Ueno Hotels: Location, Access and Tips
Ueno, in Taito Ward, is next to Ueno Park and the Ameyoko market street. JR Ueno has Shinkansen and conventional lines plus two Tokyo Metro lines, and Keisei Ueno is the terminus of the Skyliner to Narita.
Getting there
The Keisei Skyliner runs from Narita Airport to Keisei Ueno in about 43 minutes (to Nippori in about 36 minutes). From Haneda, change to the JR lines at Shinagawa or Hamamatsucho.
Good for
- Narita users: the Skyliner runs directly to Keisei Ueno
- Museum visits in Ueno Park
- Travellers heading north by Shinkansen (Tohoku direction)
- Budget-minded travellers comparing central Tokyo prices
Watch out for
- JR Ueno and Keisei Ueno are separate stations; allow a short walk between them.
- Farther from Shibuya and Shinjuku than central or western hotels.
- Tokyo charges an accommodation tax per person per night.
Booking tips
- If you fly Narita, a hotel near Keisei Ueno saves a transfer.
- Asakusa is also on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line from Ueno, which suits temple sightseeing.
- Several Japanese cities charge an accommodation tax per person per night on top of the room rate. Check whether the listed price includes it.
FAQ
How long is Narita to Ueno?
About 43 minutes on the Keisei Skyliner to Keisei Ueno.
Is Ueno a good base?
Yes for Narita flights, museums and northern Tokyo sights; less so if most of your plans are in Shibuya or Shinjuku.