Tokyo, Japan - Animal stars loved by adults and children: Ueno Zoo

#zoo #100 ways to travel The most popular place among children in downtown Tokyo is probably #UenoOnshi Zoo. This oldest zoo in Japan, founded in the 19th century, covers an area of ​​about 14 hectares and is located in #UenoOnshiPark. Although it is not large in scale, it houses more than 300 species and more than 3,000 animals. Almost all the animal stars that children like can be seen. Tickets are ¥600 for adults, ¥200 for junior high school students, and free for children. You can buy tickets directly on the official website and scan the QR code to enter, saving time queuing. It takes an hour to just rush through the sights. I actually wanted to see Kanei-ji Temple (five-story pagoda) and the White Birch Bird Habitat (Shinobazu Pond). These two attractions are located in the zoo, one in the east and one in the west, so you can only buy a ticket to go in and see them. Since Ueno Zoo is attached to Ueno Park, it is divided into two gardens, East and West, according to the terrain. The East Garden is close to Toshogu Shrine and the park area, and has a higher terrain; the West Garden is next to Shinobazu Pond, and has a lower terrain, with a height difference of about two stories. It is connected in the middle by an aerial bridge, and there are entrances and exits on both sides. It seems that the most popular animal star in zoos everywhere must be #Panda (panda). Little kids are like they are possessed and keep shouting "Panda Panda". It is very healing and cute, but there are always long queues and the enthusiasm never abates. Other popular animal stars include polar bears, penguins, giraffes and elephants. There are also nocturnal animals and a reptile house that children are more afraid of. The house is sparsely populated and air-conditioned, so it seems quite suitable for adults to take a nap. There are many attractions around Ueno Zoo that you can visit along the way. The first is the #FormerKanei-jiFive-StoriedPagodaat the main entrance of the East Garden; the second is the lotus pond #ShinobazuPond, where you can go and ride the swan boats. If you want to add art and literature to your life, #上野之森博物馆 #國立西洋館 #東京國立博物馆 would be a good choice; if you want to go shopping and eat delicious food, then it is #阿美横丁 shopping street! Ueno Zoo 🕰️Opening hours: 0930-1700 📍Address: Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007 Japan #TokyoStore #TokyoAttractions #Ueno #100TravelWays