Ueno Station is on the JR Yamanote Line and was the major terminal for trains to northern Japan (Tohoku). Since the Shinkansen tracks were extended to Tokyo Station this role has largely been lost, but is a more relaxed option then Tokyo Station for starting a journey north.he Ueno Station area retains its 'shitamachi' (old city) feel and is a good place to shop for clothes from the many street stalls and clothing stores in the area. Ueno Station, Taito-ku, Tokyo. Max Toki Shinkansen and Komachi-Hayate Shinkansen at Ueno Station.