VIDEO| Ueno: Home to the popular zoo, museums and temples

Tokyo’s Ueno District is a center of a flurry of activities for both tourists and locals alike. Ueno is home to Japan’s oldest zoo, many museums and a French-style modern park famous for its bounty of cherry blossoms in the spring. In the mood for some shopping? Ameyoko streets here draws shoppers in for everything from fresh fish to stylish handbags and sneakers. This is a great location for a day trip into the city.