Ueno Station is known as the northern gateway to Tokyo and is a crossroads of history and culture.
To the west of the station lies the vast Ueno Park , home to a number of cultural and leisure spots, including the Tokyo National Museum , the National Museum of Western Art , and Ueno Zoo . The park, rich in nature and with a different look each season, is loved by many people as an oasis in the city.
To the east is the Ameyoko shopping street , a bustling shopping area with a retro Showa-era atmosphere, where a wide variety of products such as food, clothing, and miscellaneous goods are lined up. It is also popular with foreign tourists, and is a spot where you can experience the multinational culture.
Ueno is also famous as an area where temples from the Edo period and traditional streetscapes remain, and historical buildings such as Kan'ei-ji Temple are scattered throughout the area. In recent years, redevelopment has progressed, and the number of modern buildings and restaurants is increasing, allowing you to enjoy an attractive streetscape that blends the past and present.
It is also very well connected, being the starting point for the Tohoku, Hokkaido, Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines , making it an important base for travel to eastern Japan. It is also the starting point for the Keisei Skyliner, which provides easy access to Narita Airport, making it convenient for travel both domestically and internationally.
[Recommended for the following people!] This is the perfect area for people from the countryside who are living in Tokyo for the first time, or for people who want to feel closer to nature and culture. We also recommend this city to people who prioritize access to the Shinkansen and airports.