Tokyo SkytreevsUeno Park
Tokyo Skytree and Ueno Park are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Tokyo Skytree scores slightly better than Ueno Park. Tokyo Skytree comes in at #6 in Tokyo with approval from 5 reviewers including Time Out, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Tokyo Skytree
Fodor's
Time Out
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida, Tokyo 131-0045
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Fodor's "Opened in 2011 to mixed reviews, this 2,000-plus-foot-tall skyscraper has become a symbol of the ongoing revival of the eastern side of the city." Full review
Time Out "The tallest freestanding tower in the world opened on May 22 this year, rising to a height of 634m over the Sumida-ku skyline." Full review
The Telegraph "One landmark in Tokyo that is, quite literally, impossible to miss is Tokyo Skytree." Full review
Afar Magazine "At the base of the tower, is the Sumida Aquarium and a slew of shops and restaurants. The tower boasts two observation decks with views of the sprawling city and on a clear day Mount Fuji." Full review
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For impeccable multi-course Japanese dining with views of the Skytree try La Sora Seed.
Frommer's "Plenty of 360-degree viewing areas that make the hour or so you spend here go quickly." Full review
Ueno Park
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
National Geographic The Telegraph Frommer's
Uenokoen, Taito, Tokyo 110-0007
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Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This park, which is the largest and oldest in Tokyo, really captures the imagination." Full review
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Come here in April for the sight of the cherry trees in blossom.
Condé Nast Traveler "Tokyo's first public park, Ueno Park took over what was once the sacred temple grounds of Kan'ei-ji Temple, no longer standing after being destroyed in the Boshin War in 1868." Full review
National Geographic "The park also features temples, shrines, pagodas, a pond, and the Ueno Zoo, home to giant pandas. " Full review
The Telegraph "Museums, gardens, shrines, lotus ponds and even a few pandas at the zoo – the expansive, green Ueno Park is a great one-stop shop." Full review
Frommer's "One of the largest parks in Tokyo and one of the most popular places in the city for Japanese families on a day's outing. It's a cultural mecca, with a number of attractions." Full review
