| the streamlined rooms provide flat-screen tvs and wi-fi, plus minifridges and kettles. on a side street and a 2-minute walk from ueno train station, this low-key hotel is 10 minutes away by foot from the national museum of western art and ueno zoo. breakfast is available, and is served in an unfussy dining room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there are coin-operated laundry facilities
Haneda Airport 29 min
Kaminarimon Gate Senso-ji (11 min)
A 3.9-meter-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple. Ueno Zoo (10 min)
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda. Odaiba (18 min)
Entertainment district on an artificial island featuring museums, a Ferris wheel & more. Imperial Palace (13 min)
This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan. Tokyo Tower (19 min)
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions. Harajuku (26 min)
Cool area known for street art, trendy youth fashion, vintage & cosplay shops & casual street fare. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (23 min)
This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse. Sensō-ji (11 min)
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Roppongi (18 min)
Lively destination featuring bustling bars/nightlife, restaurants, boutiques & fine art venues. Tokyo Skytree (14 min)
World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views. Ueno Onshi Park (12 min)
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums. Edo-Tokyo Museum (16 min)
Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits. Tokyo National Museum (12 min)
Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries. Yoyogi Park (23 min)
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees. Meiji Jingu (25 min)
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden. | 
