Ueno
Museums, market chaos, and Tokyo's great public park
Ueno does double duty. On one side you've got the park with its museums, its shrine, and some of the most famous cherry blossoms in Japan. On the other you've got Ameyoko, a market street that still runs on shouting and cash. Do both in one day and it's one of the best free-ish days out in Tokyo.
Ueno is Tokyo's museum quarter sitting on top of its scrappiest market street. The park holds the Tokyo National Museum, the science museum, the zoo, concert halls and a cluster of temples and shrines. In spring the cherry trees along its central avenue host the city's rowdiest hanami parties.
Downhill, Ameyoko runs under the Yamanote tracks where the post-war black market used to be, still shouting prices for dried fish, spices, sneakers and street food. Do the museums in the morning, have lunch in the market, then walk north into Yanaka as the afternoon softens. It's the best half-day sequence on this side of the city.
Ueno in photos
Getting there
JR Yamanote, Hibiya Line, or Ginza Line to Ueno. The Keisei Skyliner from Narita terminates here, so Ueno is many visitors' first taste of Tokyo.
What to see
Ueno Park is the whole frame. Enter from the station and you'll find the museums lined up on the north side. The Tokyo National Museum is Japan's oldest and largest, and its Honkan main building covers samurai armour, ukiyo-e, lacquer and Buddhist sculpture across 24 rooms. The National Museum of Nature and Science next door has a life-size blue whale outside, dinosaur skeletons and, in the Japan Gallery, the preserved body of Hachiko, which most visitors walk past. The National Museum of Western Art is a 1959 Le Corbusier building on the World Heritage list, with Rodin's Thinker and Gates of Hell standing free in the forecourt.
Toshogu Shrine is the park's most overlooked building, a gilded Edo-period survivor surrounded by 200 stone lanterns and camphor trees. It's at its best under autumn maples, and there's a peony garden alongside in spring. Ueno Zoo takes the western corner, with a five-storey pagoda rising over the enclosures. Its giant pandas returned to China in January 2026, leaving Japan without pandas for the first time since 1972. The path around Shinobazuike Pond at the bottom of the hill is good in every season. Ten minutes south, Yushima Tenman-gu is the shrine of learning, its courtyard papered in student ema, and its February plum blossoms are the best in the area.
Where to eat and drink
Ueno's food runs downhill from the park into Ameya-yokocho, the market under the JR tracks between Ueno and Okachimachi where hawkers still shout prices. The Ameyoko Market stalls are your lunch. There are cheap sushi counters, takoyaki, grilled seafood, dried fruit and nuts sold by weight, and standing bars that fill from late afternoon on weekends. Late morning is the sweet spot for browsing and late afternoon for drinking. The weeks before New Year are when it's at full volume.
Inside the park the options are simpler but useful. The Tokyo National Museum has gardens with tea houses that open to the public on certain days, and the cafes attached to the museums cover a lunch between galleries without leaving the grounds. On weekends street food stalls line the park's main avenue, and in cherry blossom season the whole avenue becomes one long hanami picnic, so a convenience-store haul is a perfectly good dinner. For a proper evening, the streets between Ameya-yokocho and Okachimachi station are dense with izakayas and the under-track stalls run late. Yushima, one stop south, is quieter for a drink after Yushima Tenman-gu. Ueno isn't a fine-dining neighbourhood. Eat cheaply and loudly under the tracks and you're doing it right.
Where to stay
Ueno is the practical cheap base on the east side. The Keisei Skyliner from Narita terminates here, so a late arrival means a short walk to bed rather than a cross-city transfer. There are plenty of hotels and prices are moderate. Business hotels and capsule hotels cluster around the JR station and along the streets toward Okachimachi, a few mid-range towers face the park, and hostels and guesthouses thin out north toward Yanaka and the quieter streets around Nezu. The park side is calmer to sleep on. Near Ameya-yokocho it's louder, and you're closer to the late stalls.
Ueno suits you if museums come first, if you're flying in or out of Narita, or if you want Asakusa, Yanaka and Akihabara all within a short ride or walk. The west side of the city is 25 to 30 minutes away on the Yamanote.
How to do it in a day
Start in Ueno Park before nine, walking the pond path while it's empty, then be at the Tokyo National Museum for opening (it's closed on Mondays) and give the Honkan two hours. If you've got children, swap the museum for Ueno Zoo at opening. The National Museum of Nature and Science and the Rodins outside the National Museum of Western Art are the quick add-ons either way. Step across to Toshogu Shrine before you leave the park for the lanterns and, in spring, the peony garden.
Walk downhill to Ameya-yokocho for a late lunch at the Ameyoko Market stalls, sushi or takoyaki eaten standing. Mid-afternoon, wander south to Yushima Tenman-gu or, better, north along the park's top edge into Yanaka as the light softens. That's the natural next step on this half of the city. Come back under the tracks after dark, when the standing bars fill and the market runs on beer and shouting.
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Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Cultural Property Week Special Guided Tour: Natural Monument Animals Exhibition
27 to 29 Oct · Ueno Zoo
A special guided tour about natural monument animals in front of the serow enclosure in the east area of Ueno Zoo.
11:00 to 11:30 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · 東京文化財ウィーク 特別ガイドツアー「天然記念物の動物たち」
Tokyo Cultural Properties Week Guided Tours at Ueno Zoo Festival
Tue 27 Oct, Wed 28 Oct, Thu 29 Oct, Mon 2 Nov · Ueno Zoological Gardens
Guided tours of the zoo's natural monument animals on 27 to 29 October and of the former Kan'eiji five-storey pagoda on 2 November. Walk-in, the pagoda tour is limited to 25 people.
Zoo admission (adults ¥600) · 11:00 to 11:30 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 イベント · 東京文化財ウィークの催し
Spot Guide: Monkeys of the World Exhibition
Thu 29 Oct · Ueno Zoo
A spot guide near the world monkeys area in the west area of Ueno Zoo.
13:30 to 14:30 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · スポットガイド:世界のサル
Animal Guide: Squirrels Exhibition
Fri 30 Oct · Ueno Zoo
An animal guide talk in front of the Japanese squirrel enclosure in the east area of Ueno Zoo.
11:00 to 11:20 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · 動物ガイド:リスの仲間たち
Soene Akari Park 2026 Illumination
30 Oct to 3 Nov · Ueno Park, Takenodai Plaza (fountain plaza)
A lights and energy event on the fountain plaza of Ueno Park.
Free · Map · Source: Ueno Park (Tokyo Metropolitan Government) · 創エネ・あかりパーク2026
Spot Guide: Hippopotamus Exhibition
Fri 30 Oct · Ueno Zoo
A spot guide in front of the hippopotamus enclosure in the west area of Ueno Zoo.
13:30 to 14:30 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · スポットガイド:カバ
Furukawa Kiyoshi Retirement Exhibition: Resonating Sound and Media Exhibition
31 Oct to 8 Nov · Geidai Museum, Chinretsukan
A media art and music exhibition marking the retirement of Furukawa Kiyoshi, in the Chinretsukan at Tokyo University of the Arts.
Map · Source: Tokyo University of the Arts · 古川聖退任記念展 共振する音とメディア ～メディアアート・ミュージックの現在～
Keeper's Talk: Hippopotamus Exhibition
Sat 31 Oct · Ueno Zoo
A keeper's talk in front of the hippopotamus house in the west area of Ueno Zoo.
13:30 to 13:40 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · アフリカフェアにつなげ!飼育係のお話&連携企画リレー～アフリカの動物の魅力を知ろう～ 飼育係のおはなし「カバ」
Kototoi Sanpo Halloween Festival Festival
Sat 31 Oct · Sakamoto Asagao Hiroba (former Sakamoto Elementary School site)
A Halloween day on the open ground of the former Sakamoto school in Shitaya, with a children's costume event, dance shows, stalls, a market and food trucks.
Free entry · 10:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Taito City (organiser: Kototoi Sanpo editorial team) · 言問散歩 HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
Machinaka Concert: Autumn Music Walk at the Former Yoshidaya Sake Shop Performance
Sat 31 Oct · Former Yoshidaya Sake Shop (Shitamachi Museum annex)
Two short concerts, at 13:00 and 14:00, cancelled in rain.
Map · Source: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan · まちなかコンサート～芸術の秋、音楽さんぽ～
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Pandabashi Wanwan Halloween 2026 Festival
31 Oct to 1 Nov · Panda Bridge, JR Ueno Station (outside the Iriya gate)
A dog-themed Halloween weekend on the Panda Bridge deck at Ueno station, with a temporary lawn and pet stalls, run by the Ueno Chuo-dori shopping street.
Free entry · 31 Oct 11:00 to 17:00, 1 Nov 10:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Taito City (Ueno Chuo-dori Shotenkai) · パンダバシわんわんハロウィン2026
Sex in the Animal Kingdom (Ikimono-tachi no Sei) Exhibition
31 Oct to 21 Feb · National Museum of Nature and Science
A special exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno Park.
Map · Source: Ueno Park (Tokyo Metropolitan Government) · 「生きものたちの性」
Shitamachi Halloween 2026 Festival
31 Oct to 1 Nov · Ueno Park, Hakamagoshi and Bentenmon plazas
A Halloween event run by the Ueno Chuo-dori shopping street on the Hakamagoshi and Bentenmon plazas of Ueno Park.
Free · Map · Source: Ueno Park (Tokyo Metropolitan Government) · シタマチ.ハロウィン2026
World Lemur Day Keeper Talks Festival
Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov · Ueno Zoological Gardens
Ten-minute keeper talks in the West Garden on ring-tailed, black and black-and-white ruffed lemurs and the aye-aye, four times a day. Cancelled in rain.
Zoo admission (adults ¥600) · 11:30 to 15:40 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 イベント · 「世界キツネザルの日」に関するイベント キツネザルトーク
World Lemur Day Lemur Talk: Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur Exhibition
31 Oct to 1 Nov · Ueno Zoo
A lemur talk in front of the black-and-white ruffed lemur enclosure in the west area of Ueno Zoo.
14:30 to 14:40 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · 世界キツネザルの日 キツネザルトーク「クロシロエリマキキツネザル」
World Lemur Day Lemur Talk: Ring-tailed Lemur Exhibition
31 Oct to 1 Nov · Ueno Zoo
A lemur talk at the ring-tailed lemur island in the west area of Ueno Zoo.
11:30 to 11:40 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · 世界キツネザルの日 キツネザルトーク「ワオキツネザル」
Asakusa Big Parade exhibition Exhibition
Sun 1 Nov · Shitamachi Museum
An exhibition on the Asakusa Big Parade mural in the Shitamachi Museum's third-floor gallery.
Map · Source: Taito City · 企画展「浅草ビッグパレード」開催のお知らせ
Panda Day: Panda Forest Stamp Rally Exhibition
On now, until 1 Nov · Ueno Zoo
A stamp rally at the Panda Forest in the west area of Ueno Zoo.
from 09:30 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · パンダの日イベント「パンダのもりの仲間たちとつくる!パンダのもりスタンプラリー」
Spot Guide: Birds of Prey Exhibition
Sun 1 Nov, Sun 15 Nov · Ueno Zoo
A spot guide near the bird of prey enclosures in the east area of Ueno Zoo.
13:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · スポットガイド:猛禽
Spot Guide: Giraffe Exhibition
Sun 1 Nov, Sun 15 Nov · Ueno Zoo
A spot guide near the giraffe house in the west area of Ueno Zoo.
12:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · スポットガイド:キリン
Spot Guide: Secretarybird Exhibition
Sun 1 Nov, Sun 15 Nov · Ueno Zoo
A spot guide in front of the cranes near the wisteria rest area in the east area of Ueno Zoo.
13:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · スポットガイド:ヘビクイワシ
Street kamishibai and curator talks at the Shitamachi Museum (Kata Koji mural exhibition) Performance
Sun 1 Nov · Shitamachi Museum, 3F exhibition room, Ueno Park
Last events of the exhibition on Kata Koji mural Asakusa Big Parade (Asakusa stars): a gallery talk, then storyteller Morishita Masaki performing the Golden Bat picture-card story.
With museum admission, no booking printed · 24 Oct: talk 14:00 (30 min); 25 Oct: kamishibai and talk 13:00 and 15:00; 1 Nov: kamishibai 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 · Map · Source: Taito City (Taito Arts and Culture Foundation) · 企画展関連イベント 街頭紙芝居実演・ギャラリートーク（したまちミュージアム）
Ueno-no-yama Culture Zone Festival Festival
1 to 30 Nov · Ueno Park
The autumn Culture Zone Festival on Ueno hill, listed by Taito City.
Map · Source: Taito City · 上野の山文化ゾーンフェスティバルを開催します!
Cultural Property Week Special Guide: Animal Motifs on the Five-Storey Pagoda Exhibition
Mon 2 Nov · Ueno Zoo
A guided tour of animal motifs at the five-storey pagoda inside Ueno Zoo.
Free (zoo admission extra) · 11:00 to 11:30 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · 東京文化財ウィーク 特別ガイド「五重塔で動物モチーフを探そう」
Autumn Sky at Kyu Iwasaki-tei Gardens Performance
On now, until 29 Nov · Kyu Iwasaki-tei Gardens
Music, displays and hands-on events at Kyu Iwasaki-tei Gardens, run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Bunka Kaikan.
Free with garden admission · Map · Source: Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association · 旧岩崎邸庭園「秋空の下で楽しむ旧岩崎邸庭園」開催 10月18日～11月29日
Dahlia Autumn Garden at Ueno Toshogu Peony Garden Garden
On now, until 3 Nov · Ueno Toshogu Peony Garden
About 200 dahlias of 120 varieties are shown in the peony garden of Ueno Toshogu for the autumn season.
¥800 (children of primary school age and under free) · 9:30 to 16:30 (last entry) · Map · Source: Ueno Toshogu Peony Garden · 上野東照宮ぼたん苑 特別祭典 ダリア綾なす秋の園
Nagano Seen by Immigrants: The Kofun Period with Horses Exhibition
On now, until 20 Dec · Tokyo National Museum
A featured exhibition on the Kofun period in Nagano in the Heiseikan gallery of the Tokyo National Museum.
Map · Source: Tokyo National Museum · 特集 渡来人が見た長野 - 馬と歩んだ古墳時代 -
National Museum of Nature and Science free permanent exhibitions on Culture Day Exhibition
Tue 3 Nov · National Museum of Nature and Science
Admission to the permanent exhibitions is free on 3 November, while special exhibitions stay ticketed.
Free · 9:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: National Museum of Nature and Science · 国立科学博物館 文化の日 常設展入館無料
Picture Book and Colouring Room Exhibition
On now, until 28 Mar · Children's Zoo Step, First Room
A picture book and colouring session in the First Room of the Children's Zoo Step at Ueno Zoo.
13:30 to 14:15 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · 絵本とぬりえを楽しむお部屋
Picture Books with Limited Coloration Exhibition
On now, until 20 Dec · International Library of Children's Literature
A first-period exhibition of picture books at the International Library of Children's Literature.
Map · Source: National Diet Library
Reptile House Exhibition: Turtles Everybody Exhibition
On now, until 27 Dec · Ueno Zoo
A special exhibition about turtles at the Reptiles and Amphibians House in the west area of Ueno Zoo.
09:30 to 16:00 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · 両生爬虫類館 企画展示「カメカメエブリバディ」
Tokyo National Museum free Collection Exhibitions on Culture Day Exhibition
Tue 3 Nov · Tokyo National Museum
Admission to the Tokyo National Museum Collection Exhibitions (permanent galleries) is free on Culture Day.
Free · Map · Source: Tokyo National Museum · 東博コレクション展(平常展) 文化の日 無料観覧日
Ueno Zoo Spot Guide Festa Festival
Tue 3 Nov · Ueno Zoo
Volunteer docents give animal guides at set times around the East and West Gardens of Ueno Zoo, from elephants and gorillas to penguins and shoebills. Some guides are cancelled in rain.
10:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: Tokyo Zoological Park Society · ボランティアによる「スポットガイドフェスタ2026」
World Lemur Day: Embossed Stamp Activity Exhibition
On now, until 20 Nov · Ueno Zoo
An embossed stamp activity under the green tent in the Aye-aye Forest at Ueno Zoo.
09:30 to 16:30 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · 世界キツネザルの日「エンボススタンプを押してみよう!」
Geidai Affiliated Music High School 38th Subscription Concert Performance
Wed 4 Nov · Hokutopia Sakura Hall
A subscription concert by the Tokyo University of the Arts affiliated music high school at Hokutopia Sakura Hall.
S seats ¥2,000, A seats ¥1,000 · 18:00 · Map · Source: Tokyo University of the Arts · 東京藝術大学音楽学部附属音楽高等学校 第38回定期演奏会
Hiroshi Senju Selection Exhibition Exhibition
4 to 10 Nov · Matsuzakaya Ueno, 7F Art Gallery
A selection exhibition planned by Nagai Art Gallery at Matsuzakaya Ueno.
to 16:00 on the last day · Map · Source: Nagai Garo · 千住博セレクション展
Peace of Light Illumination
6 to 8 Nov · Ueno Park, around Shinobazu Pond
Illuminations around Shinobazu Pond with free drone shows over Ueno Park on two evenings, live music by the pond and a food area.
Free (paid concerts at the Open-Air Concert Hall) · Map · Source: Ueno Tourism Federation · 【11/6～8開催】上野の夜空をドローンが彩る「Peace of Light 2026」観覧無料のドローンショーも!
Sakaya Kakuuchi Fes (13th) in Ueno Park Food
6 to 8 Nov · Ueno Park, fountain plaza (Takenodai)
Liquor shops from around Japan pour sake by the glass in the standing-bar style called kakuuchi, with food stalls and a stage, in Ueno Park's fountain plaza.
500 yen entry for adults (includes a sake tasting); under-20s free · 6 Nov 11:00 to 20:00; 7 Nov 10:00 to 20:00; 8 Nov 10:00 to 20:30 (free entry after 19:00 on 8 Nov) · Map · Source: Tokyo Retail Liquor Dealers Association (Sakaya Kakuuchi Fes) · 第13回酒屋角打ちフェス
Tokyo Christmas Advent Festival
6 Nov to 25 Dec · Ueno Park (Hakamagoshi Plaza and Shinobazu Pond area)
A Christmas event in Ueno Park with shops, live music and venue-only mugs, held at Hakamagoshi Plaza and from 18 November around Shinobazu Pond.
Free · 12:00 to 23:00 (Hakamagoshi Plaza) · Map · Source: Tokyo Christmas Advent · 東京クリスマスアドベント
Sakamoto Asagao Hiroba market day Market
Sat 7 Nov · Sakamoto Asagao Hiroba (former Sakamoto Elementary School site)
A market of local shops and food sellers on the former Sakamoto school ground, with stalls by Taito makers and a paper plane contest.
Free entry · 11:00 to 15:30 · Map · Source: Taito City (Land and Facilities Section) · さかもと朝顔広場 社会実験イベント（マルシェ）
Kawasaki Free Sunday at the National Museum of Western Art Exhibition
2nd Sunday of every month. Next: Sun 8 Nov · National Museum of Western Art
Admission to the permanent collection galleries is free to all visitors on the 2nd Sunday of every month as a general rule. Special exhibitions and other areas need a ticket. Open to everyone, not only residents.
Free · 9:30 to 17:30 · Map · Source: National Museum of Western Art · 国立西洋美術館 Kawasaki Free Sunday
Spot Guide: Five Questions (West Garden) Exhibition
Sun 8 Nov, Sun 22 Nov · Ueno Zoo West Garden, in front of the flamingos
A spot guide in front of the flamingos in the West Garden of Ueno Zoo.
12:00 to 13:30 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · スポットガイド:五つの質問(西園)
Spot Guide: Rabbits Exhibition
Sun 8 Nov, Sun 15 Nov · Ueno Zoo Children's Zoo, Wakuwaku Base
A spot guide about rabbits at Wakuwaku Base in the Children's Zoo.
10:30 to 11:30 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · スポットガイド:ウサギ
Bunponichi Exhibition Exhibition
11 to 15 Nov · Geidai Museum Exhibition Hall
An exhibition in the Chinretsukan exhibition hall of the Tokyo University of the Arts museum.
Map · Source: Tokyo University of the Arts · ブンポニチ/文保日・展2026
Geidai Philharmonia Orchestra Choral Subscription Concert Performance
Thu 12 Nov · Sunpearl Arakawa Main Hall
The Geidai Philharmonia Orchestra performs with the university vocal department at Sunpearl Arakawa.
S ¥6,000 (students ¥3,000), A ¥4,000 (students ¥2,000) · 18:30 · Map · Source: Tokyo University of the Arts · 藝大フィルハーモニア管弦楽団 合唱定期演奏会 藝大定期第437回
Animal Welfare Week Event, Animal Love Festival Festival
Sat 14 Nov · Ueno Onshi Park (Shinobazu Pond area)
An animal welfare festival around Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park run by the Tokyo government, with no booking.
10:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: Akishima City · 令和8年度動物愛護週間とイベント
Aomori-jin no Saiten (Aomori people's festival) in Ueno Park Festival
14 to 15 Nov · Ueno Park, Takenodai Plaza (fountain plaza)
The Tokyo Aomori Prefecture association's yearly festival of Aomori food, crafts and performances at the Ueno Park fountain plaza.
Free · 10:00 to 18:00 (15 Nov to 17:00) · Map · Source: Tokyo Aomori Kenjinkai · 青森人の祭典
Shitamachi Dai-Ongaku-ichi (classical concerts) Performance
Sat 21 Nov, Sun 29 Nov, Sun 6 Dec · Former Tokyo Music School Sogakudo
The 30th Shitamachi Dai-Ongaku-ichi, classical concerts by Taito City's amateur orchestras and wind bands at the Sogakudo in Ueno Park.
¥1,500 (unreserved, no preschool children) · from 13:30 · Map · Source: Taito City · 第30回下町大音楽市開催のお知らせ
Spot Guide: Reptiles Exhibition
Sun 22 Nov · Ueno Zoo West Garden, Reptile and Amphibian House
A spot guide about reptiles at the Reptile and Amphibian House in the West Garden.
14:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: 上野動物園 · スポットガイド:爬虫類
Sengoku Busho EXPO 3rd (samurai culture food festival) Festival
26 to 29 Nov · Ueno Park, Takenodai Plaza (fountain plaza)
A food festival on the theme of samurai and Sengoku warlords at the Ueno Park fountain plaza, with stage shows.
Free entry, food sold · 12:00 to 18:00 on 26 and 27 Nov, 10:00 to 18:00 on 28 and 29 Nov · Map · Source: SAMURAI Fes Committee · 戦国武将EXPO 3rd「参陣」
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Special Light-up of the Honkan Building Illumination
30 Oct to 3 Nov · Tokyo National Museum, Ueno
Evening illumination of the Honkan main building at Tokyo National Museum during the Soene Akari Park event in Ueno Park.
17:30 to 20:00 on 30 Oct; 17:00 to 20:00 on 31 Oct to 2 Nov; 17:00 to 18:00 on 3 Nov · Map · Source: Tokyo National Museum · 本館 特別ライトアップ
Bunkyo Chrysanthemum Festival (48th) Festival
1 to 23 Nov · Yushima Tenmangu Shrine
Chrysanthemum displays across the grounds of Yushima Tenmangu, including chrysanthemum dolls, cascading kengai plants and thousand-bloom plants. Open from 6:00 until sunset.
6:00 to sunset · Map · Source: Bunkyo City (Bunkyo Kiku Matsuri executive committee) · 第48回 文京菊まつり
Fire Drill with the Ameyoko Shopping Street Fire Brigade Festival
Fri 6 Nov · Ueno Ameyoko Shopping Street
Joint fire drill by the Ameyoko brigade, the volunteer fire corps and fire crews that passers-by can watch.
08:50 to 10:00 · Map · Source: Tokyo Fire Department · アメ横商店街の自衛消防隊と連携した消防演習
Night Museum at the National Museum of Western Art Exhibition
Fri 6 Nov · The National Museum of Western Art, Ueno
Evening opening until 20:00 at the National Museum of Western Art, with the Tate Turner exhibition on view.
09:30 to 20:00 · Map · Source: ARTE TOKYO (Tokyo International Festival of Culture and Arts) · ARTE TOKYO × NIGHT MUSEUM 国立西洋美術館
Fri 6 Nov · Meeting point: Iriya Station (Hibiya Line), exit 4
A guided walk of about 90 minutes run by the NPO Tokyo City Guide Club, in Japanese. Advance application through the club's form is required, and places are limited.
1,000 yen, paid on the day · 15:20 to 16:50 (meet 10 minutes earlier) · Map · Source: NPO Tokyo City Guide Club (東京シティガイドクラブ) · 入谷駅周辺散策と「火渡り神事」準備の見学
Tree Tour in the Museum Grounds Garden
Sat 7 Nov · Tokyo National Museum, Ueno
Volunteer-led walk past the trees of the front garden and north garden of the Tokyo National Museum, drop-in with museum admission.
11:30 to 12:00 on 7 Nov; 12:50 to 13:20 on 28 Nov · Map · Source: Tokyo National Museum · 樹木ツアー（11月）
Garden Tea House Tour Garden
Thu 12 Nov · Tokyo National Museum, Ueno
Volunteer-led tour of the tea houses in the Tokyo National Museum garden, 10 people first come with tickets handed out at the main building entrance.
11:30 to 12:20 on 12 Nov; 11:00 and 13:30 on 28 Nov · Map · Source: Tokyo National Museum · 庭園茶室ツアー（11月）
Night Museum at the National Museum of Western Art Exhibition
Fri 20 Nov · The National Museum of Western Art, Ueno
Evening opening until 20:00 at the National Museum of Western Art, with the Tate Turner exhibition on view.
09:30 to 20:00 · Map · Source: ARTE TOKYO (Tokyo International Festival of Culture and Arts) · ARTE TOKYO × NIGHT MUSEUM 国立西洋美術館
Museum Buildings Walking Tour Exhibition
Sat 21 Nov · Tokyo National Museum, Ueno
Volunteer-led walk around the historic buildings of the Tokyo National Museum grounds, drop-in with museum admission.
11:30 to 12:10 on 21 Nov; 12:00 to 12:40 on 28 Nov · Map · Source: Tokyo National Museum · たてもの散歩ツアー（11月）
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