Transportation
Shinjuku Station
Hannah MorseTokyo's busiest train station needs no introduction, but we're going to give Shinjuku one anyway.
Shinjuku Station
Known as the busiest train station in the world, Shinjuku Station is a massive hub of trains, subways, stores, and passageways in the western part of Shinjuku City. Given Shinjuku’s prime location and popularity as a shopping-and-entertainment ward, it is no surprise that its station matches the lively and chaotic energy. The maze of a facility, which has over 200 exits and platforms and sees over three million people daily, is known to confuse even the most seasoned travelers. Fortunately, the city has initiated a multi billion yen renovation project to redesign and streamline the bustling station. The project began in July 2021 and is scheduled to finish in 2046.
The main station is operated by JR East and has 16 JR platforms. The complex’s other main transportation systems include the:
Odakyu Line (railway)
Keio and Keio New Lines (railways)
Toei Oedo and Toei Shinjuku Lines (subways)
Marunouchi Line / Tokyo Metro (subway)
Both Odakyu and Keio Station are located adjacent to the main JR station on the west side and are situated below the Odakyu Department Store and Keio Department Store, respectively. The Toei Lines along with the Keio New Line are located in the southwestern corner of the complex, while the Marunouchi Lines are situated at the north end. All lines have separate ticket gates.
In addition to train and subway stations, the facility is also connected to bus terminals. Please note that Shinkansen trains do not stop at Shinjuku Station. However, you can easily reach Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station via the JR Yamanote Line to access the Shinkansen.
The station houses a number of amenities for travelers on the go, including a tourist information center, travel centers, lost & found, currency exchanges, ATMs, police boxes (koban), luggage storage, coin lockers, and more.
Shinjuku Station’s main entrances and exits are the West, East, and South Gates. Read below for more details.
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Highlights
West/Central West Gate
The West Gate is closest to the Odakyu, Keio, and Marunouchi Lines. Near this exit you can enjoy the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory, as well as catch bus lines to Narita and Haneda Airport.
East/Central East Gate
From the East Gate, you can reach the Seibu Shinjuku Line and Tokyo Metro Lines. Outside of the station, explore the Kabukicho entertainment district, the Samurai Museum, and other fun spots.
South Gate
The South Gate includes the South, South East, Shinnan (New South), Miraina Tower, and Koshu Kaido Gates. The Shinnan, Miraina Tower, and Koshu Kaido Gates are separate from the main station building and provide access to the Basuta Shinjuku Bus Terminal. From the South and South East Gates you can access the Odakyu, Keio, Toei Oedo, and Toei Shinjuku Lines. Popular spots around this exit are the Shinjuku Imperial Garden and Shinjuku Takashimaya, a famous department store.
Access
Shinjuku Station is located in the western part of Shinjuku City and is about a 15- to 20-train ride from Tokyo Station.
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