Large Stained Glass at JR Ueno Station Relocated Inside Shinkansen Ticket Gates, on View from October 7
Oct 9, 2026 · Ueno
Large Stained Glass at JR Ueno Station Relocated Inside Shinkansen Ticket Gates, on View from October 7
Overview
At JR Ueno Station, the large stained glass work "Spring 1985: Hometown – Flowers of Japan" has been moved inside the Shinkansen ticket gates. It has been on view there since Wednesday, October 7.
The work is based on an original painting by Nihonga (Japanese-style) painter Ikuo Hirayama, who also supervised its creation. The words "Hometown" and "Flowers of Japan" appear side by side in its title, and its place in a station means many people see it.
With this move, the work is now displayed in a new location inside the Shinkansen ticket gates. Travelers can stop while changing trains or waiting for a Shinkansen and view the large stained glass up close.
Ueno is also known as a cultural district with many art museums and museums. Coming across a work based on a Hirayama painting inside the station is part of what makes Ueno special. For people leaving Ueno Station by Shinkansen, or arriving in Ueno by Shinkansen, it is a chance to enjoy the work at the start or end of their trip.
Note that the work is located inside the Shinkansen ticket gates. If you plan to see it, it's best to stop by as part of your travel plans.
Highlights
- Title: "Spring 1985: Hometown – Flowers of Japan"
- Original painting and supervision: Ikuo Hirayama
- Type: Large stained glass
- New location: Inside the Shinkansen ticket gates, JR Ueno Station
Basic Information
- Location: Inside the Shinkansen ticket gates, JR Ueno Station
- On view from: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Summary
"Spring 1985: Hometown – Flowers of Japan," the large stained glass work based on an original painting by Ikuo Hirayama and created under his supervision, has been moved inside the Shinkansen ticket gates at JR Ueno Station and has been on view since October 7. Next time you take the Shinkansen, stop for a moment to enjoy this new highlight of Ueno Station.
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