Last updated March 31, 2024
Exploring the culture of old Edo
15. Ueno, Nihonbashi
Dotted with museums and historical spots, Ueno Park is also famous for its cherry blossoms. Take a leisurely stroll through the park and immerse yourself in greenery. A short distance away, stately streetscapes stretch out before you in the Nihonbashi district, once the heart of Tokyo.
- Metropolitan center and sub-center
- Joto
- Culture/History
- Shopping
Route
Select a spot to see details such as tourist information and barrier-free information.
- Start JRUeno Station [Park Exit]
About 9 minutes on foot
About 500 meters - Spot1 Tokyo National Museum
About 9 minutes on foot
About 500 meters - Spot2 Ueno Toshogu Shrine
About 9 minutes on foot
About 500 meters - Spot3 Ueno Park
On foot
- Spot4 Statue of Saigo Takamori
About 4 minutes on foot
About 200 meters - Station Tokyo MetroUeno Station
[Exit 5a]About 6 min. by subway
4th stop - Station Tokyo MetroMitsukoshimae Station [Exit A6]
Direct access from station
- Spot5 COREDO Muromachi
About 2 minutes on foot
About 100 meters - Spot6 Fukutoku-jinja Shrine (Mebuki Inari)
About 7 minutes on foot
About 370 meters - Spot7 Bank of Japan Currency Museum
About 4 minutes on foot
About 190 meters - Goal Tokyo MetroMitsukoshimae Station
[Exit A5]
- Information used in the creation of this website was current as of January 2023
- Indicated route travel times are calculated based on a speed of about 60 meters/minute
Route Details
There is also useful information for when you actually visit a spot, such as the time required, details on restrooms, and travel time between spots.
Explanation of PictogramsNote Items are indicated in dark blue if applicable.
-
- Wheelchair-accessible restroom (located within the ticket gates at train and subway stations unless noted otherwise)
-
- Nursing area (with diaper-changing table, unless noted otherwise)
-
- Written communication possible through communication boards or paper
-
- Osotomate-friendly facility
-
- Parking for the impaired
-
- Explanations, etc. available through tactile maps or in Braille
-
Start JR Ueno Station [Park Exit]
The course starts at the Park Exit of JR Ueno Station.
For station details, refer to the JR East website. -
About 9 minutes on foot
About 500 meters Travel Tips The route from the Park Exit of JR Ueno Station through Ueno Park is wide and safe. -
Spot1 Tokyo National Museum About 2 hours
Founded in 1872, Japan’s oldest museum houses a collection of morethan about 120,000 items including 89 designated National Treasures.
Accessibility Information
Accessibility information is posted on the museum’s website. There is a steep slope up to the entrance of the Main Building, but museum staff can provide assistance.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on B1 of Main Building Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (including diaper-changing stations) located in Main Gate Plaza, on B1 through 2nd floor of Main Building, on 1st and 2nd floors of Heisei Building, and on 1st floor of Toyo Building. Facilities for ostomy pouch users available inside wheelchair-accessible restrooms in Main Gate Plaza, on B1 of Main Building, on 1st floor of Heisei Building, and on 1st floor of Toyo Building.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial operator service)
- Address
- 13-9 Uenokoen, Taito-ku
- Fee
- ¥1,000, university students ¥500 (free of charge for those withimpairments)
- Hours
- 9:00 - 17:00
- Closed days
- Mondays (the following day if Monday is a national holiday)
- Official Website
- http://www.tnm.jp/?lang=en
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
-
About 9 minutes on foot
About 500 meters -
Spot2 Ueno Toshogu Shrine About 30 minutes
This shrine dedicated to the first shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu was built in 1627 and still retains features of Edo period architecture. It is also famous for its cherry blossoms.
Accessibility Information
There is an alternate approach to the shrine that lets wheelchair users get close to the main shrine pavilion. English signage provides an explanation. The area inside the Sukibei Wall is inaccessible to wheelchair users due to gravel, steps, etc.
Restroom Information
No wheelchair-accessible restrooms on premises.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3822-3455
- Address
- 9-88 Uenokoen, Taito-ku
- Fee
- Free (area inside Sukibei Wall: ¥500)
- Hours
- Winter (October to February): 9:00 - 16:30
Summer (March to September): 9:00 -17:30 (Area inside Sukibei Wall closes 30 minutes before closing.) - Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- http://www.uenotoshogu.com/en/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
-
About 9 minutes on foot
About 500 meters -
Spot3 Ueno Park About 1 hour
Formerly part of the sprawling grounds of Kan’eiji Temple during the Edo period, this lush green park is filled with cultural landmarks and historical buildings.
Accessibility Information
The main pathway is mostly flat. The locations of wheelchair-accessible restrooms and accessible routes are shown on maps in the park.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom near Fountain Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms available in 2 locations near Fountain, between Baseball Field and Park Office, in 2 locations near police box in front of zoo, and near zoo's Main Gate. Diaper-changing stations available in 2 locations near Fountain, between Baseball Field and Park Office, in 1 location near police box in front of zoo, and near zoo's Main Gate. Facilities for ostomy pouch users located inside 2 wheelchair-accessible restrooms near Fountain, inside wheelchair-accessible restroom between Baseball Field and Park Office, and near zoo's Main Gate.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3828-5644 (Ueno Park Office)
- Address
- 5-20 Uenokoen, Taito-ku
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Unrestricted
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- https://www.kensetsu.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/jimusho/toubuk/ueno/index_top.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
-
On foot
-
Spot4 Statue of Saigo Takamori About 15 minutes
This bronze statue built in 1877 commemorates the devoted samurai and military leader from Satsuma domain who played an influential role in the fall of the Shogunate and reinstatement of the Emperor at Edo Castle, as well as the subsequent Boshin War fought between the Shogunate and forces loyal to the imperial court.
Accessibility Information
The area around the statue is flat and visitors can get a close-up look. Use the elevators in the shopping complex near the statue (in operation 10:00 AM-11:00 PM) to go down toward the Hirokoji Gate.
Restroom Information
No wheelchair-accessible restrooms available near statue.
Facility Information
- Address
- Uenokoen, Taito-ku
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Unrestricted
- Closed days
- None
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
-
About 4 minutes on foot
About 200 meters Travel Tips Use the elevator at the nearby shopping complexes to get down to the street below. Cross at the intersection and take the Exit 5a elevator in front of Marui down to the basement. Then, head toward Exit 9 to get to the ticket gate with an elevator down to the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line platform. Take the Ginza Line and get off at Mitsukoshimae Station. Use Exit A6 for COREDO Muromachi 1 and Exit A4 for COREDO Muromachi 3. The buildings are directly connected to the station underground for easy passage during rainy weather. Tokyo Metro Ueno Station [Exit 5a]
About 6 min. by subway
4th stop Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station [Exit A6]
Direct access from station
-
Spot5 COREDO Muromachi About 1 hour
This four-building shopping complex is filled with trendy shops and restaurants. The Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center is located on the B1 level of COREDO Muromachi 1.
Accessibility Information
The facility consists of four buildings (1, 2, 3, and Terrace), each with direct underground access to Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station. A tactile map and intercom are available at the entrance.
Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with ostomate facilities) located on 1st - 4th floor of COREDO Muromachi 1, B1 - 2nd floor of COREDO Muromachi 2, B1 - 2nd floor and 4th floor of COREDO Muromachi 3, and B1-2nd floor of COREDO Muromachi Terrace. Regular diaper-changing stations are available inside wheelchair-accessible restrooms on 1st, 2nd, and 4th floors of COREDO Muromachi 1, B1-1st floor of COREDO Muromachi 2, B1 - 2nd floor of COREDO Muromachi 3, and B1 floor of COREDO Muromachi Terrace. Diaper-changing stations usable by adults are available inside wheelchair-accessible restrooms on 4th floor of COREDO Muromachi 1, B1 floor of COREDO Muromachi 2, 1st floor of COREDO Muromachi 3, and B1 floor of COREDO Muromachi Terrace.You can check real-time information about available and crowded restrooms using the following link.
https://vacan.com/en/building/2xrg3rKnFacility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3242-0010 (Nihonbashi Information Center)
- Address
- COREDO Muromachi 1: 2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku
COREDO Muromachi 2: 2-3-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku
COREDO Muromachi 3: 1-5-5 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku
COREDO Muromachi Terrace: 3-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku - Hours
- Varies by shop
- Closed days
- Varies by shop
- Official Website
- https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/urban/coredo-muromachi/e/index.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
-
About 2 minutes on foot
About 100 meters Travel Tips Exit from the 1st floor and go straight along the street between COREDO Muromachi 1 & 2. The street is wide and flat, but there is no guardrail. -
Spot6 Fukutoku-jinja Shrine (Mebuki Inari) About 10 minutes
Said to have been founded during the Jogan era (859-876), this shrine had a strong following among military commanders and was even visited many times by the first shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Accessibility Information
There is an elevator that goes up to the main shrine. The area around the main shrine is mostly smooth and easily accessible to wheelchairs.
Restroom Information
No restrooms on premises.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3276-3550
- Address
- 2-4-14 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku
- Fee
- Free entry to grounds
- Hours
- Unrestricted
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- http://mebuki.jp/en/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
-
About 7 minutes on foot
About 370 meters Travel Tips Cross Chuo-dori Avenue at the traffic light in front of COREDO Muromachi 1 & 3. The route to the Bank of Japan Currency Museum is flat, but there are some traffic lights along the way. -
Spot7 Bank of Japan Currency Museum About 1 hour
The museum of the Bank of Japan’s Institute of Monetary and Economic Studies collects and preserves currency and currency-related materials. Its permanent collection includes large and small oval gold coins once used as currency in Japan.
Accessibility Information
The exhibition space is flat and consists of a single floor. The exhibits are at a height of about 75 centimeters, making them easily visible to wheelchair users. There are also many hands-on exhibits.
Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities and diaper-changing station) located past exhibition room on 2nd floor.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3277-3037
- Address
- 1-3-1 Nihonbashihongokucho, Chuo-ku (inside Bank of Japan Annex Building)
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- 9:30-16:30
- Closed days
- Mondays (open if Monday is a national holiday)
- Official Website
- http://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/english/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
-
About 4 minutes on foot
About 190 meters Travel Tips Go back toward COREDO Muromachi and take the Exit A5 elevator next to the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store down to Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station. -
Goal Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station [Exit A5]
The course finishes at Exit A5 of Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station.
For station details, refer to the Tokyo Metro website.
Sightseeing spots around the area between
Ueno and Nihonbashi
-
Spot8 Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
The main building of this long-established Japanese department store is designated as a Nationally Important Cultural Property.
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on 3rd floor of Annex Building Restroom Information
Main Building: Wheelchair-accessible restrooms available on B1 and 1st/2nd/5th/7th floors. Ostomate facilities are located inside wheelchair-accessible restrooms on B1 and 2nd floor; regular diaper-changing station inside wheelchair-accessible restroom on 2nd and 7th floors; and diaper-changing stations (can be used by adults) inside wheelchair-accessible restrooms on B1, 1st and 5th floors.
Annex Building: Wheelchair-accessible restrooms available on all floors. Ostomate facilities are located inside wheelchair-accessible restrooms on 6th and 7th floors, regular diaper-changing stations inside wheelchair-accessible restrooms on B2, B1, Parking building 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, and 10th floors and diaper-changing station (can be used by adults) inside wheelchair-accessible restroom on 3rd floor.Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3241-3311
- Address
- 1-4-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku
- Hours
- 10:00 - 19:00 (restaurants on the 9th and 10th floors of the Annex building are open 11:00 - 22:00; 1st floor and basement floors of the Main Building and the Annex are open until 19:30)
- Closed days
- Irregular holidays
- Official Website
- https://www.mitsukoshi.mistore.jp.e.bm.hp.transer.com/nihombashi.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
-
Spot9 Mitsui Memorial Museum
This museum houses Japanese and Asian artworks collected over the 350-year history of the Mitsui family.
Accessibility Information
When wheelchair users use the stairs at the entrance on the 1st floor, please use the level difference machine.The nursing room is in the art salon next to the shop.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom outside galleries Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restroom (with diaper-changing station, trashcan for diapers, and baby seat) located outside galleries.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial operator service)
- Address
- Mitsui Main Building 7F, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku
- Fee
- ¥1,200 (¥1,500 for special exhibitions, free for visitors with impairments; inquire for details)
- Hours
- 10:00 - 17:00 (admission until 16:30)
*Some evening hours depending on exhibition - Closed days
- Mondays (the following day if Monday is a national holiday); periods when exhibitions are being changed; other temporary closings
- Official Website
- https://www.mitsui-museum.jp/english/english.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
-
Spot10 COREDO Nihonbashi
The upper floors of this complex are leased as office space, while the lower floors house commercial tenants.
Accessibility Information
An information center is located on the basement level. The facility is directly connected to Tokyo Metro Nihombashi Station.
Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with diaper-changing stations) available on every floor except 1st.
Facility Information
- Address
- 1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku
- Hours
- 11:00-21:00 (varies by floor/facility)
- Closed days
- Irregular holidays
- Official Website
- http://31urban.jp/lng/eng/nihonbashi.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
-
Spot11 Nihombashi Takashimaya Shopping Center Main
A historic structure whose main building was the first department store to be designated an important cultural property by the Japanese government.
Accessibility Information
Make an advance reservation to use the store concierge service.
*Service does not include restroom assistance.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on 4th floor Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms located on 1st-8th floors. Ostomate facilities and diaper-changing stations (multipurpose bench) are available inside wheelchair-accessible restrooms on 1st, 4th, and 5th floors.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3211-4111
- Address
- 2-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku
- Hours
- 10:30-19:30 (the B2 restaurants are open 11:00 - 21:30 and the special cafeteria and restaurant on the 8th floor are open 11:00 - 22:00)
- Closed days
- Irregular holidays
- Official Website
- https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/tokyo/store_information/index.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.