Narita International Airport is a major travel hub for visitors to Japan’s bustling Kanto area. With no time to waste during your vacation, be sure to hop straight on the Keisei Skyliner to travel from the airport to central Tokyo in just 36 minutes! The Ueno area – one of the most popular sightseeing spots in the city – serves as the starting and ending station on this convenient train line. What is more, the tourist-favorite spot of Nippori is one of the picturesque downtown stops along the way.
All about the Keisei Skyliner that takes just 36 minutes from Narita International Airport to Tokyo!
Keisei Electric Railway's "Skyliner" is an express train connecting Narita International Airport and Keisei Ueno Station. The number of passengers is rapidly increasing due to comfortable and speedy ride time of just 36 minutes from Nippori Station to Airport Terminal 2 Station. All seats on the Keisei Skyliner require reservation, and the fare is 2,580 yen one-way for adults (1,270 yen for a ticket on the Keisei Line and 1,310 yen for a Keisei Skyliner express ticket).
In addition, a special platform has been set up to distinguish the Skyliner from ordinary trains. Please double-check the train and platform when you board as to not make a mistake!
The Keisei Skyliner is an 8-car train with generous leg room and reclining seats for a comfortable ride. All train cars are equipped with ample space for large luggage to be stored. Free WiFi is available on board, and electricity outlets are conveniently located at the foot of the seats, so passengers can recharge their electronic devices enroute.
Ride the special edition “Captain Tsubasa” Skyliner!
In addition to the regular Skyliner, a train decorated in the style of the world-famous soccer manga "Captain Tsubasa" is now available for a limited time only. The name of the train is "Captain Tsubasa Liner", and it will run between Keisei Ueno Station and Narita Airport Station until around December 2024.
Inside the "Captain Tsubasa Liner" train cars, there are detailed decorations and videos of the main characters and scenes from the anime.
A giant soccer ball sculpture has been erected at platform 2 of Keisei Ueno Station to coincide with the train's operation. The exciting work shows a ball kicked into the wall by the manga’s main character, Tsubasa Oozora! If you are lucky enough to ride the “Captain Tsubasa Liner”, be sure to snap a photo to remember your trip!
Experience Japanese hospitality at Keisei Ueno Station
Keisei Ueno Station is home to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Tourist Information Center, a variety of useful baggage storage counters and souvenir stores, and a convenience store that is especially popular with tourists. Visitors can also enjoy a quick bite to eat at a Japanese convenience store before heading to the airport or sightseeing.
The area around Keisei Ueno Station is also dotted with tourist attractions such as the bustling Ameyoko shopping street, Ueno Zoo, and the National Museum of Western Art. To make your sightseeing and shopping experience in Ueno more comfortable, utilize the convenient baggage storage counter. The price is reasonable, starting at just 400 yen per bag per day (9:00-18:00).
Sightseeing in Ueno and Nippori: Don’t miss these 5 top spots!
Charming, retro, downtown vibes! Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street, one of the most popular classic shopping streets in downtown Tokyo, is located about a 5-minute walk from Nippori Station. Lined with small private stores selling a variety of goods ranging from old-fashioned handmade side dishes to tea and Japanese sweets, the warm, retro atmosphere attracts tourists from far and wide. The area is also known as a "cat town", thanks to the many friendly local street cats that can be seen making leisurely comings and goings in the town.
Catch a beautiful sunset at Nippori "Yuyake Dandan"
On the way to Yanaka shopping street, there is a famous staircase called "Yuyake-dandan", which literally translates to “sunset steps”. As the name suggests, from this staircase it’s possible to see the cityscape bathed in beautiful sunset hues. A visit to "Yuyake-dandan" at dusk is also recommended.
Indulge in shopping and gourmet food at Ueno "Ameyoko Shopping Street”
Ameyoko Shopping Street, also called "Ameya Yokocho" or "Ameyoko", is a historic shopping street that has been in existence since the end of World War II. 400 stores line the approximately 500-meter stretch between JR Ueno Station and Okachimachi Station, creating a lively atmosphere. Crowds of people shop here for New Year’s goods in what has become an informal year-end tradition.
Visit the beautiful Ueno Park, which was selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan!
The sprawling Ueno Park is home to the Ueno Zoo and many other wonderful museums and art galleries. The area has long been famous for its cherry blossoms, so it may come as no surprise that the Ueno Park has been selected as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. The cherry blossom season usually lasts from late March to early April, when hundreds of thousands of visitors come to view the cherry blossoms. 800 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees enter full bloom, making for a fantastic sight.
An Ueno shopping trip isn’t complete without a visit to the best value discount store "Takeya"!
The discount store "Takeya" in Ueno Okachimachi is popular not only among tourists from all over the world, but also among local residents because of its overwhelming selection of goods. It is said that a whole day isn’t even enough time to take in this colossal store!
The store consists of two buildings, TAKEYA1 and TAKEYA3, and is known as the "purple building" because of the purple color of the exterior walls of the two buildings. The store offers a wide variety of products, including food, daily sundries, cosmetics, alcoholic beverages, pharmaceuticals, and brand-name bags.
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