In conjunction with Tokyo Cultural Heritage Week (October 28th (Sat) - November 5th (Sun), 2017), we will be holding an event introducing cultural properties at Ueno Zoo, including animals designated as natural monuments. Why not spend a day in autumn strolling through the zoo and reflecting on the value and preservation of cultural properties?
Please note that the registered name of a cultural property may differ from its name within the park. The names in parentheses in the table in this article are the names used within the park. Also, please understand that some animals may not be viewable depending on their health condition.
"Cultural assets"
Under the Cultural Properties Protection Act, cultural properties are classified into six categories: "Tangible Cultural Properties (buildings, crafts, etc.)", "Intangible Cultural Properties (theater, music, etc.)", "Folk Cultural Properties (customs, traditions, folk performing arts, etc.)", "Monuments (archaeological sites, scenic spots, flora and fauna, etc.)", "Cultural Landscapes (landscapes formed by the lives of local people, etc.)", and "Traditional Building Groups (traditional buildings that form a historical landscape, etc.)".
"Important Cultural Property"
These are tangible cultural properties that have been designated by the government as "important."
"Natural Monument"
Among the plants and animals designated as "monuments," those designated as "important" by the national government, prefectural governments, etc.
"Special Natural Monument"
These are "natural monuments" that have been designated by the government as "particularly important."
Distribution of explanation cards
During Tokyo Cultural Heritage Week, "explanatory cards" will be distributed at East Garden Gneral Information Center.
Card distribution time: 9:30 AM each day. *Distribution will end once supplies run out.
Card distribution location: East Garden Gneral Information Center
[Target animals]
| type | name | number |
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| Important cultural property | Former Kan'ei-ji Temple Five-storied Pagoda | 1 building |
| Special Natural Monument | Red-crowned Crane | 4羽 |
| Storks (Oriental White Stork) | 2羽 |
| Japanese serow (Japanese Serow) | 1 head |
| Japanese Giant Salamander | 3 heads |
| Natural Monument (National Designation) | Steller's Sea Eagle | 3羽 |
| White-tailed Eagle | 1羽 |
| Lidth's Jay | 10羽 |
| Japanese Wood Pigeon | 2羽 |
| Red-headed Wood Pigeon | 31羽 |
| Eurasian Collared-dove | 6羽 |
| Dormouse | 1 head |
*The number of individuals is as of the end of September 2017.
Important Cultural Property: Former Kan'ei-ji Temple Five-storied Pagoda
Cultural Heritage Week Special guided tour: "Animals Designated as Natural Monuments"
Join Animal Guide as you tour the area to observe the appearance and lifestyle of animals designated as natural monuments.
We will also discuss how its importance as a cultural property was recognized, as well as its current status in the wild, so please take this opportunity to take a closer look at these precious animals that inhabit Japan.
Date and time October 31st (Tuesday), November 2nd (Thursday), 2017
Each day from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM [Held rain or shine]
Meeting place In front of the guided tour meeting sign next to the panda enclosure East Garden
How to participateIf you wish to participate, please come to the meeting place by the start time.
*Please refrain from participating in school events or in groups of 10 or more people.
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| Natural Monument Lidth's Jay | Natural Red-headed Wood Pigeon |
◎Related Information
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Events at Tama Zoo during Tokyo Cultural Heritage Week (October 26, 2017)
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Events at Tokyo Sea Life Park during Tokyo Cultural Heritage Week (October 26, 2017)
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Events at Inokashira Park Zoo during Tokyo Cultural Heritage Week (October 26, 2017)
(October 26, 2017)
