You may be wondering:
“Which way is Ameyoko?”
“Is PARCO_ya Ueno near the North Exit or South Exit?”
“Where are Ueno-hirokoji and Naka-okachimachi stations?”
JR Okachimachi Station is not very large, but the area can still be confusing because several subway stations are located nearby.
The easiest things to remember are:
Ameyoko → North Exit
PARCO_ya Ueno → South Exit
Best Exit by Destination
Ameyoko
→ JR North Exit
PARCO_ya Ueno
→ JR South Exit
Matsuzakaya Ueno
→ About 2 minutes on foot from JR Okachimachi Station
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line — Naka-okachimachi Station
→ A6 for JR Okachimachi North Exit
→ Exit 2 for JR Okachimachi South Exit
→ A7 for Ameyoko
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line — Ueno-hirokoji Station
→ Very close to JR Okachimachi Station and Ameyoko
Ameyoko: Use the North Exit
If you are going to Ameyoko, the North Exit is the easiest choice.
The official Ameyoko website also lists:
JR Okachimachi Station → North Exit → immediately nearby
The Okachimachi side of Ameyoko is just outside the station.
Some visitors think they need to use Ueno Station for Ameyoko, but Okachimachi Station is also very convenient.
If you are deciding between Ueno and Okachimachi, see:
PARCO_ya Ueno: Use the South Exit
For PARCO_ya Ueno, use the South Exit.
The official access guide lists:
JR Okachimachi Station South Exit → about 1 minute on foot
So an easy way to remember Okachimachi Station is:
North Exit → Ameyoko
South Exit → PARCO_ya
Matsuzakaya Ueno Is Also Very Close
Matsuzakaya Ueno is about a 2-minute walk from JR Okachimachi Station.
It is also directly connected to Ueno-hirokoji Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
This makes the area easy to reach by both JR and subway.
Common Confusion Point: There Are Several “Okachimachi” Stations
When you look at a map of the area, you may see several similar station names:
- JR Okachimachi Station
- Naka-okachimachi Station
- Ueno-hirokoji Station
- Ueno-okachimachi Station
They are not all the same station.
Here is the difference:
JR Okachimachi
→ JR Yamanote Line / Keihin-Tohoku Line
Naka-okachimachi
→ Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
Ueno-hirokoji
→ Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Ueno-okachimachi
→ Toei Oedo Line
These stations are close to each other, and some are connected by underground passages.
Using Naka-okachimachi Station?
If you are on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, these exits are useful:
A6
→ JR Okachimachi Station North Exit
Exit 2
→ JR Okachimachi Station South Exit
A7
→ Ameyoko
So if you are already using the Hibiya Line, you do not need to enter JR Okachimachi Station first.
Just choose the exit that matches your destination.
Using Ueno-hirokoji Station?
Ueno-hirokoji Station on the Ginza Line is also very close to JR Okachimachi Station.
Several exits around Ueno-hirokoji provide access toward Ameyoko and the Okachimachi area.
If you are already on the Ginza Line, follow the station signs for your destination rather than changing to JR unnecessarily.
Quick Summary
Ameyoko
→ JR North Exit
PARCO_ya Ueno
→ JR South Exit
Matsuzakaya Ueno
→ About 2 minutes from JR Okachimachi Station
Naka-okachimachi Station
→ A6 for JR North Exit
→ Exit 2 for JR South Exit
→ A7 for Ameyoko
The main thing to remember is:
Several stations with similar names are located around Okachimachi.
Check which railway line you are using before following the exit signs.
Official Information
JR East — Okachimachi Station
Official English station map.
Ameyoko — Official Access
Official access information for Ameyoko.
Tokyo Metro — Naka-okachimachi Station
Official English exit information.
Tokyo Metro — Ueno-hirokoji Station
Official English exit information.
PARCO_ya Ueno — Access
Official access information.
Matsuzakaya Ueno — Access
Official access information.
Information Note
Information in this article was checked against official JR East, Tokyo Metro, and destination sources as of October 2026. Station exits, underground passages, and access routes may change due to construction or operational updates. Please check the official websites above before your visit.
