Ueno

If may also choose to explore the Ueno area, rather than passing through the crowded station.  The same can be said with any area in Tokyo.  One thing is for sure, you'll never be disappointed with what the streets of Tokyo has to offer.  Ueno is no exception.

 http://www.gotokyo.org/en/tourists/areas/areamap/ueno.html

 Outside view of Ueno Station

As we walked across the street from the station we immediately saw a Pachinko Parlor.

Many people use bikes to travel the streets of Tokyo.

There were also character shops for children.

A huge line of toy vending machines caught the eyes of my children as we walked along the outside of the character shops.

On another visit to Ueno, we strolled down Ameyoko Shopping Street.  As we walked through this area, we noticed that we were walking along the tracks of the Yamanote Line.  We were actually trying to get to Okachimachi, but decided to take the walking route to our destination.  

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3012.html

 Vendors selling fresh seafood

As we reached the end of Ameyoko Street, we found ourselves in Okachimachi!

This would be the next stop on the Yamanote Line.