Ueno Station facts for kids
Ueno Station (pronounced "Oo-eh-no Eh-ki") is a very important train station in Tokyo, Japan. It's like a big hub where many different train lines meet. Two main companies run trains here: JR East and Tokyo Metro.
Ueno Station is in a part of Tokyo called Taitō. It's a busy place where people can catch trains to many different parts of the city and even to other cities in Japan. Just remember, Ueno Station is different from Keisei-Ueno Station, which is another station nearby.
What Trains Stop at Ueno?
Ueno Station is a major stop for many train lines. This means you can travel to lots of places from here!
JR East Lines
JR East runs many trains, including super-fast bullet trains and local lines that go around Tokyo.
- Tōhoku Shinkansen: This is a super-fast bullet train line! From Ueno, you can go to Tokyo (the main station) or to Ōmiya and beyond. It's great for long trips.
- Yamanote Line: This is a famous loop line that goes around central Tokyo. It stops at many popular places. From Ueno, you can go to Okachimachi or Uguisudani.
- Keihin-Tōhoku Line: This line runs north to south through Tokyo. It has both fast "Rapid" trains and "Local" trains that stop at every station. You can go to Akihabara or Tabata.
- Tōkaidō Line: This line connects Tokyo to areas south and west. From Ueno, trains go towards Akabane or Oku.
- Jōban Line: This line goes north from Tokyo. From Ueno, the next stop is Nippori.
Tokyo Metro Lines
Tokyo Metro runs the subway system, which is great for getting around underground in the city.
- Ginza Line: This is one of Tokyo's oldest subway lines. From Ueno, you can travel to Ueno-hirokōji or Inarichō.
- Hibiya Line: This subway line also runs through important parts of Tokyo. From Ueno, you can go to Naka-Okachimachi or Iriya.
Images for kids
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Main hall, 2019
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The Hibiya Line platforms in May 2008
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First station building, south entrance, 1912
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Yamanote Line platform 2 in March 2016 following the addition of low-height platform edge doors
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Platforms 14 and 15
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The Ginza Line platform 1 in October 2018
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The Hibiya Line platforms in January 2018
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JR Ueno Station District Gate in January 2018
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Ueno Park District Gate in October 2018
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Ueno Park District Gate in October 2018
