About Ueno Station
Located in Tokyo's Taito Ward, Ueno Station is a major piece of the city's public transportation network. The Ueno district it serves is home to some major attractions in the city, including the Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts, and Ueno Zoo. This makes this a station that is well-used by both travelers and tourists to visit these locations.
There's a good chance you'll find yourself at the station while you explore Tokyo, so it's a good idea to think about baggage storage so you can explore more easily. Instead of trying to find coin lockers at the JR Ueno Station - not to be confused with Keisei Ueno Station - use Bounce to provide you with luggage storage near these top attractions. We partner with local businesses to make it easy to store luggage of any size for as long as you need, so drop the heavy luggage and enjoy this fascinating area of the city without your bags.
How does the luggage storage process work at Ueno Station?
- Effortless booking: Using the Bounce app, you can quickly find and reserve a storage spot near Ueno Station. The intuitive process ensures you can arrange your storage needs whether you plan ahead or upon arrival.
- Secure transactions: Payments are securely handled through the app, eliminating the need for cash or coins and helping you collect those credit card points.
- Flexible storage durations: Unlike hourly lockers at train stations, Bounce offers a flat daily rate. This means that you can store your luggage for as long as you want without worrying about hourly fees.
- Guaranteed availability: With Bounce, you can secure your spot ahead of time, so there are no worries about whether you'll be able to find a place to leave your things.
Getting around near Ueno Station
Ueno Station is perhaps best known as the gateway to several of Tokyo's top attractions. This is the station to use to reach the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Western Art, and the University of the Arts. It's also well-connected to the rest of the city thanks to Tokyo's excellent public transportation system.
Ueno Park
This is a large public park featuring museums like the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Zoo, and beautiful cherry blossoms in spring. It's only a five-minute walk from the station.
A hub for electronics, anime, and gaming culture, you can reach this neighborhood by taking the JR Yamanote Line from Ueno Station to Akihabara Station (5 minutes).
To get here, take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line from Ueno Station to Asakusa Station (10 minutes). Asakusa is a historic district known for the iconic Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise shopping street, and views of the Tokyo Skytree.
Tokyo Skytree is a landmark offering breathtaking views, shopping, and an aquarium. To take advantage of the views, take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line from Ueno Station to Asakusa Station, then transfer to the Tobu Skytree Line to Tokyo Skytree Station (20 minutes).
You can take the JR Yamanote Line from Ueno Station directly to Shinjuku Station in 25 minutes. Here, you'll find a vibrant district with shops, dining, and entertainment, as well as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Many travelers arrive in and depart from Tokyo via this airport. To get here, use the Keisei Skyliner directly from Ueno Station to Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station (45 minutes).
Exploring Ueno’s bustling streets, cultural landmarks, and nearby attractions is much easier without the burden of your bags. With Bounce, you can securely store your luggage, backpacks, and shopping bags and fully enjoy the city’s highlights, from the sprawling Ueno Park to the fascinating National Museum of Nature and Science, with complete peace of mind. Leave your bags behind with Bounce you can make the most of this great area of the city.