Ueno is the name of an area centered on Ueno Station in Taito District, Tokyo. Administratively, it consists of the following town names: Taito District Ueno, Kit Ueno, Higashi Ueno, Ueno Park, etc. There is Ueno here Onshi Park (Japan’s earliest park) and many shopping streets.
Ueno is located in Taito Ward, Tokyo. As the starting point for railway transportation from Tokyo to the Tohoku region, Ueno is known as the northern gate. Including the JR Shinkansen, more than 6 railway lines are concentrated here, and together with Ginza, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, and Shibuya, it is a rare and prosperous district in Tokyo.
To the west of Ueno Station is the Metropolitan Ueno Onshi Park, which is famous for its vast area. The park houses Japan's earliest zoo to open, the Tokyo Metropolitan Ueno Zoo. It also houses cultural facilities such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, National Museum of Western Art, National Science Museum, and Tokyo National Museum, making it a place for citizens' leisure activities. Best place.
There is a railway guardrail from Ueno Station to Okachimachi Station. Centered under the guardrail, there is Amai Yokocho Street, commonly known as "Amai Yoko". It originated from the free market that emerged here shortly after the end of World War II. There are many shops, with a total of more than 500, ranging from daily necessities to high-end imported goods. They have everything you want and the prices are cheap. The place is always crowded and bustling. Especially at the end of the year, the huge sales and promotions here have even become a social painting in the living areas of Tokyo. Basic introduction Chinese name: Ueno Area: Taito-ku, Tokyo Ueno Station Areas under the jurisdiction: Taito-ku Ueno, Kita-Ueno, Higashi-Ueno, etc. Geographical location: Taito-ku, Tokyo Dialect: Japanese Yamate dialect of Tokyo Geographic environment, historical evolution, scenic spots , Geographical environment In terms of topography, Ueno Mountain, where Ueno Onshi Park is located, is the front end of Ueno Terrace (a branch of Musashino Terrace) in Kita Ward. Although it is named Ueno Mountain, the actual terrain is a terrace. Ueno Mountain is 20 meters above sea level. The east and south sides are the main streets of Ueno; the west side is the Bunkyo District where the University of Tokyo is located, and the terrain is also a plateau (Hongo Terrace); the Shinobazu Pond in the southwest is the Tanida River flowing through the two terraces. A naturally formed pool is gathered here. The Tanida River no longer exists, and the size of Shinobazu Pond has also shrunk. Historical evolution Muromachi period According to the records of "Edo Ueno" in the "Odawara Public Service Account", this was once the territory of the Hojo clan. Edo Period Ueno Mountain was called "Ninjaoka" during the Warring States Period. It was originally an area with a relatively small population in Edo City. In 1603, when the Tokugawa shogunate was first established, Shinobuoka was the residence of Todo Takatora, a collateral prince. Later, the Tokugawa Shogun built Kan'eiji Temple and established Monzenmachi (an urban area formed in front of shrines and temples). Since this area is similar to the terrain of Ueno, Iga Province, the territory of the Todo family, the name of the generation near Kan'ei Temple was changed. It's called "Ueno". Because Kan'ei-ji Temple is the site of the cemeteries of past shoguns, it was protected by the Tokugawa Shogunate, and Ueno, its gate town, gradually developed for this reason. After the Meiji Era, Kan'ei-ji Temple was burned down during the Ueno War in 1868, and its remains are now Ueno Park. After the Ueno War, Kan'eiji Monzen Town was incorporated into Shitaya Ward according to the then 15 districts and 6 counties. Ueno Station began operations in 1883. At that time, Ueno Station was the starting station of the Tohoku Main Line. As a window to the north of Tokyo, Ueno Street received another development. In 1947, Tokyo was reorganized into 23 wards, and Shitaya Ward and Asakusa Ward were merged and renamed Taito Ward, which is still in use today. Origin of place name There are many theories about the origin of the name "Ueno". One theory is that it was named after "Ueno" because the terrain is similar to that of Iga Ueno, Todo Takatora's territory. But this statement is inconsistent with what the Edo map title depicts. Another theory is that on his way back to Kyoto from Ueno Country (today's Gunma Prefecture), Ono built a mansion there for a temporary stay. The locals called him "Ueno-den", and the name "Ueno" was passed down as a place name.
Scenic Spots Ueno Onshi Park Ueno Park not only has cultural facilities such as Ueno Zoo, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, and Tokyo National Museum, but it is also a famous place for cherry blossom viewing. Whenever spring comes, there is an endless stream of people coming to enjoy the flowers, making it very lively. Ueno Zoo was established in 1882 (Meiji 15) and was the first zoo in Japan. The 14-hectare park displays about 400 species and 3,000 animals. The lush green park has put a lot of effort into displaying animals, such as recreating their habitats and allowing you to watch animals up close. National Science Museum Japan's only national comprehensive science museum. There are two permanent exhibition halls, the Japan Pavilion and the Earth Pavilion. With the theme of "Pursuit of Harmonious Coexistence between Man and Nature," approximately 14,000 items are displayed about the evolution of humans and animals, changes in the natural environment, and the progress of science and technology. Exhibits. Ueno Ayoko Shopping Street, 叩き売りや, 火び込みの威力のいい声が飞び交うアメheng. Fish and fish are famous for their products, food and clothing items, and other goods for their products. It's the end of the year. In the first month of the year, I bought the しの人で Body move and took the れないほどにごったがえします. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum was founded in 1926 and was formerly known as the Tokyo Prefecture Museum of Art. These include public recruitment exhibitions held by art groups, as well as special exhibitions and curated exhibitions of masterpieces from Japan and abroad. Nearly 300 exhibitions are held every year. In addition, various arts exchange-related businesses are also carried out here. Uenomori Museum of Art The Uenomori Museum of Art opened in April 1972 (Showa 47) after renovating the facilities of the Japan Art Association Art Exhibition Hall. There are no permanent exhibitions here. In addition to exhibitions by art and calligraphy groups, there are also special exhibitions introducing various schools of art, including retrospective exhibitions of domestic and foreign writers. Ueno Toshogu Shrine Ueno Toshogu Shrine is a shrine located in Ueno Park, Taito Ward, Tokyo. In 1651, Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Edo shogunate, carried out large-scale reconstruction to form the existing temple. Due to the extensive use of gold foil, it is extremely luxurious, so it is also called the "Golden Palace". Since then, it has not collapsed due to disasters such as wars or earthquakes, and its Edo style has been preserved intact to this day. It is a valuable cultural property. Former Iwasaki Residence Garden The building that currently exists in this garden is the Iwasaki family residence built by Hisaya Iwasaki, the eldest son of Mitsubishi founder Yataro Iwasaki. In the past, as many as 20 buildings were lined up on more than 15,000 square meters of land. The National Museum of Western Art displays works by European masters from the late Middle Ages to before the 18th century, as well as paintings from the late 18th century and the Matsukata collection returned as a donation by the French government. In addition, there are also permanent displays from Modern French paintings and sculptures by Rodin, centered on Monet and Renoir from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. Tokyo National Museum The Tokyo National Museum is the oldest museum in Japan. We are engaged in the collection, preservation, restoration, exhibition, research, and education of various cultural heritages, including art and archeology, mainly in Japan but throughout Asia.
The Tokyo National Museum has a collection of approximately 114,000 items (including 87 Chinese treasures and 633 important cultural properties). The quality and quantity of its collection are second to none in Japan (as of 2011 March). In the comprehensive cultural exhibition, the collections usually displayed are 2,000-3,000 pieces. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Tokyo Bunka Kaikan was built to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the founding of Tokyo and opened in April 1961.
The museum is also world-famous as a representative modernist building designed by Kunio Maekawa. In addition to a hall (2,303 seats) for opera, ballet, and symphony performances, and a small hall (649 seats) for chamber music, solo/solo performances, the museum also has rehearsal rooms, conference rooms, and a music library. .
Taito City Tateshita Town Customs Museum The purpose of this museum is to pass down the life, culture, and traditions of the people in the city to future generations. The first floor recreates a longhouse from the Taisho period about 100 years ago. You are welcome to take off your shoes and enter. You will be able to experience first-hand the local customs and lifestyles of the different seasons. The second floor is mainly focused on Taitung District, displaying materials and daily props related to the urban area.