Discover Tranquility at Ueno Toshogu Shrine

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the center of Hitachi, head southeast on Route 6 (National Route 6) towards the Mito area. Follow the signs for the Joban Expressway and merge onto it. Continue on the expressway for approximately 50 kilometers. Take the exit toward Ueno from the expressway, then follow the signs for Ueno Toshogu Shrine. The shrine is located at 9-88 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007. There is a parking area nearby, which may incur a fee of around 500-1000 yen per hour.

• Train

  To reach Ueno Toshogu Shrine using public transportation, start at Hitachi Station. Purchase a ticket for the JR Joban Line towards Ueno Station. The journey will take approximately 1 hour and cost around 1300 yen. Once you arrive at Ueno Station, exit the station and follow the signs for Ueno Park. The shrine is located within Ueno Park, about a 10-minute walk from the station. Follow the path through the park, and you will find Ueno Toshogu Shrine at 9-88 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007.

• Bus

  An alternative option is to take a bus from Hitachi. Head to the Hitachi Bus Terminal and board a bus heading to Ueno Station. The bus ride typically takes about 1.5 hours and costs around 1500 yen. When you arrive at Ueno Station, follow the signs to Ueno Park, which is a short walk away. Ueno Toshogu Shrine is located at 9-88 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, within the park.