The Parent · Kaito · Tokyo
Ueno Zoo
I've done Ueno Zoo more times than I can count. The giant panda viewing is lottery-quality on weekends. Weekday morning at opening is when you actually see the animals moving.
Japan's oldest zoo. The giant pandas are the draw but the gorilla house and bird forest are my actual recommendations. A full morning on a budget.
— Kaito, The Parent
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