Tokyo Outing - Ueno Park and Cherry Blossoms

We went into Tokyo for the day, right at the peak of Cherry blossom season. Our bad - we decided to go to Ueno Park...known for its fabulous displays of cherry blossoms. The fabulous crowds are not mentioned as frequently...but think Disneyland on a holiday weekend.   Still, it was amazing to see the crowds...though we were so claustrophobic we didn't take photos of the crowds...and the cherry trees were stunning!

 A walk up crowded market streets with fruits, veggies, and Japanese rice snacks. 

Crossing busy streets! 

Temples in the Ueno area - 

 The lake in Ueno park, and pink blossoms

Takoyaki (octopus balls), fried potatoes, fish-on-a-stick, fried calamari - all sorts of picnic and fair-food.  

Torii gates at the entrance to one of the temples - 

The skytrain over the zoo! 

The way home - cherry trees lit up at night in Roppongi