Map of Shinjuku Station Tokyo – Train Lines, Exits & Transfer Guide
Shinjuku Station is a vast railway and subway interchange serving western central Tokyo. Located between the major commercial districts of Shinjuku and Nishi-Shinjuku, the station connects JR East services with the Odakyu, Keio, Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway networks.
The station complex contains numerous ticket gates, underground passages, shopping areas and street-level exits. Major exit areas include the East Exit, West Exit, South Exit, Southeast Exit, New South Gate and Kōshū-kaidō Gate, each serving a different part of Shinjuku.
This map of Shinjuku Station Tokyo provides a location guide to the principal station areas, railway lines, subway connections, major exits, bus terminals and nearby attractions.
## Quick Answer
Shinjuku Station is located in western central Tokyo. Use the East Exit for Kabukicho and the eastern shopping district, the West Exit for the skyscraper district and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and the South or New South exits for Busta Shinjuku and Takashimaya Times Square.
## Map of Shinjuku Station Tokyo
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
## Where Is Shinjuku Station Located?
Shinjuku Station is located on the western side of central Tokyo, between the Shinjuku and Shibuya wards.
The station complex extends from the Kabukicho and Shinjuku shopping districts in the east to the Nishi-Shinjuku office and skyscraper district in the west.
Major surrounding roads include Shinjuku-dori, Kōshū Kaidō, Yasukuni-dori and Ome Kaido.
The map marker identifies the JR East Exit on the eastern side of the station.
## Train and Subway Services
## JR East
JR East operates the largest section of Shinjuku Station, with sixteen numbered tracks serving urban, suburban and limited-express trains.
### Yamanote Line
The Yamanote Line provides frequent loop services around central Tokyo.
Major destinations include Shibuya, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Ueno, Nippori and Ikebukuro.
Check the platform direction carefully because clockwise and counterclockwise trains serve different sides of the loop.
### Chuo Line Rapid
The Chuo Line Rapid provides fast services between Shinjuku, Tokyo Station and destinations west of central Tokyo.
Westbound destinations may include Nakano, Kichijoji, Mitaka, Tachikawa and Hachioji.
Eastbound trains operate towards Ochanomizu, Kanda and Tokyo Station.
### Chuo-Sobu Line
The Chuo-Sobu Line operates local services through central Tokyo.
Destinations may include Nakano and Mitaka to the west and Yoyogi, Ochanomizu, Akihabara, Kinshicho and Chiba to the east.
### Saikyo Line
The Saikyo Line connects Shinjuku with destinations including Shibuya, Osaki, Ikebukuro, Akabane, Musashi-Urawa and Omiya.
Some services continue through Osaki towards the Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit network.
### Shonan-Shinjuku Line
The Shonan-Shinjuku Line provides north–south services through Shinjuku without requiring passengers to transfer at Tokyo Station.
Destinations may include Yokohama, Ofuna, Kamakura, Odawara, Omiya, Utsunomiya and Takasaki.
### Limited-Express Services
Selected JR East limited-express trains depart from Shinjuku for destinations including Kofu, Matsumoto, Hakone, Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen.
Narita Express services may also connect Shinjuku with Narita Airport according to the current timetable.
## Odakyu Line
The Odakyu Odawara Line begins at Shinjuku and serves destinations southwest of Tokyo.
Major destinations include Shimokitazawa, Machida, Odawara and the Hakone area.
Limited Romancecar services operate towards destinations such as Hakone-Yumoto, although reservations and additional limited-express tickets may be required.
The Odakyu platforms are located on the western side of the JR station.
## Keio Line
The Keio Line begins at Shinjuku and serves western Tokyo.
Major destinations include Meidaimae, Chofu, Fuchu, Keio-Hachioji and the Mount Takao area.
The principal Keio Line platforms are located underground on the western side of the station.
## Keio New Line
The Keio New Line uses a separate underground station area south of the main Keio Line platforms.
Many trains continue directly onto the Toei Shinjuku Line.
Passengers should not assume that the main Keio Line and Keio New Line use the same ticket gates or platforms.
## Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
The Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line serves Shinjuku from underground platforms north of the main JR station.
Destinations include Nishi-Shinjuku, Nakano-sakaue, Shinjuku-sanchome, Akasaka-mitsuke, Ginza, Tokyo Station and Ikebukuro.
## Toei Shinjuku Line
The Toei Shinjuku Line serves underground platforms connected with the Keio New Line station area.
Eastbound destinations include Shinjuku-sanchome, Ichigaya, Jimbocho, Iwamotocho and Motoyawata.
Many westbound services continue onto the Keio network.
## Toei Oedo Line
The Toei Oedo Line serves deep underground platforms on the southern side of the station complex.
Destinations include Yoyogi, Roppongi, Daimon, Ueno-okachimachi, Iidabashi and Tochomae.
Passengers should follow signs carefully because the Oedo Line platforms are some distance from several JR exits.
## Station Areas
### East Exit
The East Exit serves the eastern shopping and entertainment district.
It is convenient for Studio Alta, Shinjuku Subnade, Kabukicho, Shinjuku-dori and the eastern side of Shinjuku.
The map marker identifies this entrance area.
### Central East Exit
The Central East Exit provides access to eastern shopping streets and underground passages.
Passengers should check whether their ticket or transfer route permits use of this gate.
### West Exit
The West Exit serves Nishi-Shinjuku and the western side of the station.
Use this area for the Keio Department Store, local bus stops, the skyscraper district and walking routes towards the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
### Central West Exit
The Central West Exit connects with underground shopping passages and the western ticket halls.
Some gate areas have restrictions depending on the railway operator and ticket being used.
### South Exit
The South Exit faces Kōshū Kaidō and provides access towards Southern Terrace, Lumine and the southern side of Shinjuku.
It is also useful for transfers towards the Keio New Line and Toei Subway areas.
### Southeast Exit
The Southeast Exit serves the southeastern side of the station and nearby shopping streets.
It is useful for Shinjuku Flags, Shinjuku-sanchome and destinations east of the South Exit.
### New South Gate
The New South Gate provides access to the southern station complex, NEWoMan and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal.
It is one of the most convenient exits for Busta Shinjuku.
### Kōshū-kaidō Gate
The Kōshū-kaidō Gate faces the major road running along the southern side of the station.
It provides access to Busta Shinjuku, Southern Terrace and nearby commercial buildings.
### Miraina Tower Gate
The Miraina Tower Gate provides access towards JR Shinjuku Miraina Tower, NEWoMan and Takashimaya Times Square.
Operating hours may differ from those of the principal station gates.
## Station Facilities
• JR East ticket offices and ticket machines
• Odakyu and Keio ticketing facilities
• Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway ticket machines
• Passenger information displays
• Staffed ticket gates
• Elevators, escalators and stairways
• Accessible routes through designated station areas
• Waiting and seating areas
• Toilets and accessible toilets
• Baby-care facilities
• Coin lockers
• Luggage storage services nearby
• Convenience stores
• Cafés and restaurants
• Department stores and shopping centres
• JR East Travel Service Center
• Bus and taxi connections
• Airport transport connections
• Public Wi-Fi in selected areas
Because Shinjuku is operated by several railway companies, accessibility routes and elevator locations differ between lines. Passengers requiring step-free travel should check the official map for the specific operator they will use.
## Transfers Between Lines
### JR East to Odakyu
Follow station signs for the Odakyu Line and the western side of the complex.
Some transfer routes are available inside the ticketed area, while others may require passengers to pass through ticket gates.
### JR East to Keio
Follow signs towards the West Exit and Keio Line.
The main Keio Line station and Keio New Line station are separate underground areas, so confirm which service you need before following the signs.
### JR East to Tokyo Metro
Follow signs for the Marunouchi Line and the northern underground concourse.
The walking distance depends on the JR platform and ticket gate used.
### JR East to Toei Subway
Routes to the Toei Shinjuku and Oedo lines generally lead towards the southern or southwestern side of the complex.
Allow additional time because the subway platforms are deep underground and some transfers involve long corridors.
### Shinjuku Station to Seibu-Shinjuku Station
Seibu-Shinjuku is a separate railway station northeast of the main Shinjuku complex.
It can be reached using surrounding streets and underground shopping passages, but it is not part of the same platform complex.
### Shinjuku Station to Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station
Shinjuku-nishiguchi is a separate Toei Oedo Line station north of Shinjuku Station.
Passengers should check whether Shinjuku or Shinjuku-nishiguchi provides the more convenient access point for their destination.
## Transport Connections
### Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, commonly called Busta Shinjuku, is located above the railway beside the New South Gate.
It serves highway buses travelling to destinations throughout Japan.
Passengers should check the departure floor, boarding bay and operating company before travelling.
### Airport Buses
Airport limousine buses operate between the Shinjuku area and Tokyo’s airports.
Departure points differ between Busta Shinjuku, hotels and West Exit bus stops, so passengers should confirm the exact boarding location.
### Narita Airport
Selected Narita Express trains provide direct services between Shinjuku and Narita Airport.
Alternative journeys may involve travelling through Nippori, Tokyo or other interchange stations.
### Haneda Airport
Journeys to Haneda Airport commonly require a transfer to the Keikyu Line or Tokyo Monorail.
Airport buses also operate from selected Shinjuku locations.
### Local Buses
Local buses operate from several stops around the East, West and South exit areas.
The correct stop depends on the route and operator.
### Taxis
Taxi ranks and pickup areas are available around several station exits.
Passengers should choose the exit closest to their destination before entering a taxi queue.
## Nearby Attractions
• Kabukicho
• Shinjuku Golden Gai
• Omoide Yokocho
• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
• Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
• Hanazono Shrine
• Shinjuku Central Park
• Samurai Museum district
• Takashimaya Times Square
• NEWoMan Shinjuku
• Isetan Shinjuku
• Tokyo Opera City
## Visitor Tips
Decide which exit you need before leaving the platform because the station is extremely large.
Use the East Exit for Kabukicho, Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine and the eastern shopping district.
Use the West Exit for Nishi-Shinjuku, Omoide Yokocho and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Use the South, Kōshū-kaidō or New South gate areas for Busta Shinjuku, NEWoMan and Takashimaya Times Square.
Check whether you need the main Keio Line or the separate Keio New Line station area.
Allow at least fifteen to twenty minutes for an unfamiliar transfer between operators.
Follow the coloured railway-line signs rather than relying only on compass directions.
Keep your ticket or transport card available because transferring between operators may require passing through multiple ticket gates.
Use a staffed gate when travelling with oversized luggage, a stroller or a wheelchair.
Confirm your platform using live departure displays because limited-express, local and through services may use different platforms.
Do not confuse Shinjuku Station with Shinjuku-sanchome, Seibu-Shinjuku or Shinjuku-nishiguchi stations.
## Frequently Asked Questions
### Where is Shinjuku Station?
Shinjuku Station is located in western central Tokyo between the Shinjuku and Shibuya wards.
### Which railway companies serve Shinjuku Station?
The station complex is served by JR East, Odakyu Electric Railway, Keio Corporation, Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway.
### Which JR lines serve Shinjuku Station?
JR services include the Yamanote Line, Chuo Line Rapid, Chuo-Sobu Line, Saikyo Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line, together with selected limited-express trains.
### Which subway lines serve Shinjuku Station?
The station is served by the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and the Toei Shinjuku and Oedo lines.
### Which exit should visitors use for Kabukicho?
The East Exit is generally the most convenient major exit for Kabukicho.
### Which exit should visitors use for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building?
The West Exit provides the most convenient route towards Nishi-Shinjuku and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
### Which exit should passengers use for Busta Shinjuku?
Use the New South Gate or nearby Kōshū-kaidō Gate for Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal.
### Can passengers travel directly to Narita Airport?
Selected Narita Express services operate directly between Shinjuku and Narita Airport.
### Is there a direct train to Haneda Airport?
Shinjuku does not have a straightforward dedicated airport railway service to Haneda. Most rail journeys require a transfer, although direct airport buses are available from selected locations.
### Is Seibu-Shinjuku part of Shinjuku Station?
No. Seibu-Shinjuku is a separate station northeast of the main Shinjuku Station complex.
### Is Shinjuku-sanchome the same station?
No. Shinjuku-sanchome is a separate nearby subway station, although underground passages connect parts of the wider area.
### Is Shinjuku Station accessible?
Accessible routes are available across the station complex, but elevator locations and step-free transfer routes vary by railway operator and line. Check the relevant operator’s official station map before travelling.
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Disclaimer: This map is provided as a general location and orientation guide. Station gates, entrances, underground passages, elevator availability, platform access, railway services, transfer routes, bus stops and airport connections may change because of construction, maintenance or operational requirements. Shinjuku is a large station complex operated by several railway companies. Check the official map and current information for the specific operator and line before travelling.