How to get Asakusa from Shinjuku?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Asakusa Station without a car is to subway which takes 29 min and costs ¥200 - ¥230. How long does it take to get from Shinjuku to Asakusa Station? The subway from Aoyama-itchome to Asakusa takes 29 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.



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Tokyo Metro Ginza Line is an underground railway line that runs services between Asakusa and Shibuya.

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Tobu Tokyo Metro Pass All stations of Tobu lines (except stations on Tojo Line, Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, Oshiage (SKYTREE), Kita-senju, Watarase, Jiroembashi, Aioi, Akagi, Yashuotsuka, Itaga, Shin-fujiwara and unmanned stations.) *IC card tickets (PASMO) can only be purchased on the day of travel at the ticket counter.

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With the Japan Rail Pass, you can ride on all JR trains, including the Shinjuku Line, without paying additional fares. However, it's important to note that the Japan Rail Pass is not valid on other non-JR train lines, such as private railways or subways.

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Asakusa has a long and rich history dating back over a thousand years. During the Edo period (1603-1868), Asakusa became a popular entertainment district, known for its theaters, teahouses, and restaurants. It was also a center of education, with many scholars and artists living and working in the area.

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As you can imagine, Sensoji Temple is so popular that it gets super crowded quite easily, especially on weekends. But also on weekdays, the place can be full of people. In order to avoid the crowds, we recommend that you go there early in the morning, preferably around 9am.

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In the fiscal year 2022, the Keihin-Tohoku Line in Japan's Greater Tokyo Area had the busiest main railway line section, reaching a congestion rate of 142 percent between the stations Kawaguchi and Akabane.

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The Suica can be used not only for JR East trains, but subways and buses as well. See the Suica Map for transportation systems you can use with the Suica. The Suica can also be used to pay for things with e-money. Buy soft drinks and coffee from vending machines and on the train.

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The most useful train line in Tokyo is the JR Yamanote Line, which is commonly called the Tokyo Loop Line or just Loop Line. You can use a Japan Rail Pass on this line. The best way to pay for all trains and subways in Tokyo is with a prepaid Pasmo or Suica card.

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The areas with the largest number of crime incidents, namely Shinjuku, Setagaya, and Edogawa, are also areas with a comparatively high population. Likewise, few people live in the low-crime areas of Bunkyo, Meguro, and Arakawa.

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Both Shinjuku and Shibuya have lots of restaurants and shops, so you cannot go wrong either way. Stay in Ginza or Tokyo Station if you you want to be close to your bullet train ride to get to Kyoto, Osaka and other regions in Japan. Asakusa is a great place to stay if you want a deeper cultural experience.

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