Can I use JR Pass from Tokyo Station to Shinjuku Station?

Taking any train on the Yamanote line is fully included in the JR Pass. Furthermore, this is the only line that connects all of Tokyo's most famous central stations such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno and Tokyo Station.



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The JAPAN RAIL PASS is not valid for any seats, reserved or non-reserved, on “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines. Please use HIKARI, SAKURA, KODAMA and TSUBAME trains.

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There are no Shinkansen terminals at Shinjuku Station. However, you may take the Yamanote Line to either Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station to use the Shinkansen bullet train.

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JR East operates the most convenient train lines for moving around central Tokyo, and you can use your JR Pass on all of these metro services. The rest of the 13 Tokyo subway lines that run in and around the Yamanote line are operated by companies other than JR East.

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Services on the Shonan-Shinjuku line run along sections shared by the Ryomo Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line, Yamanote Line, Yokosuka Line, and the Tokaido Main Line, and most can be freely used with the JR Pass.

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The Japan Rail Pass gives you access to JR train lines countrywide, with very few exceptions. With your pass, you can take unlimited rides on most shinkansen (bullet trains), as well as on rapid, express and local JR trains.

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Shinjuku is served by the following railway systems:
  • JR East: ¦ Chuo Main Line (Limited Express) JC Chuo Line (Rapid) JB Chuo–Sobu Line. JA Saikyo Line. ...
  • Keio Corporation: KO Keio Line. KO Keio New Line.
  • Odakyu Electric Railway: OH Odakyu Odawara Line.
  • Toei Subway: E Oedo Line. S Shinjuku Line.
  • Tokyo Metro: M Marunouchi Line.


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The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Shinjuku is to taxi which costs ¥4300 - ¥5500 and takes 7 min. Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Shinjuku? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from ????? and arriving at ???. Services depart hourly, and operate every day.

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From Shinjuku, you'll take the JR Chuo Line to Tokyo Station or Yamanote Line to Shinagawa to take the Shinkansen. From Shibuya, you'll take the Yamanote Line to Shinagawa. The NEX goes to both Shibuya and Shinjuku without a transfer.

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The JAPAN RAIL PASS is not valid for any seats, reserved or non-reserved, on “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines. (The pass holders must take “HIKARI,” “SAKURA,” “KODAMA,” or “TSUBAME” trains.)

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Shinjuku Station is the top passenger station with approximately 1.57 million passengers per day. The number of passengers is extremely high because Shinjuku Station is the arrival and departure point for various train lines.

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Shinjuku Station, meanwhile, is widely believed to be the world's busiest train station. Literally millions of people pass through the station daily. Thanks to the red-light district, Kabukicho, Shinjuku is known for ~sexy~ nightlife, hostess and host clubs, and love hotels.

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From Tokyo Station: 14 minutes on the JR Chuo Line Rapid to Shinjuku Station.

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With approximately 3.5 million people passing through it on a daily basis, Shinjuku Station holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's busiest train station.

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While Japan's famous Shinkansen bullet trains, which link the capital with Kyoto and other cities, do not stop at Shinjuku, cross-city trains can get you to Shinkansen at Ueno, Tokyo and Shinagawa stations.

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The JR Yamanote line, Yamanote loop line, or sometimes simply called Tokyo Loop Line is a circular line in central Tokyo, and much used by commuters and visitors alike. The Yamanote line has a daily rider ship of up to 5 million people, stops at 30 stations and has a total length of 34.5 km (21.4 mi).

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The JR pass is only worth it if you travel through different cities, if you are just travelling to Tokyo to Kyoto for example, I would just pay on the Suica. You can do the online calculator or just use google to calculate which trip is easier - paying individually on Suica or getting a JR Pass.

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Unless you plan to ride a LOT of JR trains during your trip, you'll almost certainly save money by buying individual train tickets instead a Japan Rail Pass. You can buy shinkansen tickets online (before or after arrival) on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu lines (between Tokyo,Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Hakata).

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Each person will need their own JR Pass.

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