In addition to the Yamanote and the aforementioned Shinkansen lines, the Keihin-Tōhoku, Tōhoku/Utsunomiya/Takasaki and Jōban Lines stop here. In this vein, numerous literature has been penned referencing Ueno Station, including a famous poem by Ishikawa Takuboku, a memorial plaque for which hangs in the station. Traditionally, Ueno was the terminus for long-distance trains from northern Japan, receiving limited express trains, and more recently the Tōhoku, Yamagata, Akita, Jōetsu and Nagano Shinkansens. It is one of the oldest, if not the oldest station on the line, and a very busy interchange located in a popular neighbourhood, close to Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo, museums, universities and the famous Ameyoko shopping street. Ueno Station ( 上野駅, Ueno-eki) is a major station located on the northeast side of the Yamanote Line. To return to the beginning of the loop, and the first tracks posted, click here. Fittingly, this Yamanote Eki-Melo Project began with Tokyo and ended with Kanda to make complete circle.
Platform 2 - Yamanote Line (clockwise) - SeseragiĪccording to Wikipedia, the extension between Kanda and Tokyo Station completed the full loop of the Yamanote Line in 1925. Platform 3 - Yamanote Line (counter-clockwise) - Seseragi The Metro Ginza Line connects here, with its station located beneath the JR one. Eventually, the Tōhoku Through Line will pass this station, as the Tōhoku Shinkansen does.
The yellow (local) Sōbu train will stop at Akihabara while the orange (rapid) Chūō train will proceed directly to Kanda. An important thing to note is that eastbound trains on the Chūō-Sōbu line (for most intents and purposes, the yellow line is the Sōbu, the orange, Chūō) diverge at Ochanomizu Station.
Kanda services the Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines, as well as the Chūō-Sōbu line. Travelling clockwise, the preceding station is Akihabara, the following, Tokyo. Kanda Station (神田駅, Kanda-eki) is a medium-sized station located on the northeast side of the Yamanote Line.