Shinobazu Pond, Tokyo
Located within Ueno Park, the Shinobazu Pond is full of water lilies and waterfowl.
Located within Ueno Park, the Shinobazu Pond is full of water lilies and waterfowl. The picturesque little Bentendō Hall shrine, dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten, stands on an islet in the middle of the water. It has a boating area as well.
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About Shinobazu Pond
5-20 Uenokōen, 台東区 Taitō-ku, Tōkyō-to 110-0007, Japan
+81 3-3828-5644
Shinobazu Pond and Nearby Sights on Map
Shitamachi Museum
A small museum that offers a glimpse into life in the area in the early 20th century, with re-created houses and stores, and cultural artifacts
Shitamachi Museum
Many buildings scattered around the Yanaka district survived the bombings of World War II, including this former sake store built in 1910
Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Teien
Not a major tourist attraction, but an interesting bit of history
Ueno Park
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Ueno Zoo
The Ueno Zoo, a part of Ueno Park, is Japan’s oldest zoo and home to over 460 species
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
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National Museum of Western Art
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National Museum of Nature and Science
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SCAI The Bathhouse
A small gallery showing the work of contemporary artists, the building is a former sento, or bathhouse
Kanda Shrine
This shrine has a history dating back to the 8th century and had been highly regarded under the Edo shogunate