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How to get fromUeno to Meiji Shrineby train, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Ueno to Meiji Shrine by train, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu to 代々木 Yoyogitrain train Jb
    29 min
    ¥160–290

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ueno to Meiji Shrinetaxi taxi 9.4 km
    12 min
    ¥4,800–6,000

  3. Drive 9.4 km

    1. Drive from Ueno to Meiji Shrinecar car 9.4 km
    12 min
    ¥163–235

  4. Subway via 明治神宮前〈原宿〉 Meiji-jingumae

    1. Take the subway from 湯島 Yushima to 明治神宮前〈原宿〉 Meiji-jingumaesubway subway C
    32 min
    ¥190–230

  5. Train via 御徒町 Okachimachi

    1. Take the train from 御徒町 Okachimachi to 原宿 Harajukutrain train Jy
    45 min
    ¥320–460

  6. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachi to 代々木 Yoyogisubway subway E
    51 min
    ¥170–330

Ueno to Meiji Shrine by train and foot

Calendar3134Weekly Services
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.4 km
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Ueno, Tokyo, Japan and Meiji Shrine, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu to 代々木 Yoyogi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥160–290 and the journey takes 15 min.

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