Shinobazu pond is a huge pond located inside Ueno Park in Tokyo, a very popular spot among tourists and Japanese locals.
The most famous spot is the lotus pond, but you can also enjoy riding a boat in the boat pond.
Here is the entrance.


The prices and conditions are written in English, so it’s easy to understand even for foreign tourists.
You can choose between many types of boats.



You can rent a row boat for 600 yen an hour.
- Pedal boat for 30 min: 600 yen
- Swan boat for 30 min: 700 yen
That’s really cheap if you share it with friends.
There’s a lot of people who come to spend a romantic moment.
Swan boats are also very popular among children and families.
What about spending one hour in a pond in the middle of Tokyo surrounded by buildings?
Map:
Site : http://www.tokyo-park.net/1310601001_01.html
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