

The rooftop deck of “Ueno no Mori Sakura Terrace” with a panoramic view of Ueno fusing a nostalgic and modern atmosphere

“Ueno no Mori Sakura Terrace” is a shopping complex directly connected to Ueno Park. You should stop by at the rooftop deck on the 4th floor of it.
Trains running through the railway viaduct while making clickety-clack noise. Ameyoko where there are over 400 shops along about 500-meter street. Skyscrapers standing behind it. All of them let us feel an atmosphere mixing nostalgia and modernity unique to Ueno. In addition, you can see TOKYO SKYTREE®︎ from between buildings depending on the viewing direction. Why not find your favorite shooting spot by going around the rooftop deck?

Opening Hours	11:00AM – 11:30PM *Please check Opening Hours on the official website because it vary depending on each shop.
Address	1-54 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	Akihabara Washington Hotel: A 1-minute walk from Ueno Station which is 2 stations away from Akihabara Station on the Keihin Tohoku Line or the Yamanote Line Hotel Gracery Asakusa: A 1-minute walk from Ueno Station which is 3 stations away from Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line Hotel Tavinos Asakusa: A 9-minute walk from Ueno-Hirokoji Station which is 3 stations away from Tawaramachi Station on the Ginza Line
URL	https://www.ueno-sakura.jp/index-e.html

Torii Gate Tunnel is mysterious! The spiritual spot for good human relationships “Hanazono Inari Shrine”

“Hanazono Inari Shrine” located in Ueno Park which is one of Ueno’s tourist spots. The year of its foundation is unknown, but it’s said to be around the mid-1600s. In the mid-1800s, this shrine was destroyed because of the battle between Tokugawa Shogunate and the new government.
After that, it was rebuilt by the latter in 1873. There are many vermilion-colored torii gates on the approach leading to the main hall.
Here is popular as a photo spot. Walking under this torii tunnel with a quiet and dignified atmosphere, you will feel as if you’re being invited to the sanctuary. After going through it, the main hall with 2 statues of fox appears. Let’s put your palms together for praying because they will attract good fortune to human relationships.

Opening Hours	6:00AM – 5:00PM
Address	4-17 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	Akihabara Washington Hotel: A 6-minute walk from Ueno Station which is 2 stations away from Akihabara Station on the Keihin Tohoku Line or the Yamanote Line Hotel Gracery Asakusa: A 6-minute walk from Ueno Station which is 3 stations away from Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line Hotel Tavinos Asakusa: A 10-minute walk from Ueno-Hirokoji Station which is 3 stations away from Tawaramachi Station on the Ginza Line

Crispy &Chewy French Toast is exquisite! “BLUE LEAF CAFÉ” like a artistic hideaway

If you want to take a break, head to “BLUE LEAF CAFÉ.” The inside has a calm ambiance created by lots of timbers and interiors like art works.
Because the wall along a street is made with glass, you can soak in gentle sunlight while seeing going and coming people.In addition, there are books selected by this cafe at the counter seats, which allow you to read freely. Their recommendation is ‘French Toast.’ It uses many eggs from Zao in Miyagi Prefecture, and it features sweetness and rich flavor. Although the outside is crispy, the inside is chewy like a pudding. It’s also attractive that we can adjust the amount of maple syrup, butter and whipped cream as we want. They have more menu such as Panini, Quiche and desserts. There are also various kinds of drinks. It may be good to visit here for branch or lunch as well as cafe.
　

Opening Hours	10:00AM – 7:00PM
Address	2-7-7 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	Akihabara Washington Hotel: A 5-minute walk from Ueno Station which is 2 stations away from Akihabara Station on the Keihin Tohoku Line or the Yamanote Line Hotel Gracery Asakusa: A 5-minute walk from Ueno Station which is 3 stations away from Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line Hotel Tavinos Asakusa: A 3-minute walk from Ueno-Hirokoji Station which is 3 stations away from Tawaramachi Station on the Ginza Line
URL	http://blueleafcafe.jp