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Ecute – Shopping & Dining in JR Ueno Station

Ecute is one of two shopping centers at JR Ueno Station. While Atré is located outside the ticket gates, Ecute is located inside the ticket gates and on the 3rd floor of the station building. Ecute has a wide range of shopping and dining facilities and is a good place to spend some time before you board your train. It is also a handy spot to buy last-minute souvenirs, bento lunch boxes for your journey, or to have a quick meal before you go. Here are some shops and restaurants to look out for.

Ecute is located on the 3rd floor of JR Ueno Station

Ecute is located on the 3rd floor of JR Ueno Station

Shopping

Books, fast fashion, sweets, and gift shops are just some of the goods on sale at Ecute shopping center. Here are the highlights.

Book Express

Book Express

Book Express

This is a large bookstore which has an English language books section. If you want something to find something to read before your journey, this is the place to come.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 7.30 – 23.30
Sundays & Holidays: 7.30 – 22.00

Kinokuniya Entrée supermarket

Kinokuniya Entrée supermarket

Kinokuniya Entrée

Kinokuniya Entrée is a specialty supermarket and delicatessen selling quality cheeses, bread, wine, cookies, and other luxury foods.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 7.00 – 23.00
Sundays & Holidays: 7.00 – 22.30

Uniqlo at Ecute JR Ueno Station

Uniqlo at Ecute JR Ueno Station

Uniqlo

Uniqlo is famous worldwide for its casual and affordable clothing with something to suit all ages, sizes and genders.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 8.00 – 22.00
Sundays & Holidays: 8.00 – 21.30

Angers Bureau

Angers Bureau

Angers Bureau

Angers Bureau is a luxury stationary and variety goods store with an emphasis on style. Here you can find fine quality writing materials, leather-bound books, accessories, cameras, and watches. It’s a good place to look for a unique gift for someone special.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 8.00 – 22.00
Sundays & Holidays: 8.00 – 21.30

Plame Collome

Plame Collome

Plame Collome

Plame Collome is a fashion boutique selling a variety of cute and casual apparel and accessories for ladies.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 8.00 – 22.00
Sundays & Holidays: 8.00 – 21.30

Jins Brain Lab

Jins Brain Lab

Jins Brain Lab

Jins Brain Lab is a glasses shop. This particular store has a high-tech AI mirror to help you choose the most suitable frames for your face.

Opening Hours: 10.00 – 21.30

Scotch Grain

Scotch Grain

Scotch Grain

Scotch Grain sells high-grade men’s shoes made from top-quality leather and utilizing advanced Japanese technology.

Opening Hours: 10.00 – 21.30

Mister Minit

Mister Minit

Mister Minit

Mister Minit is a store specializing in prompt but effective shoe repair and care, key cutting, and watch repairs. They also have a 5 minute shoe polishing service which costs just 500 yen.

Opening Hours: 10.00 – 21.30

Aoyama Flower Market at Ecute JR Ueno Station

Aoyama Flower Market at Ecute JR Ueno Station

Aoyama Flower Market

Brighten up someone’s day with a specially prepared bouquet of seasonal flowers from these professional florists.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 8.00 – 22.00
Sundays & Holidays: 8.00 – 21.30

Quatre patesserie

Quatre patesserie

Quatre

Quatre is a popular French patisserie selling all kinds of baked sweets, chocolates, and cakes.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 8.00 – 22.00
Fridays: 8.00 – 22.30
Sundays & Holidays: 8.00 – 21.00

Shopping for souvenirs in the mini-market

Shopping for souvenirs in the mini-market

Mini-Market
There is a mini-market inside Ecute which has a lot of different stalls selling bento lunch boxes, all kinds of confectionery, and other edible souvenirs.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 8.00 – 22.00
Fridays: 8.00 – 22.30
Sundays & Holidays: 8.00 – 21.00

Dining

Ecute has a great variety of cafes and restaurants where you can get a quick meal before you catch your train. Here is a small selection to whet your appetite.

Humming Cafe

Humming Cafe

Humming Café

This café has a great range of light but appetizing meals, desserts, soft drinks, smoothies, and ice creams. It’s a great spot for breakfast, with a great variety of morning sets which include the classic bacon and eggs, French toast, or a healthy soup and salad.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 6.30 – 22.30 (Last orders: 22.00)
Sundays & Holidays: 6.30 – 21.30 (Last orders: 21.00)

Soup Stock Tokyo

Soup Stock Tokyo

Soup Stock Tokyo

Soup Stock Tokyo is a soup specialty store selling delicious and healthy fast food made from quality ingredients. Soups can be had hot or cold and can be enjoyed with bread or rice. There are also some light meals such as curry, or salad available, as well as desserts.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 6.30 – 22.30
Sundays & Holidays: 6.30 – 21.30 (Last orders: 21.00)

Curry & Café Sitaara Diner

Curry & Café Sitaara Diner

Curry & Café Sitaara Diner

Sitaara Diner is a friendly Indian restaurant and deli where you can enjoy a tasty curry or order a takeout to take home.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 7.00 – 22.30 (Last orders: 22.00)
Sundays & Holidays: 7.00 – 21.30 (21.00)

Upcafé

Upcafé

Upcafé

This is an old-fashioned but comfortable Japanese café serving simple sandwiches, cakes, coffee, and panda-faced cappuccinos.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 6.30 – 23.00 (Last orders: 22.30)
Sundays & Holidays: 6.30 – 22.30 (Last orders: 22.00)

Highballs Ueno Station

Highballs Ueno Station

Highballs Ueno Station

Whisky highball cocktails are the specialty drink at this casual bar and diner, but draft beer is also available. The food menu features a variety of light appetizers, pizza, sausages, and fried chicken.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 7.00 – 23.00 (Last orders: 22.30)
Sundays & Holidays: 7.00 – 22.30 (Last orders: 22.00)

Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved.

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