How to get Shinjuku from Tokyo Station?

Tokyo station >(Chuo-line) > Shinjuku You take a Chuo-line train with orange stripe to go to Shinjuku from Platform 1 or 2. Tokyo station is the start point of the Chuo-line train bounding for Shinjuku, Ochanomizu, Tachikawa etc. Almost Chuo-line trains stop at Shinjuku. The train departs every few minutes.



Getting from Tokyo Station to Shinjuku Station in 2026 is most efficient via the JR Chuo Line (Rapid). This is a bright orange train that takes approximately 13 to 15 minutes and costs roughly ¥210. These trains run extremely frequently—every few minutes during peak hours. If you are looking for the "scenic" route, you can take the JR Yamanote Line (the green loop), but this takes about 30–35 minutes because it makes many more stops. For those preferring the subway, the Marunouchi Line (Red) offers a direct connection that takes about 19 minutes for ¥210–¥250; this is a good option if you are starting deeper within the Tokyo Station complex rather than at the JR platforms. If you have a JR Pass, the Chuo Line is included. For a luxury option, a taxi will take about 15–20 minutes depending on traffic and cost approximately ¥3,900 to ¥4,700, though the train remains the superior choice for speed and cost.

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

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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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With the Japan Rail Pass, you can ride on all JR trains, including the Shinjuku Line, without paying additional fares.

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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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If you calculate that your travel costs will be lower if you buy individual tickets for each journey, then it's not worth buying a JR Pass. However, if you take into account journeys on Shinkansen high-speed trains or other means of transport, the savings you make become substantial.

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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.

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Shinjuku station is the world's busiest railway station, with more than three million passengers every day. The station itself has 13 train lines and serves as a way to connect central Tokyo with the surrounding suburbs.

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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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Both places are fun. Shibuya trends a bit younger, but Shinjuku is equally happening at night. Note that you have more hotel choices (including generally cheaper ones) at Shinjuku compared to Shibuya.

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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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You can make reservations right up to train departures, although during national holidays such as Golden Week, Obon or New Year, 3-4 days in advance is necessary. If you are in a large party and want to sit together, I recommend reserving seats for your journeys at the beginning of your stay.

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There are 2 railway stations in Tokyo serving bullet trains, Tokyo and Shinagawa stations. But if you are looking for the city's main Shinkansen terminal, Tokyo railway station is what you need .

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How crowded are regular trains in Tokyo when it's not rush hour? The morning rush between 7 AM and 9 AM is the worst, if you can avoid those times the trains are just fine, you might even get a seat. The evening is nowhere near as bad since people get off work at different times.

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It is advisable to avoid the morning rush hour between 7:30am and 9am, as during these hours trains are often so busy that passengers must be pushed to fit onto the train by station staff. In general, both overground trains and subways run from around 5am to 1am.

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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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The Suica can be used on JR East lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area as well as for subways, buses and the Tokyo Monorail that connects Haneda Airport with Tokyo.

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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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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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