Can I recreate the Joshiraku shot right at the Ueno Zoo entrance?

Yes, the gate area is publicly accessible from the outside, so you can photograph the general angle without entering the zoo. Try a weekday morning because weekends often have queue lines and heavy foot traffic.

Do I need a zoo ticket to visit this anime location?

No, the entrance forecourt itself can be viewed from the public approach area. You only need a ticket if you want to go inside Ueno Zoo.

Are photos allowed around the Ueno Zoo gate and are there any etiquette tips?

Casual photography in the public area is generally fine, but avoid blocking the entrance, queue lanes, or photographing visitors too closely. Staff guidance and temporary signs can change during busy periods or special events.

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joshiraku ueno zoo gate

Joshiraku

Tokyo

Episode

Ep. 9

Time

8m 7s

Google Map

35.7160, 139.7725

Nearest Station: Ueno Station (JR Yamanote Line / Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Hibiya Line) or Keisei-Ueno Station (Keisei Line)
Walk: 8 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Weekday morning or late afternoon for lighter crowds and easier photo matching
Crowd level: Can be crowded

The five main girls stand together in front of the Ueno Zoo entrance gates during their playful outing in Episode 9.
This moment appears during the group’s outing around Ueno, when the five girls gather in front of the Ueno Zoo entrance and continue their trademark stream of casual chatter and jokes, creating a bright, playful everyday mood. Their emotions here feel excited and curious, as if they are about to begin a spontaneous mini trip; just before this, the conversation revolves around their destination and absurd associations, and after this, the episode naturally shifts into a more sightseeing-like setting where the girls’ chemistry drives the comedy. The anime recreates the area in front of the Ueno Zoo entrance gates with impressive accuracy, especially the open pedestrian space, railing layout, and the admission facilities visible behind them, which make the real spot easy to identify. The composition is simplified in the anime, so many of the real-life signs, temporary guidance boards, queue lines, and dense crowds are toned down to keep the characters visually prominent. In reality, the entrance is usually livelier than shown in the episode, especially on weekends, but the overall streetscape and entrance atmosphere remain very close, making this a highly recognizable and rewarding pilgrimage spot for scene comparison.

Can I recreate the Joshiraku shot right at the Ueno Zoo entrance?: Yes, the gate area is publicly accessible from the outside, so you can photograph the general angle without entering the zoo. Try a weekday morning because weekends often have queue lines and heavy foot traffic.
Do I need a zoo ticket to visit this anime location?: No, the entrance forecourt itself can be viewed from the public approach area. You only need a ticket if you want to go inside Ueno Zoo.
Are photos allowed around the Ueno Zoo gate and are there any etiquette tips?: Casual photography in the public area is generally fine, but avoid blocking the entrance, queue lanes, or photographing visitors too closely. Staff guidance and temporary signs can change during busy periods or special events.