How many platforms does Shinjuku Station have?

Shinjuku Station has over 200 exits and 51 platforms. The station's JR lines are located on eight ground level island platforms. These platforms are connected by two underground and two overhead concourses.



Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, officially recognized as the world's busiest railway station, features a complex web of 53 platforms as of 2026. This massive count is spread across several interconnected stations operated by five different companies: JR East, Odakyu, Keio, Tokyo Metro, and Toei Subway. The JR East portion alone contains 16 platforms. The station is so large and complex—with over 200 exits—that even locals often find it disorienting. A multi-billion yen redevelopment project is currently underway (scheduled for completion in 2046) to streamline the layout, but the sheer number of platforms remains a testament to the station's role in handling over 3.5 million passengers every single day.

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