What is peak hour at Shinjuku Station?

Throughout Japan, rush hour typically lasts from 7 AM to 9 AM each morning, and 5 PM to 7 PM each evening. These are the times when many residents and going and coming from secular employment. The morning rush hour tends to be a bit heavier than the evening rush hour.



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Shinjuku is regarded as the busiest railway station in the world, serving around 3.6 million passengers each and every day.

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Especially when visiting large cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, you will want to avoid traveling during rush hour. Throughout Japan, rush hour typically lasts from 7 AM to 9 AM each morning, and 5 PM to 7 PM each evening.

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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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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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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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In general, large shops and department stores are open daily from 10:00 to 20:00. Smaller stores and shops around tourist attractions may have shorter hours. Most stores are open on weekends and national holidays (except January 1 when many stores close).

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  • Keihin Tohoku Line (from Ueno to Okachimachi), JR East: 200%
  • Tozai Line (from Kiba to Monzen-Nakacho), Tokyo Metro: 199%
  • Chuo-Sobu Line [Local] (from Kinshicho to Ryogoku), JR East: 199%
  • Chuo Line [Rapid] (from Nakano to Shinjuku), JR East: 194%


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However, in Tokyo, you'll notice that using the Uber app for rides isn't as common as you'd think. In short, yes, you can use Uber in Tokyo, but mostly to hail a taxi. But, more often than not, stopping a random taxi on the street might be faster (and cheaper) than requesting a taxi via the ubiquitous app.

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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 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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Kabukicho - The red-light district of Shinjuku.

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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. Prices: Expensive.

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Shinjuku is a major business district by day and a major entertainment district by night (and a major transport hub during all hours that public transportation runs). The station is crowded; the streets are crowded.

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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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Shinjuku's underground labyrinth is so hard to navigate some have labeled it the “Dungeon Station”. And transfers at Shinjuku are so difficult that many don't know where to go even after looking at a map.

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Finally, being flexible with your travel dates can help you save money on train tickets. Traveling during peak times, such as weekday mornings or evenings, can be more expensive than traveling during off-peak times or on weekends. If you can be flexible with your travel dates, you may be able to find cheaper fares.

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