Animals & Aquariums

Ueno Zoo

Japan's oldest zoo in Ueno Park, best planned as a half-day or longer visit.

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Facts

Age	All ages
Fee	Adults ¥600 / Jr High ¥200 / Elementary & under Free
Duration	Allow 3–5 hours; choose priority animals across the East and West areas
Language	Service is mainly in Japanese; confirm English or multilingual support
Hours	9:30–17:00 (entry and ticket sales until 16:00); generally closed Mondays, with holiday exceptions
Access	About 5 minutes from JR Ueno Park Exit to the Main Gate; Ikenohata Gate is also accessible from Nezu
Booking	Same-day admission is normally available; dated online tickets are also offered

Choose your main East or West Garden targets and follow neighbouring exhibits to avoid repeated cross-park walks.
Allow a half-day, see favourites first and protect meal and rest time rather than trying to see every animal.

Animals on display and viewing times change; old travel guides do not guarantee today's sightings.
Most walking is outdoors and can be tiring in heat or rain. Rental strollers have age and weight limits.

I enjoyed seeing elephants, doves, a white horse and polar bears.

The grounds were spacious, with adorable red pandas, small-clawed otters and unusual animals.

We entered at 3 pm on a rainy day; most main animals were marked unavailable.

I came to see the brown bear, but it was exhausted by the heat and barely moved.

How long should we allow for Ueno Zoo?

Allow 3–5 hours with children because the zoo spans East and West areas. Pick priority animals and a lunch stop first.

Can we visit in the rain?

Most of the zoo is outdoors. In rain, check animal visibility, avoid repeated East–West crossings and plan indoor rest stops.

Can we rent a stroller?

B-type strollers rent for ¥500 per day at gates including Main and Benten, for roughly 7 months–4 years and up to about 18 kg.

What facilities are there for families?

Rainy days：Most of the zoo is outdoors and East–West travel is substantial; narrow priorities and plan indoor breaks in rain
Toilets and nursing：Multiple nursing spaces provide chairs, hot water for bottles and baby beds
Food：Food shops and rest areas are available in both zones; off-peak meals make seating easier on busy days
Strollers：B-type strollers rent for ¥500/day at gates including Main and Benten, for roughly 7 months–4 years and up to about 18 kg

Recheck current hours, prices and booking conditions on the official site before travelling.