Map of Ōtemachi Station Tokyo – Subway Lines, Exits & Transfer Guide
Ōtemachi Station is one of Tokyo’s largest subway interchanges and the principal station serving the Ōtemachi financial and business district. The station connects four Tokyo Metro lines with the Toei Mita Line.
The station is located immediately north of Tokyo Station and east of the Imperial Palace. Its extensive underground passages connect major office towers, hotels, shopping areas and pedestrian routes towards Marunouchi and Tokyo Station.
This map of Ōtemachi Station Tokyo provides a location guide to the subway lines, major exits, transfer routes, underground passages and nearby attractions.
## Quick Answer
Ōtemachi Station is located in Chiyoda ward beside Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace. Use the B exits for the Marunouchi and Tokyo Station side, the C exits for the Imperial Palace and western business district, or the A exits for offices north and east of the station.
## Map of Ōtemachi Station Tokyo
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## Where Is Ōtemachi Station Located?
Ōtemachi Station is located in the Ōtemachi and Marunouchi districts of Chiyoda ward, Tokyo.
The station lies north of Tokyo Station, east of the Imperial Palace and west of Nihonbashi.
The surrounding district contains major banks, corporate headquarters, government buildings, hotels and office towers.
Underground passages connect the station with Otemachi Tower, Otemachi One, Marunouchi Oazo and routes towards Tokyo Station.
The map marker identifies Exit B1a beside the Otemachi Tower.
## Train and Subway Services
## Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Ōtemachi is served by the Marunouchi Line as station M18.
### Towards Tokyo and Ginza
Southbound destinations include Tokyo Station, Ginza, Kasumigaseki and Akasaka-mitsuke.
Tokyo Station is one stop from Ōtemachi.
### Towards Ikebukuro
Northbound destinations include Awajichō, Ochanomizu, Kōrakuen, Myōgadani and Ikebukuro.
## Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line
Ōtemachi is served by the Tōzai Line as station T09.
### Towards Nihombashi and Nishi-Funabashi
Eastbound destinations include Nihombashi, Kayabachō, Monzen-nakachō, Tōyōchō, Urayasu and Nishi-Funabashi.
Selected trains continue beyond Nishi-Funabashi onto the Tōyō Rapid or JR Chūō-Sōbu networks.
### Towards Takadanobaba and Nakano
Westbound destinations include Takebashi, Kudanshita, Iidabashi, Takadanobaba and Nakano.
Selected trains continue beyond Nakano onto the JR Chūō-Sōbu Line.
## Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Ōtemachi is served by the Chiyoda Line as station C11.
### Towards Hibiya and Yoyogi-Uehara
Southbound and westbound destinations include Nijūbashimae, Hibiya, Kasumigaseki, Akasaka, Omote-sandō and Yoyogi-Uehara.
Selected trains continue onto the Odakyu railway network.
### Towards Kita-senju
Northbound destinations include Shin-ochanomizu, Yushima, Nezu, Nishi-nippori, Machiya and Kita-senju.
Selected trains continue onto the JR Jōban Line.
## Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Line
Ōtemachi is served by the Hanzōmon Line as station Z08.
### Towards Shibuya
Westbound destinations include Jimbochō, Kudanshita, Hanzōmon, Nagatachō, Aoyama-itchōme, Omote-sandō and Shibuya.
Selected trains continue beyond Shibuya onto the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line.
### Towards Oshiage
Eastbound destinations include Mitsukoshimae, Suitengūmae, Kiyosumi-shirakawa, Sumiyoshi, Kinshichō and Oshiage.
Selected trains continue beyond Oshiage onto the Tobu railway network.
## Toei Mita Line
Ōtemachi is served by the Toei Mita Line as station I09.
### Towards Meguro
Southbound destinations include Hibiya, Uchisaiwaichō, Onarimon, Mita, Shirokanedai and Meguro.
Many trains continue beyond Meguro onto the Tokyu Meguro Line.
### Towards Nishi-takashimadaira
Northbound destinations include Jimbochō, Suidōbashi, Kasuga, Sugamo and Nishi-takashimadaira.
## Station Areas
### Exit B1a
Exit B1a serves the Otemachi Tower and nearby office buildings.
It is a useful central orientation point for the wider station complex.
The map marker identifies this entrance area.
### B Exits
The B exits serve Marunouchi Oazo, Otemachi Tower, office buildings and underground routes towards Tokyo Station.
Some exits connect directly with commercial or office buildings.
### C Exits
The C exits serve the Imperial Palace side, Otemachi One, government buildings and offices west of the station.
### A Exits
The A exits primarily serve offices and streets north and east of the main station area.
### Tokyo Station Connection
Underground passages provide a walking route towards the Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station.
Ōtemachi and Tokyo are separate stations with separate ticket gates.
### Marunouchi Line Area
The Marunouchi Line platforms are closest to Tokyo Station and the southern side of the interchange.
### Tōzai Line Area
The Tōzai Line runs east to west through the centre of the station complex.
### Chiyoda Line Area
The Chiyoda Line platforms are farther west beneath the Imperial Palace side of the district.
### Hanzōmon Line Area
The Hanzōmon Line serves the northern and eastern part of the interchange.
### Mita Line Area
The Toei Mita Line platforms are on the western side of the station complex.
Transfers involving the Mita Line can require a longer underground walk.
## Station Facilities
• Tokyo Metro ticket machines and staffed gates
• Toei Subway ticketing facilities
• Passenger information displays
• Elevators, escalators and stairways
• Accessible routes through designated areas
• Toilets and accessible toilets
• Coin lockers
• Convenience stores
• Cafés and restaurants
• Underground shopping and dining areas
• Direct access to office towers
• Taxi and bus connections nearby
• Public Wi-Fi in selected areas
Ōtemachi is a large multi-level interchange. Elevator locations and step-free transfer routes vary between lines, gates and exits.
## Transfers Between Lines
### Marunouchi Line to Tōzai Line
Follow Tokyo Metro transfer signs within the ticketed area.
The transfer is generally shorter than transfers involving the western lines.
### Tōzai Line to Chiyoda Line
Follow signs through the central underground passage system.
Allow additional time during weekday commuter periods.
### Chiyoda Line to Mita Line
Follow signs towards the Toei Mita Line.
The two lines use separate operator areas and different platform levels.
### Hanzōmon Line to Other Lines
Follow the coloured line signs carefully because the Hanzōmon platforms are separated from parts of the main interchange.
### Tokyo Metro to Toei Mita Line
Follow signs for the blue Toei Mita Line symbol.
Depending on the lines used, the transfer may involve a substantial underground walk.
### Ōtemachi to Tokyo Station
Follow underground signs towards JR Tokyo Station and the Marunouchi entrances.
Passengers must leave the subway ticketed area before entering JR or Shinkansen gates.
Allow approximately ten to fifteen minutes for an unfamiliar platform-to-platform transfer.
## Transport Connections
### Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station is immediately south of Ōtemachi.
Use the Marunouchi Line for a one-stop subway journey or follow the underground pedestrian route.
### Shinjuku
Take the Marunouchi Line directly towards Shinjuku.
Alternative routes are available through other central Tokyo interchanges.
### Shibuya
The Hanzōmon Line provides direct services between Ōtemachi and Shibuya.
### Ikebukuro
The Marunouchi Line provides direct services between Ōtemachi and Ikebukuro.
### Nihombashi
The Tōzai Line provides a direct one-stop journey to Nihombashi.
### Asakusa
Common routes involve taking the Hanzōmon Line to Mitsukoshimae or Oshiage and transferring to a suitable service.
### Imperial Palace
Use an appropriate C exit for the Imperial Palace, East Gardens and nearby walking routes.
### Haneda Airport
Common routes involve travelling to Tokyo Station, Nihombashi, Daimon or another interchange for airport services.
### Narita Airport
Use the underground route to Tokyo Station for Narita Express services or travel towards Nippori and Ueno for Keisei connections.
### Local Buses
Local buses operate from stops around the Ōtemachi business district.
Boarding locations vary by route and operator.
### Taxis
Taxi ranks and designated pickup areas are available beside major office buildings and hotels.
## Nearby Attractions
• Imperial Palace East Gardens
• Tokyo Station
• Marunouchi business district
• Marunouchi Oazo
• Otemachi Tower
• Otemachi One
• Hoshinoya Tokyo
• Wadakura Fountain Park
• Palace Hotel Tokyo
• National Museum of Modern Art connections
• Nihombashi business district
• Kanda district
## Visitor Tips
Confirm which subway line and exit you need before leaving the platform.
Use the B exits for Tokyo Station, Marunouchi Oazo and the southern business district.
Use the C exits for the Imperial Palace and western Ōtemachi.
Allow extra time when transferring to or from the Mita Line.
Follow line colours and station codes because the underground complex is extensive.
Use the Marunouchi Line for Tokyo Station, Ginza, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro.
Use the Tōzai Line for Nihombashi, Takadanobaba and Nishi-Funabashi.
Use the Chiyoda Line for Hibiya, Omote-sandō and Kita-senju.
Use the Hanzōmon Line for Shibuya, Kinshichō and Oshiage.
Use the Mita Line for Hibiya, Meguro, Sugamo and northern Tokyo.
Keep your ticket or transport card available because Tokyo Metro and Toei have separate operating areas.
Allow ten to fifteen minutes when transferring between Ōtemachi and JR Tokyo Station.
Check commercial-building opening hours because some connected entrances may close at night.
Use a staffed gate when travelling with luggage, a stroller or a wheelchair.
## Frequently Asked Questions
### Where is Ōtemachi Station?
Ōtemachi Station is located in Chiyoda ward beside Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace.
### Which subway lines serve Ōtemachi?
The station is served by the Marunouchi, Tōzai, Chiyoda and Hanzōmon lines and the Toei Mita Line.
### Is Ōtemachi part of Tokyo Station?
No. Ōtemachi and Tokyo are separate stations, although underground passages connect them.
### Which exit is best for Tokyo Station?
Use a suitable B exit or follow signs for the underground passage towards the Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station.
### Which exit is best for the Imperial Palace?
Use an appropriate C exit on the western side of the station.
### Can passengers travel directly to Shinjuku?
Yes. The Marunouchi Line provides direct services.
### Can passengers travel directly to Shibuya?
Yes. The Hanzōmon Line provides direct services.
### Can passengers travel directly to Ikebukuro?
Yes. The Marunouchi Line provides direct services.
### Can passengers travel directly to Nishi-Funabashi?
Yes. The Tōzai Line provides direct services, with some trains continuing beyond Nishi-Funabashi.
### How long does the transfer to Tokyo Station take?
Allow approximately ten to fifteen minutes for an unfamiliar platform-to-platform transfer.
### Is Ōtemachi Station accessible?
Accessible routes and elevators are available, but arrangements vary by line, gate and exit.
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Disclaimer: This map is provided as a general location and orientation guide. Station gates, exits, underground passages, elevator availability, platform access, subway services and transfer routes may change because of construction, maintenance or operational requirements. Ōtemachi Station is a large interchange operated by Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway. Check the official station map and current information for the specific line, gate and exit before travelling.