Shinjuku Station, recognized by Guinness World Records as the busiest train station in the world, is Tokyo’s central transport hub, connecting major JR East lines — Yamanote, Chuo, Sobu, Saikyo, and Shonan-Shinjuku — as well as Odakyu, Keio, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi, Toei Shinjuku, and Toei Oedo lines.

Limited Express Connections

Beyond its local services, Shinjuku Station is a key departure point for long-distance trains such as:

• Limited Express Azusa / Kaiji (JR East): to Kōfu and Matsumoto

• Odakyu Romancecar: to Hakone and Enoshima

• Limited Express Nikko / Kinugawa: to Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen

Main Exits

• East Exit: Shopping and nightlife area (Isetan, Kabukicho)

• West Exit: Skyscraper district and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

• South Exit: Modern shopping zones (Takashimaya Times Square, Busta Shinjuku Bus Terminal)

Underground Passageways

The vast underground network connects not only within the station but also to nearby malls and stations — such as LUMINE, NEWoMan, Odakyu Department Store, Seibu Shinjuku Station, and Shinjuku Nishiguchi Station — allowing smooth travel even during bad weather.

By JR Trains

• Yamanote Line, Chuo Line, Sobu Line, Saikyo Line, Shonan-Shinjuku Line

By Subway

• Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

• Toei Shinjuku Line

• Toei Oedo Line

By Limited Express Trains

• Azusa / Kaiji (JR East) – to Kōfu and Matsumoto

• Odakyu Romancecar – to Hakone and Enoshima

• Nikko / Kinugawa Express – to Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen

From Airports

• From Narita Airport: Take Narita Express (N’EX) directly to Shinjuku (~1 hour)

• From Haneda Airport: Take Tokyo Monorail → JR Yamanote Line (~45 minutes)

• Remember main exits (East, West, South) to avoid confusion.

• For Shinjuku Gyoen, use South or New South Exit (10–15 min walk).

• Use navigation apps (Google Maps, Navitime) to find routes underground.

• Avoid rush hours (7:30–9:30 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM).

Admission Fee:

• Free (train fares apply separately)

Opening Time:

• Open 24 hours (depending on train schedules)