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Shinobazu Pond Boat Rental (swan boats), Ueno

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Ueno Park, Taito, Tokyo · near Ueno Station (JR) / Keisei-Ueno (7 min walk)

Shinobazu Pond Boat Rental (swan boats), Ueno in Ueno Park, Taito, Tokyo. Pedal a big white swan boat around a lotus-filled pond in the middle of Ueno Park, an easy add-on to the zoo/museums.

Why children love it: Pedal a big white swan boat around a lotus-filled pond in the middle of Ueno Park, an easy add-on to the zoo/museums.

Honest drawbacks: Pedalling is tiring for adults, and the boathouse may pause in bad weather or off-season; part of the pond fills with lotus in summer.

Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
1.5h
Opening hours
Roughly 09:30/10:00 to 16:30/17:30 depending on season.
Price
Rowboat approx 700 yen/hour; pedal boat approx 600 yen/30 min; swan boat approx 700 yen/30 min (Ueno boat house / tokyo-park sources).
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
outdoor

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