How many train lines are there in Shinjuku?

The station features ten platforms that serve 20 tracks and 12 train links. It has four major entrances and exits, including west gate, east gate, south gate, and new south gate, as well as 200 exits and an underground arcade.



Shinjuku Station is officially the world's busiest railway station and, in 2026, it serves approximately 11 to 12 major train and subway lines depending on how you categorize "through-services." The station is a massive complex operated by five different companies: JR East (which runs the Yamanote, Chuo, Sobu, Saikyo, and Shonan-Shinjuku lines), Odakyu Electric Railway, Keio Corporation, Tokyo Metro (Marunouchi Line), and the Toei Subway (Shinjuku and Oedo lines). If you include the closely connected Seibu-Shinjuku Station, the number increases. The station features over 50 platforms and 200 exits, making it a "labyrinth" for many travelers. For international visitors, the JR lines are the most frequently used, particularly the Narita Express which connects directly to the airport. In 2026, improved digital signage and augmented reality navigation apps have made it easier to manage transfers between the different companies, but travelers are still advised to allow at least 15 to 20 minutes for any transfer between a JR line and a private line like the Odakyu or Keio.

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The station features ten platforms that serve 20 tracks and 12 train links. It has four major entrances and exits, including west gate, east gate, south gate, and new south gate, as well as 200 exits and an underground arcade.

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Operator East Japan Railway Company (known as JR East) runs the main station at Shinjuku, so it's sometimes distinguished as “JR Shinjuku Station.” See below for information about the satellite stations surrounding the JR complex.

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The station, with its 53 total train platforms, multiple floors, and well over 200 exits, is also connected to multiple department stores.

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Aside from the Ginza line, there are two Tokyo Metro subway lines at Shibuya that run underground and connect with Tokyu Corporation commuter railways.

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The JR Yamanote Line is a route around the Yamanote area, and it runs around the inner and outer tracks.It is the most convenient way to move from Shinjuku to Shibuya, and you can move around 3 stations without transfer, so it's the best way to travel, so it's the most recommended travel method in about 7 minutes.

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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. The line is 34,5 km (21,44 miles) long.

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Shinjuku Station is a major railway station in the Shinjuku and Shibuya wards in Tokyo, Japan. In Shinjuku, it is part of the Nishi-Shinjuku and Shinjuku districts. In Shibuya, it is located in the Yoyogi and Sendagaya districts.

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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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Shinjuku (Japanese: ???, Hepburn: Shinjuku-ku, IPA: [?i?d??k?]), officially called Shinjuku City, is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan.

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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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Despite the stations' heavy usage, Shinjuku and Shibuya are considered the two most complex and hard-to-use stations in Tokyo. And that's the opinion of locals who use them every day!

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Yes it is safe (the same as most of Japan). There are really no really no go areas, even red light areas of Kabukicho in Shinjuku have tons of tourist visiting nowadays, crime towards visitors are low, the only real way you get into trouble is if you are looking for trouble yourself.

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Tokyo is home to some of the world's most colorful nightlife spread across a handful of districts including Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Kabukicho, and Roppongi. You'll find a wide selection of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs to explore in these lively neighborhoods.

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Location: Just northeast of the Shinjuku train station, Look for the red-lit arch. Hours: Always open, but better after dark.

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There are really no really no go areas, even red light areas of Kabukicho in Shinjuku have tons of tourist visiting nowadays, crime towards visitors are low, the only real way you get into trouble is if you are looking for trouble yourself.

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For bars, resto, and a lot of clubs and adult night life, Shinjuku is superior. It's the best place to stay in Tokyo due to accessibility. My favorite park is also in Shinjuku. For famous landmarks, coffee shops, and shopping, Shibuya.

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For a limited time only, you can buy a Japan Rail Pass from certain train stations and airports in Japan. Travelers should be aware it is more expensive to buy a JR Pass in Japan than to purchase the pass online.

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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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