Self-Guided Walking Tour of Taito City, Tokyo

Built in 1631 by Tenkai, the founder of the Tendai sect, Kannon-do Temple is one of the oldest buildings in the city. Unlike many other monuments, it has survived time and has only undergone restorations to return it to its original condition.

As you have seen, this park is full of wonders to discover, which trace the past events and traditions of the city! But let's go back to its history together, to understand its importance and the enthusiasm it arouses among visitors from all over the world.

Here is a monument that pays tribute to Doctor Wani, a scholar who is said to have come from Korea to introduce Confucianism to Japan. But that's only one side of the story. Because we don't really know if it's true, and even if this character, the famous Doctor Wani, really existed.

If there's one statue you can't miss in Ueno Park, it's this one! Proudly sitting on his trusty steed, this man played such an important role for the country that he ended up there, in one of Tokyo's most famous parks, several meters high.

You have a Shinto shrine in front of you, called Ueno Tosho-gu. You should know that Tosho was the posthumous name of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the very first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate, the great dynasty that ruled Japan between 1603 and 1868.

This visit is quite special, since it is a cemetery, but it is not just any cemetery: it is certainly one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Tokyo.

You should know that Ueno Park was built on an ancient religious complex, in this case, the largest and most important Buddhist temple in the capital.

Welcome to the building that houses the largest collection of art and archaeological objects in the country! Founded in 1872, it is also the oldest Japanese museum.

While Ueno Park allows you to take a short nature break in the heart of one of the most populated cities in the world, it also offers an excellent cultural offer thanks to the numerous museums it has.

For those who would not have s쳮ded in engaging with Japanese art, here is a museum that reveals works that we, as French people, all know! Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and even Picasso decorate the walls of this extraordinary building that was built by Le Corbusier.

It is the most recent museum you can find in Ueno Park, since it opened in 1972. It is also the only private museum, it is managed by the Japan Art Association, the oldest art association in Japan.

Here you are here in front of the Shinobazu pond and more precisely in one of the most interesting parts: this is where the lotuses come to bloom and spread their huge leaves every summer!