Sightseeing
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 UenoInteresting backstreets
Senso-ji Temple
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaPopular. Have a rickshaw ride.
Yanaka
Famous Temple, Cemetery, Cultural walk. Food, Bars, Cafes.
Fabric Street, Nippori Textile Town
4-chōme-33-3 HigashinipporiFamous area for buying various textiles
Ueno
Transport Hub and restaurants, shopping etc.
Shinkansen trains
Public Baths. (Sento). Modern and foreign-friendly.
10 locals recommend
Saito Yu Public Bath and Coin Laundry
6-chōme-59-2 HigashinipporiPublic Baths. (Sento). Modern and foreign-friendly.
Nezu Shrine
1-chōme-28-9 NezuFAMOUS TEMPLE & SHRINE. SHOPS, FOOD, ETC.
For Pokemon and Anime fans, Sunshine City, Ikebukuro is a great day out. It also has restaurants, and a fantastic lookout on the 59th floor.
136 locals recommend
Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo
3-chōme-1-2 HigashiikebukuroFor Pokemon and Anime fans, Sunshine City, Ikebukuro is a great day out. It also has restaurants, and a fantastic lookout on the 59th floor.
FAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET....
FASHION, ANIME, CROWDS, FOOD...
JUST NEAR HARAJUKU STATION ON JR YAMANOTE LINE.
317 locals recommend
Takeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 JingūmaeFAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET....
FASHION, ANIME, CROWDS, FOOD...
JUST NEAR HARAJUKU STATION ON JR YAMANOTE LINE.
Famous Temple near Yanaka Cemetery. 5 mins from Nippori Station.
Cultural area.
7 locals recommend
Tennoji Temple
7-chōme-14-8 YanakaFamous Temple near Yanaka Cemetery. 5 mins from Nippori Station.
Cultural area.
Toshogu Shrine
9-88 UenokōenFamous Shrine in Ueno Park, near the pond and the zoo.
Famous, Huge Buddhist Temple. Near Keisei Ueno Station and in Ueno Park beside the lake. 10 mins from home!
14 locals recommend
Shinobazunoike Bentendo Temple
2-1 UenokōenFamous, Huge Buddhist Temple. Near Keisei Ueno Station and in Ueno Park beside the lake. 10 mins from home!
World Famous "Electric Town". Tax-free Electric goods, Maid Cafes., Anime shops, etc.
860 locals recommend
Akihabara
World Famous "Electric Town". Tax-free Electric goods, Maid Cafes., Anime shops, etc.
Famous COSPLAY Cafe. Direct along the JR Yamanote line, at HARAJUKU, no changes. 20 mins.
103 locals recommend
Kawaii Monster Cafe
4-chōme-31-10 JingūmaeFamous COSPLAY Cafe. Direct along the JR Yamanote line, at HARAJUKU, no changes. 20 mins.
Hakusan Shrine
2-chōme-23-14 NishirokugōFamous Temple/Shrine. Near Sendagi Station 15 min away.
Historic TRAM LINE (Streetcar) STATION.
Toden Arakawa Tram Line.
100m along the street..
Scenic trips. See local life in real-time.
1 x min walk.
This Machiya Station is also an interesting area, famous for good traditional eateries.
7 locals recommend
Machiyaekimae Station
7-chōme-50 ArakawaHistoric TRAM LINE (Streetcar) STATION.
Toden Arakawa Tram Line.
100m along the street..
Scenic trips. See local life in real-time.
1 x min walk.
This Machiya Station is also an interesting area, famous for good traditional eateries.
Order your original Traditional Japanese Name Stamp in 30 minutes from a large variety of models. 5 mins walk.
Shinimonogurui
Order your original Traditional Japanese Name Stamp in 30 minutes from a large variety of models. 5 mins walk.
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums. 5 mins from home.
779 locals recommend
Ueno Park
8 UenokōenPopular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums. 5 mins from home.
"Clothes, shoes, food stuff, bars, restaurants, people, great place to visit..." Beside Ueno Station. 5mins from home.
549 locals recommend
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 Ueno"Clothes, shoes, food stuff, bars, restaurants, people, great place to visit..." Beside Ueno Station. 5mins from home.
Famous Kitchenware Market Street. Runs between Ueno & Asakusa. Traditional Area. Many shops selling Plates, Pottery, Knives, Cutlery, Glassware....interesting.
176 locals recommend
Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Kitchenware Street)
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaFamous Kitchenware Market Street. Runs between Ueno & Asakusa. Traditional Area. Many shops selling Plates, Pottery, Knives, Cutlery, Glassware....interesting.
Parks & Nature
Ueno Park
8 UenokōenTemples, Hire boats, Food, Drinks, Museums, Performers, Coffee shops..
Toneri Park
1-chōme-1-1 TonerikōenHUGE PARK AT END OF THE MONO-RAIL...
GRASS SLIDES....
SWINGS, ETC....
日暮里台緑地
2-chōme-58 NishinipporiInteresting park to stroll or jog to.
Temples to look at.
Nippori Minami Park
5-chōme-19-1 HigashinipporiGreen, swings, slides, relaxing.
In the center of Ueno Park.
Paddle boats, food, drinks, natural beauty.
Swans.
Flowers.
Temple
79 locals recommend
Shinobazu Pond
5-20 UenokōenIn the center of Ueno Park.
Paddle boats, food, drinks, natural beauty.
Swans.
Flowers.
Temple
Famous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature.
8 mins from home
237 locals recommend
Rikugien Garden
6-chōme-16-3 HonkomagomeFamous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature.
8 mins from home
Getting Around
NARITA AIRPORT SKYLINER EXPRESS...
JR YAMANOTE LINE...
KEISEI LINE... ETC.
137 locals recommend
Nippori Station Post Office
2-chōme-21-6 NishinipporiNARITA AIRPORT SKYLINER EXPRESS...
JR YAMANOTE LINE...
KEISEI LINE... ETC.
Tokyo Station Gallery
1-chōme-9-1 MarunouchiShinkansen Terminal
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP...
1050yen, 40mins...
3 STOPS FROM NIPPORI....5 MINS...
ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
9 locals recommend
Senjuohashi Station
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP...
1050yen, 40mins...
3 STOPS FROM NIPPORI....5 MINS...
ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
TOYOTA Rent-a-car Nippori Station Front Shop
2-chōme-26-2 NishinipporiToyota Car Rental Office....3 mins walk from the house.
Major JR Line Train Station. Shinkansen and Narita Skyliner Terminal. Many other lines, buses, restaurants, Shops.
5 mins away.
363 locals recommend
Ueno Station
7-chōme-1 UenoMajor JR Line Train Station. Shinkansen and Narita Skyliner Terminal. Many other lines, buses, restaurants, Shops.
5 mins away.
Arts & Culture
Nezu Shrine
1-chōme-28-9 NezuEdo-Tokyo Museum
1-chōme-4-1 YokoamiYanaka Ginza
3-chōme-13-1 YanakaFamous Traditional Shopping street, with food, temples, bars
National Museum of Western Art
7-7 UenokōenFamous Museum in Ueno Park.
Artworks (traditional, sculpture) are displayed in a traditional japanese house customized by the artist.
9 locals recommend
Asakura Museum of Sculpture
7-chōme-18-10 YanakaArtworks (traditional, sculpture) are displayed in a traditional japanese house customized by the artist.
Taitō City Calligraphy Museum
2-chōme-10-4 NegishiJapanese Traditional Art
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
3-1 KitanomarukōenIn Ueno Park just 5 mins away
Japan cultural museum beside the pond in Ueno Park.
10 mins from home.
22 locals recommend
Shitamachi Museum
2-1 UenokōenJapan cultural museum beside the pond in Ueno Park.
10 mins from home.
Shopping
Akihabara
Electronics, Games, Maid Cafes
Sunshine City
3 Chome-1 HigashiikebukuroHuge mall with aquarium, lookouts, food, clothes, anime shops.
SUPER ELECTRONICS STORE....
TAX FREE FOR TOURISTS....
ENGLISH SPOKEN...
OPPOSITE KEISEI UENO STATION.
39 locals recommend
Yodobashi Ueno
4-chōme-10-10 UenoSUPER ELECTRONICS STORE....
TAX FREE FOR TOURISTS....
ENGLISH SPOKEN...
OPPOSITE KEISEI UENO STATION.
Daiso
4-chōme-4-8 UenoFamous 100yen shop. Very popular. 5 mins away
Drinks & Nightlife
TGI Fridays
4-chōme-9-6 UenoBURGERS, BEER, COCKTAILS, FLAIR BARTENDERS, SALADS
Good food, Drinks, Music. IN JR UENO STATION
11 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Asakusa Rock Shop
Good food, Drinks, Music. IN JR UENO STATION
サルー!ラテンSAKABA
6-chōme-60-9 HigashinipporiInteresting Bar
銀座ケントス
8-chōme-2-1 GinzaKENTO'S GINZA....
GREAT OLDIES DANCE BANDS, FOOD, DRINKS....
JAPANESE CULTURE...
ビッグエコー BIG ECHO 日暮里店
2-chōme-19-7 NishinipporiPrivate rooms, food, Beer, Cocktails...fun times. 3 mins walk from home!
Hoppy Street
2-chōme-3-19 AsakusaReal Japan.
Outdoors dining, and bars.
Popular Craft Beer Brewery and Bar, beside nearby Kita-Senju station. Large range of local and International beers.
beer ma - craft beer shop and bar
2-chōme-62 SenjuPopular Craft Beer Brewery and Bar, beside nearby Kita-Senju station. Large range of local and International beers.
Essentials
FamilyMart
12-1 TakabashiInageya Arakawa Higashi-Nippori
5-chōme-7-6 HigashinipporiHuge Supermarket
AEON My basket
2-chōme-30-2 NishinipporiOpen till 1am.
Supermarket and drinks
FamilyMart Nishi-Nippori 2-Chome Store
2-chōme-29-6 NishinipporiFAMILY MART CONVENIENCE STORE.
1 MIN FROM HOME.
OPEN 24 HRS.