What is the cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine?

The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine is to subway which costs ¥160 - ¥190 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine?

The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ¥2000 - ¥2500.

Is there a direct bus between Ueno (Station) and Asakusa Shrine?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 上野駅前 and arriving at 奥浅草. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Ueno (Station) and Asakusa Shrine?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 上野 Ueno and arriving at 浅草 Asakusa. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine?

The distance between Ueno (Station) and Asakusa Shrine is 3 km.

How do I travel from Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine without a car?

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs ¥160 - ¥190.

How long does it take to get from Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine?

The subway from 上野 Ueno to 浅草 Asakusa takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine bus from?

Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 上野駅前 station.

Where do I catch the Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine train from?

Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, depart from 上野 Ueno station.

Where does the Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine bus arrive?

Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 奥浅草 station.

Where does the Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine train arrive?

Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, arrive at 浅草 Asakusa station.

Where can I stay near Asakusa Shrine?

There are 12789+ hotels available in Asakusa Shrine.

Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 上野 Ueno to 浅草 Asakusasubway G
16 min
¥160–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from 上野駅前 to 奥浅草bus 上４６
24 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrinetaxi 3.2 km
3 min
¥2,000–2,500
Walk
1. Take the walk from Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrinewalk 2.4 km
29 min
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 上野 Ueno to 浅草 Asakusasubway G
2. Take the bus from 東武浅草駅前 to 二天門bus 都０８（Ｔ０８） / ...
17 min

Ueno (Station) to Asakusa Shrine by foot and subway

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Distance: 3 km
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan and Asakusa Shrine, Japan?

Tokyo Metro operates a subway from 上野 Ueno to 浅草 Asakusa every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥160–190 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 上野駅前 to 奥浅草 every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 14 min.

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