Map of Ueno Station Tokyo – Shinkansen, Train Lines, Exits & Transfer Guide

Ueno Station is a major railway, Shinkansen and subway interchange serving the Ueno district of Taitō ward in northern central Tokyo. The station connects northern Shinkansen routes with JR East urban, suburban and regional services and the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya lines.

The station stands between Ueno Park and its museum district to the west and commercial streets extending towards Asakusa to the east. Ameyoko shopping street, Keisei-Ueno Station, Ueno Zoo and several of Tokyo’s most important museums are within walking distance.

This map of Ueno Station Tokyo provides a location guide to the Shinkansen platforms, conventional JR and Tokyo Metro lines, major exits, transfer routes, Keisei-Ueno Station, airport services and nearby attractions.

## Quick Answer

Ueno Station is located in Taitō ward in northern central Tokyo. Use the Park Exit for Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo and the museums, the Hirokoji or Shinobazu side for Ameyoko and Keisei-Ueno Station, or the Asakusa Exit for streets east of the railway.

## Map of Ueno Station Tokyo

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

## Where Is Ueno Station Located?

Ueno Station is located in Ueno in Taitō ward, Tokyo, Japan.

The station stands immediately east of Ueno Park and north of the Ameyoko shopping district.

The western side provides access to Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo, the Tokyo National Museum, National Museum of Nature and Science and National Museum of Western Art.

The southern and southwestern sides provide access to Ameyoko, Keisei-Ueno Station, Ueno-hirokoji and Okachimachi.

The eastern side serves Higashi-Ueno, local hotels and streets extending towards Asakusa.

The map marker identifies the JR Hirokoji Exit and Central Gate area on the southern side of the station.

## Shinkansen and Train Services

## JR East Shinkansen

Ueno is a major underground Shinkansen station on routes operating north from Tokyo Station.

### Tohoku Shinkansen

The Tohoku Shinkansen connects Ueno with destinations across northern Honshu.

Northbound destinations may include Ōmiya, Utsunomiya, Kōriyama, Fukushima, Sendai, Morioka and Shin-Aomori.

Southbound trains operate one stop to Tokyo Station.

Train categories and stopping patterns vary, and not every service stops at every station.

### Hokkaido Shinkansen

Selected services continue beyond Shin-Aomori through the Seikan Tunnel towards Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.

Passengers continuing farther into Hokkaido normally transfer to conventional railway services.

### Yamagata Shinkansen

Yamagata Shinkansen services connect Ueno with destinations including Fukushima, Yonezawa, Yamagata and Shinjō.

These trains may operate coupled with Tohoku Shinkansen services for part of the journey.

### Akita Shinkansen

Akita Shinkansen services connect Ueno with Morioka, Tazawako, Kakunodate, Ōmagari and Akita.

These trains commonly operate coupled with Tohoku Shinkansen services between Tokyo and Morioka.

### Joetsu Shinkansen

The Joetsu Shinkansen connects Ueno with destinations including Ōmiya, Takasaki, Echigo-Yuzawa, Nagaoka and Niigata.

Seasonal services may also operate towards Gala Yuzawa.

### Hokuriku Shinkansen

The Hokuriku Shinkansen connects Ueno with destinations including Takasaki, Karuizawa, Nagano, Toyama, Kanazawa and stations farther west.

Passengers should check the train name, final destination, departure time and carriage number before entering the Shinkansen concourse.

## Conventional JR Lines

### Yamanote Line

The Yamanote Line provides frequent loop services around central Tokyo.

Southbound and clockwise destinations include Akihabara, Tokyo Station, Shimbashi, Shinagawa, Shibuya and Shinjuku.

Northbound and counterclockwise destinations include Nippori, Tabata, Ikebukuro and other stations around the northern side of the loop.

Passengers should check the direction carefully because trains travel around the loop in opposite directions.

### Keihin-Tōhoku Line

The Keihin-Tōhoku Line provides frequent north–south services through central Tokyo.

Southbound destinations include Akihabara, Tokyo Station, Shinagawa, Kawasaki and Yokohama.

Northbound destinations include Tabata, Akabane, Urawa and Ōmiya.

Rapid trains may skip selected stations during daytime operating periods.

### Utsunomiya Line

The Utsunomiya Line provides regional services north towards destinations including Akabane, Urawa, Ōmiya, Kuki, Oyama and Utsunomiya.

Southbound trains may continue through Tokyo Station onto the Ueno-Tokyo Line.

### Takasaki Line

The Takasaki Line provides regional services towards Akabane, Urawa, Ōmiya, Ageo, Kumagaya and Takasaki.

Many southbound trains continue through Tokyo Station towards Shinagawa and destinations on the Tokaido Line.

### Ueno-Tokyo Line

The Ueno-Tokyo Line allows eligible Utsunomiya, Takasaki and Jōban Line services to continue through Tokyo Station.

Southbound destinations may include Shinagawa, Kawasaki, Yokohama, Ōfuna, Odawara and Atami.

Passengers should check the final destination because trains follow several different routes beyond central Tokyo.

### Jōban Line

Jōban Line services connect Ueno with destinations northeast of Tokyo.

Destinations may include Nippori, Kita-Senju, Matsudo, Kashiwa, Toride, Tsuchiura, Mito and stations farther north.

Local, rapid and limited-express services have different stopping patterns.

### Limited Express Hitachi and Tokiwa

Limited Express Hitachi and Tokiwa services operate on the Jōban Line.

Destinations may include Mito, Katsuta, Hitachi, Iwaki and Sendai, depending on the train.

A limited-express ticket or eligible reservation is required in addition to the ordinary fare.

## Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

The Tokyo Metro Ginza Line serves underground platforms beneath the station district.

### Towards Shibuya

Southbound and westbound destinations include Ueno-hirokoji, Suehirochō, Kanda, Nihombashi, Ginza, Shimbashi, Akasaka-mitsuke, Omote-sandō and Shibuya.

### Towards Asakusa

Eastbound trains operate towards Inarichō, Tawaramachi and Asakusa.

The Ginza Line provides a convenient direct connection between Ueno and many major central Tokyo shopping and sightseeing districts.

## Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line

The Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line serves a separate underground platform area.

### Towards Naka-meguro

Southbound destinations include Naka-okachimachi, Akihabara, Ningyōchō, Kayabachō, Hatchōbori, Ginza, Roppongi, Ebisu and Naka-meguro.

### Towards Kita-Senju

Northbound destinations include Iriya, Minowa, Minami-Senju and Kita-Senju.

Many trains continue beyond Kita-Senju onto the Tobu Skytree Line.

Passengers should check the final destination because through services may continue beyond the Tokyo Metro network.

## Keisei-Ueno Station

Keisei-Ueno is a separate underground Keisei Electric Railway terminal southwest of JR Ueno Station beside Ueno Park.

It is within walking distance but is not located inside the JR or Tokyo Metro ticketed areas.

### Keisei Skyliner

The Keisei Skyliner provides reserved-seat airport services between Keisei-Ueno, Nippori and Narita Airport.

A Skyliner ticket is required in addition to the ordinary fare.

### Keisei Main Line

Keisei Main Line services operate towards Nippori, Aoto, Keisei-Funabashi, Keisei-Tsudanuma, Keisei-Narita and other destinations.

Service categories and stopping patterns vary.

### Narita Airport

The Skyliner is generally the most direct premium railway service between Ueno and Narita Airport.

Other Keisei services may also reach the airport but take longer and have different stopping patterns.

## Station Areas

### Hirokoji Exit

The Hirokoji Exit serves the southern side of JR Ueno Station.

It is convenient for Ameyoko, Marui, Ueno-hirokoji, Okachimachi and transfers towards Keisei-Ueno.

The map marker identifies this general entrance area.

### Central Ticket Gate

The Central Ticket Gate is one of the principal JR gate areas.

It provides access to the main station concourse, passenger information facilities and several station exits.

### Park Exit

The Park Exit provides the most direct general access to Ueno Park and the museum district.

It is convenient for Ueno Zoo, the Tokyo National Museum, National Museum of Nature and Science and National Museum of Western Art.

### Shinobazu Exit

The Shinobazu Exit serves the southwestern side of the station.

It is useful for Ameyoko, Shinobazu Pond and walking routes towards Keisei-Ueno Station.

### Asakusa Exit

The Asakusa Exit serves the eastern side of the station.

It provides access towards Higashi-Ueno, local hotels, Asakusa-dori and streets leading towards Asakusa.

### Iriya Exit

The Iriya Exit serves the northeastern and eastern side of the station complex.

It is useful for local hotels, residential streets and destinations towards Iriya.

### Yamashita Exit

The Yamashita Exit provides access towards the southwestern station area and Ueno Park direction.

Entrance arrangements may differ according to construction and station operating conditions.

### Panda Bridge Exit

The Panda Bridge area provides elevated pedestrian access between the station and parts of Ueno Park.

It can be useful for visitors approaching the park and museum district from the upper station levels.

### Shinkansen Transfer Gates

Transfer gates connect conventional JR services with the underground Shinkansen concourse.

Passengers using paper tickets should keep their basic-fare and Shinkansen tickets available.

### Underground Shinkansen Platforms

The Shinkansen platforms are several levels below the conventional railway station.

Allow additional time when transferring, particularly with luggage or during busy travel periods.

### Tokyo Metro Station Area

The Ginza and Hibiya lines use separate underground platform areas connected by station passages.

Passengers should follow the appropriate line colour and platform signs.

### Keisei-Ueno Station Area

Keisei-Ueno Station is southwest of JR Ueno beside Ueno Park.

The transfer requires leaving the JR or Tokyo Metro ticketed area and walking through public passages or streets.

## Station Facilities

• JR East ticket offices and ticket machines

• Shinkansen ticketing facilities

• Reserved-seat ticket machines

• Tokyo Metro ticket machines and staffed gates

• Keisei ticketing facilities at nearby Keisei-Ueno Station

• Passenger information displays

• JR East travel information services

• Elevators, escalators and stairways

• Accessible routes through designated station areas

• Waiting and seating areas

• Toilets and accessible toilets

• Baby-care facilities

• Coin lockers

• Luggage storage and delivery services nearby

• Convenience stores

• Cafés and restaurants

• Ecute Ueno shopping and dining facilities

• Tourist information services

• Local bus connections

• Taxi and private-hire pickup areas

• Airport railway services nearby

• Public Wi-Fi in selected areas

Because the wider Ueno interchange includes JR East, Tokyo Metro and the separate Keisei-Ueno terminal, elevator locations and step-free transfer routes vary between operators and station areas.

## Transfers Between Lines

### Conventional JR Lines to the Shinkansen

Follow signs for the Shinkansen transfer gates and underground platforms.

The transfer involves travelling several levels below the conventional railway concourse.

Allow at least ten to fifteen minutes when unfamiliar with the station or carrying luggage.

### JR East to Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

Follow signs for the Ginza Line from the Central, Hirokoji or Asakusa side of the JR station.

The subway uses separate ticket gates from JR East.

### JR East to Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line

Follow signs for the Hibiya Line and underground station area.

The most convenient route depends on the JR gate and platform used.

Allow several minutes for walking, escalators and separate ticket gates.

### Ginza Line to Hibiya Line

Follow Tokyo Metro transfer signs within Ueno Station.

The lines use separate platforms and different underground levels.

### JR Ueno to Keisei-Ueno

Use the Hirokoji or Shinobazu side and follow signs towards Keisei-Ueno Station.

The walk generally takes several minutes and requires passing through public station areas or streets.

Allow additional time when carrying luggage.

### Tokyo Metro to Keisei-Ueno

Follow signs towards Ueno Park, Shinobazu Pond or Keisei-Ueno Station.

The transfer is outside the ticketed areas and may involve underground passages or street-level walking.

### Shinkansen to Keisei Skyliner

Leave the JR Shinkansen and conventional ticketed areas, then follow signs towards the Shinobazu or Hirokoji side and Keisei-Ueno Station.

Allow at least fifteen to twenty minutes for an unfamiliar transfer.

### Park Side to Asakusa Side

Public passages through and around JR Ueno Station connect the western park side with streets east of the railway.

The station can become crowded during commuter periods, weekends and major events.

## Transport Connections

### Narita Airport

The Keisei Skyliner operates from nearby Keisei-Ueno Station to Narita Airport.

JR alternatives may involve travelling to Tokyo Station for the Narita Express or using another suitable interchange.

Check departure times, ticket requirements and terminal information before travelling.

### Haneda Airport

Ueno does not have a dedicated direct airport express to Haneda.

Common routes involve travelling to Hamamatsuchō for the Tokyo Monorail, Shinagawa for Keikyu services or using a suitable subway connection.

### Tokyo Station

The Yamanote, Keihin-Tōhoku and Ueno-Tokyo lines provide frequent direct services between Ueno and Tokyo Station.

Shinkansen services also operate between the two stations, although ordinary JR trains are generally more practical for this short journey.

### Asakusa

The Tokyo Metro Ginza Line provides direct services between Ueno and Asakusa.

Asakusa can also be reached by bus, taxi or walking from parts of eastern Ueno.

### Local Buses

Local and sightseeing buses operate from stops around Ueno Station.

Routes serve Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, Nezu, Yanaka and surrounding areas.

Passengers should confirm the route number, operator and boarding position before joining a queue.

### Taxis

Taxi ranks and designated pickup areas are available around several station exits.

Choose the station side closest to your destination before entering a taxi queue.

### Walking

Ueno Park, Ameyoko and several museums are immediately around the station.

Okachimachi, Yanaka, Nezu and Kappabashi are farther away but can be reached on foot, by train, bus or taxi.

## Nearby Attractions

• Ueno Park

• Ueno Zoo

• Tokyo National Museum

• National Museum of Nature and Science

• National Museum of Western Art

• Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

• Ueno Royal Museum

• Ameyoko shopping street

• Shinobazu Pond

• Bentendō Temple

• Kaneiji Temple

• Kiyomizu Kannon-dō

• Former Hakubutsukan-Dōbutsuen Station

• Yanaka district

## Visitor Tips

Choose the correct station exit before leaving the ticketed area.

Use the Park Exit for Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo and the principal museum district.

Use the Hirokoji or Shinobazu side for Ameyoko and Keisei-Ueno Station.

Use the Asakusa Exit for hotels and streets east of the railway.

Allow at least ten to fifteen minutes for an unfamiliar transfer between conventional JR services and the underground Shinkansen platforms.

Allow at least fifteen minutes when transferring between the Shinkansen and Keisei-Ueno.

Use the Ginza Line for Asakusa, Ginza, Shimbashi and Shibuya.

Use the Hibiya Line for Akihabara, Ginza, Roppongi, Ebisu and Kita-Senju.

Use the Skyliner from Keisei-Ueno for a reserved-seat journey to Narita Airport.

Check the train destination carefully because Utsunomiya, Takasaki and Jōban Line services follow different routes north of Ueno.

Check whether your Shinkansen operates on the Tohoku, Hokkaido, Yamagata, Akita, Joetsu or Hokuriku route.

Follow railway-company logos and coloured line symbols rather than relying only on platform numbers.

Keep your ticket or transport card available because transfers between operators require separate gates.

Use a staffed gate when travelling with oversized luggage, a stroller or a wheelchair.

Expect heavy crowds during spring cherry-blossom season, weekends and major museum exhibitions.

Do not confuse JR Ueno Station with Keisei-Ueno, Ueno-hirokoji or Ueno-okachimachi stations.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where is Ueno Station?

Ueno Station is located in Taitō ward in northern central Tokyo.

### Which railway companies serve Ueno Station?

JR Ueno is served by JR East, while Tokyo Metro operates the Ginza and Hibiya lines. Keisei-Ueno is a separate nearby Keisei Electric Railway station.

### Which Shinkansen lines serve Ueno Station?

Ueno is served by the Tohoku, Hokkaido, Yamagata, Akita, Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen routes.

### Which conventional JR lines serve Ueno?

The principal lines include the Yamanote, Keihin-Tōhoku, Utsunomiya, Takasaki, Ueno-Tokyo and Jōban lines.

### Which subway lines serve Ueno Station?

The Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya lines serve Ueno.

### Which exit should visitors use for Ueno Park?

Use the Park Exit for Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo and the museum district.

### Which exit should visitors use for Ameyoko?

Use the Hirokoji or Shinobazu side and follow signs towards Ameyoko.

### Which exit should passengers use for Keisei-Ueno?

Use the Hirokoji or Shinobazu side and follow signs towards Keisei-Ueno Station.

### Can passengers travel directly to Tokyo Station?

Yes. Several JR lines provide frequent direct services between Ueno and Tokyo Station.

### Can passengers travel directly to Asakusa?

Yes. The Tokyo Metro Ginza Line provides direct services between Ueno and Asakusa.

### Can passengers travel directly to Shibuya?

Yes. The Ginza and Yamanote lines provide direct services between Ueno and Shibuya.

### Can passengers travel directly to Narita Airport?

Yes. The Keisei Skyliner operates from the separate nearby Keisei-Ueno Station to Narita Airport.

### Is Keisei-Ueno part of JR Ueno Station?

No. Keisei-Ueno is a separate underground station southwest of JR Ueno, although it is within walking distance.

### Is Ueno Station accessible?

Accessible routes and elevators are available, but arrangements vary between JR East, Tokyo Metro and Keisei-Ueno areas. Check the official operator map for the specific service being used.

Related Tokyo Railway Station Maps

Disclaimer: This map is provided as a general location and orientation guide. Station gates, entrances, underground passages, elevator availability, platform access, railway services, transfer routes, Shinkansen operations and airport connections may change because of construction, maintenance or operational requirements. Ueno Station is a large multi-level interchange served by JR East and Tokyo Metro, with the separately operated Keisei-Ueno Station nearby. Check the official map and current information for the specific operator and line before travelling.