Beautiful Busy Train station with beautiful surrounding area. Train Station is welll organised and Maintain in every aspect like Cleaning , awesome Loxation,easy to access,well ventilated and shopping area.This the center of busiest city Tokyo and Asakusa Area. My Hotel was nearby that time. Must visit place in Japan becouse of his beautiful Location. One more thing i want to add that food Steet of delicous restaurant aalso nearby. I rsally Enjoyed.
Ueno (literally meaning "upper meadow") Station, is a major train terminal in Tokyo. It is the second stop out of Tokyo Station traveling north on the "Tohoku Honsen," (or "northeast corridor" main line).
We spent our first night in a Asakusa boutique business hotel. We checked into our hotel. Then together we celebrated our safe arrival in Japan at a Japanese eel (Unagi) restaurant just across the street from our hotel. And, afterwards we headed over to the well-known local temple.
Later, we discovered, how very different our respective flights Into Haneda were met with quite remarkable contrasts in weather patterns and conditions. Stormy conditions were predicted for the Tokyo metropolitan area, which included Haneda Airport. One sister got on the ground with minor turbulence. However, our sister and brother from Seattle, had their worst-ever white knuckles turbulence as their plane was mercilessly tossed and turned during their descent. Ultimately, they flew through the turbulent clouds, only to experience a smooth, uneventful final landing. My sister and I were the last to touch-down. Clearly our pilot was well aware of the impending super rough turbulence. He warned everyone, including first class and stewardess to tightly secure their special seatbelts harnesses. We all gave an additional firm tug on our seatbelt straps. Our pilot repeated his worrisome message. Personally, I have never heard a pilot so concerned. My worries increased dramatically about our impending descent into Haneda Airport. We flew through a few huge thundercliuda, but others we flew around. The sun played off of the massive upright cloud formations accentued by the late afternoon sun. There was a terrifying beauty to it all as we waited for our predicted merciless turbulence. Our plane shuttered as we went through several massive clouds. Our pilot skillfully maneuvered us around other clouds in huge tower (cloud pillars) formations as we descended toward Tokyo. But, that was it. Apparently, the violent epicenter of the storm had passed through. Our plane hit only a mild fringe of the storm. As we landed it was clear that a serious rain storm had passed through. There were serious pools of water near and along the runway. But, we were safely on the ground.
Later, we heard from both sister and brother from Seattle of their unsettling, terrifying descent. Apparently, it was their worst ever encounter with turbulence.
But, through it all, each of our three separate planes landed safely. It was good to finally stand on Japanese soil.
At Ueno Station, we exchanged our registered pre-paid rail documents, for actual JR (Japan Rail) passes. Each of us set our activation dates for our respective 5 day Tohoku passes. Mine was a 7 day pass allowing travel throughout the entire length of the Japanese islands.
The bride in the opposite side of the park has a beautiful bridge. You should really check it out at night best it's beautiful lid and a sight to behold.
5 courses
Superb service
Food like art 🖼️
Lunch salmon 🍣 cooked perfectly but tiny portion- if you are hungry get the beef rice 🍚 bowl - huge portion
Act like a tourist visa is expiring tomorrow. Go home with good memories ☺️ And be courteous to busy people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most shops and restaurants at Atre Ueno operate from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays, though individual stores may have slightly different schedules. Restaurants and cafes typically open earlier, around 8:00 AM, to accommodate morning commuters, and some dining establishments stay open until 10:00 PM or 11:00 PM. The food hall and supermarket in the basement may have extended hours. It's advisable to check specific store hours if you're planning to visit a particular shop, as hours can vary during holidays and special occasions.
Yes, Atre Ueno is distinctly different from other shopping facilities near Ueno Station. While Ueno Marui is a standalone department store located a short walk from the station, Atre Ueno is directly integrated into the station building itself, making it more convenient for transit passengers. The shopping centers cater to different audiences—Atre focuses on quick shopping, takeaway food, and convenience items for commuters and travelers, while Marui offers a more traditional department store experience with multiple floors of fashion and lifestyle products.
Yes, several stores within Atre Ueno participate in Japan's tax-free shopping program for foreign tourists. To qualify for tax exemption, you must spend over ¥5,000 (excluding tax) at participating stores in a single day and present your passport showing a temporary visitor status. Look for stores displaying "Tax-Free" signs or ask at individual shop counters. The tax refund counter processes the paperwork, and you'll need to keep purchased items sealed until you leave Japan.
Ueno Station has extensive coin locker facilities located throughout the station complex, though they are technically part of the station rather than Atre Ueno itself. You'll find numerous lockers near the Central Exit, Park Exit, and other major exits, with sizes ranging from small (¥300-400) to large (¥600-700) per day. However, these lockers fill up quickly, especially during peak travel seasons and weekends. If lockers are full, luggage storage services are available at the nearby Ecute Ueno shopping area or at dedicated luggage storage facilities within walking distance of the station.
Atre Ueno offers diverse quick dining options suitable for travelers on tight schedules. The complex features numerous bento shops selling ready-to-eat boxed meals perfect for train journeys, as well as bakeries offering sandwiches and pastries for breakfast or light snacks. Popular chains include ramen shops, curry restaurants, and casual Japanese eateries where meals can be ordered and served within 15-20 minutes. The basement food hall provides grocery items, prepared foods, and Japanese sweets, while cafes throughout the complex serve coffee and light refreshments ideal for short breaks between trains or sightseeing.
