A felicitous 54ha (133-acre) mix of nature and culture in the heart of the city, one of its oldest parks (built in 1873) is known for Tokyo´s most famous springtime sakura (cherry blossoms) and is also home to Shinobazu Pond (grab a boat ride), Ueno Zoo, and a half dozen museums: the National Museum of Nature and Science, the Le Corbusier-designed National Museum of Western Art, the Shitamachi Museum, (history of Tokyo´s traditional working-class district), the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (Japan´s first art museum, marking 100 years in 2026), and the Tokyo National Museum (Japan´s oldest, of national history and culture).
Read more in Tripatini contributor Alex Martin´s post Experiencing Tokyo: Top 10 Musts and 8 Helpful Tips.
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