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Special Guide: Find Animal Motifs on the Five-Storied Pagoda (Ueno Zoo, Tokyo Cultural Property Week)

Japanese title: 特別ガイド「五重塔で動物モチーフを探そう」（上野動物園・東京文化財ウィーク）

Ueno Zoo, East Garden (in front of the Five-Storied Pagoda) (Ueno Sta.)

A special guided walk for Tokyo Cultural Property Week, looking for animal motifs on the former Kan'ei-ji Five-Storied Pagoda, an Important Cultural Property. 25 people, first come on the day; reception from 10:50 in front of the pagoda. Held in rain; wear comfortable shoes for the gravel path.

Date: Nov 2 (Mon)
Time: 11:00–11:30
Price: Free (zoo admission required)
Kids: Family-friendly, ages 0+
Venue: Ueno Zoo, East Garden (in front of the Five-Storied Pagoda)
Nearest station: Ueno Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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About this event

A special guide during Tokyo Cultural Property Week that looks at the former Kan'ei-ji Five-Storied Pagoda in Ueno Zoo's East Garden from the angle of "animals." In front of the Edo-period pagoda, you search with other participants for animal-shaped carvings and parts of the building named after animals. Held as part of Tokyo's "Edo Tokyo" campaign.

Highlights

Look for animal-motif carvings on the pagoda
Learn which parts of the building are named after animals
See an Edo-period pagoda inside the zoo from an animal's perspective

Good for: People interested in carvings on old buildings or cultural properties
Time needed: About 30 minutes

Good to know

No advance booking; first 25 people on the day
Reception from 10:50 in front of the pagoda. Arrive on time
The pagoda grounds are gravel, so wear comfortable shoes
Held rain or shine

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Distance from major stations

From Nezu: 0.5 km, about 8 min on foot
From Ueno: 0.7 km, about 11 min on foot
From Uguisudani: 0.9 km, about 14 min on foot
From Yushima: 1.0 km, about 16 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

What is Special Guide: Find Animal Motifs on the Five-Storied Pagoda (Ueno Zoo, Tokyo Cultural Property Week)?: A special guide during Tokyo Cultural Property Week that looks at the former Kan'ei-ji Five-Storied Pagoda in Ueno Zoo's East Garden from the angle of "animals." In front of the Edo-period pagoda, you search with other participants for animal-shaped carvings and parts of the building named after animals. Held as part of Tokyo's "Edo Tokyo" campaign.
When is Special Guide: Find Animal Motifs on the Five-Storied Pagoda (Ueno Zoo, Tokyo Cultural Property Week)?: Nov 2 (Mon)
What are the opening hours of Special Guide: Find Animal Motifs on the Five-Storied Pagoda (Ueno Zoo, Tokyo Cultural Property Week)?: 11:00–11:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Special Guide: Find Animal Motifs on the Five-Storied Pagoda (Ueno Zoo, Tokyo Cultural Property Week) cost?: Free (zoo admission required)
Where is Special Guide: Find Animal Motifs on the Five-Storied Pagoda (Ueno Zoo, Tokyo Cultural Property Week) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Ueno Zoo, East Garden (in front of the Five-Storied Pagoda). The nearest station is Ueno Sta..

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Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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