This district has a long history. It grew from a commercial area that was founded at Kan’eiji Temple in 1628 (the 5th year of the Kan’ei era).
Great names in Japanese literature, such as Ogai Mori and Shotaro Ikenami, have frequented the district.
The district has many restaurants and drinking places. Enjoy great food and drink when you visit Ueno.
*At this two-day local gourmet festival, visitors who buy a badge enjoy special fixed-price menus at member restaurants and bars in the area. “Tabenaito, Nomanaito” means “Let’s eat and drink tonight.”