Map of Tachikawa Station Tokyo – Train Lines, Exits & Transfer Guide

Tachikawa Station is a major railway, monorail and bus interchange serving western Tokyo. The station connects JR East’s Chūō, Ōme, Itsukaichi and Nambu routes with nearby Tama Monorail stations.

The surrounding district contains department stores, shopping centres, hotels, restaurants and large bus terminals. Tachikawa is also a useful gateway to Shinjuku, Mount Takao, the Tama region and attractions around Shōwa Kinen Park.

This map of Tachikawa Station Tokyo provides a location guide to the JR platforms, major exits, monorail transfers, bus terminals and nearby attractions.

## Quick Answer

Tachikawa Station is located in Tachikawa City in western Tokyo. Use the North Exit for Lumine, Isetan, Takashimaya, Green Springs and Tachikawa-Kita Monorail Station, or the South Exit for GranDuo, AreAreA, restaurants and Tachikawa-Minami Monorail Station.

## Map of Tachikawa Station Tokyo

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

## Where Is Tachikawa Station Located?

Tachikawa Station is located in central Tachikawa City in western Tokyo.

The station lies west of Shinjuku on the Chūō Line and serves as an important interchange for western Tokyo and the Tama region.

The North Exit faces Lumine Tachikawa, Isetan, Takashimaya, Green Springs and the principal northern bus terminal.

The South Exit serves GranDuo Tachikawa, AreAreA, restaurants, hotels and southern bus stops.

Tachikawa-Kita and Tachikawa-Minami are separate Tama Monorail stations connected to the JR station by pedestrian decks.

The map marker identifies the JR North Exit station plaza.

## Train and Monorail Services

## JR Chūō Line

The Chūō Line provides fast services between Tachikawa and central Tokyo.

### Towards Shinjuku and Tokyo

Eastbound destinations include Kokubunji, Mitaka, Kichijōji, Nakano, Shinjuku, Ochanomizu and Tokyo Station.

Rapid, Special Rapid, Commuter Rapid and other service types have different stopping patterns.

### Towards Hachiōji and Takao

Westbound destinations include Hino, Hachiōji, Nishi-Hachiōji and Takao.

Selected trains continue beyond Takao towards Ōtsuki and destinations in Yamanashi Prefecture.

Passengers should check the final destination and service category before boarding.

## JR Ōme and Itsukaichi Lines

The Ōme Line operates west from Tachikawa.

Destinations include Nishi-Tachikawa, Haijima, Fussa, Ōme and selected stations towards Okutama.

Some trains continue from the Chūō Line through Tachikawa without requiring passengers to change.

The Itsukaichi Line branches from the Ōme Line at Haijima and continues towards Akigawa and Musashi-Itsukaichi.

## JR Nambu Line

Tachikawa is the northern terminal of the Nambu Line.

Southbound destinations include Yagawa, Yaho, Bubaigawara, Inadazutsumi, Noborito, Musashi-Mizonokuchi, Musashi-Kosugi and Kawasaki.

Local and rapid services have different stopping patterns.

## Limited-Express Services

Selected limited-express trains serve Tachikawa.

Services may include trains towards Kōfu, Matsumoto, Hachiōji, Ōme or other regional destinations according to the timetable.

A limited-express ticket or appropriate reservation may be required.

## Tama Monorail

Tachikawa is served by two nearby Tama Monorail stations.

### Tachikawa-Kita Station

Tachikawa-Kita is located north of JR Tachikawa and connected by pedestrian decks.

Northbound destinations include Takamatsu, Tachihi, Sunagawa-Nanaban, Tamagawa-Jōsui and Kamikitadai.

Southbound services continue towards Tachikawa-Minami, Kōshū-Kaidō, Takahatafudō, Tama-Center and Tama-Dōbutsukōen.

### Tachikawa-Minami Station

Tachikawa-Minami is located south of the JR station and is also connected by pedestrian deck.

It serves the same monorail route and may be more convenient for passengers approaching from the South Exit.

Tachikawa-Kita and Tachikawa-Minami are separate monorail stations, so passengers should enter the one closest to their destination.

## Station Areas

### North Exit

The North Exit is the principal entrance for the northern commercial district.

It is convenient for Lumine Tachikawa, Isetan, Takashimaya, Green Springs, northern bus stops and Tachikawa-Kita Monorail Station.

The map marker identifies this entrance area.

### South Exit

The South Exit serves GranDuo Tachikawa, AreAreA, restaurants, hotels and Tachikawa-Minami Monorail Station.

### East Gate

The East Gate provides access to the eastern side of the main station concourse and routes towards both principal exits.

### West Gate

The West Gate serves the western side of the station and nearby shopping facilities.

### North Pedestrian Deck

An elevated pedestrian deck connects the North Exit with department stores, bus areas and Tachikawa-Kita Station.

### South Pedestrian Deck

A southern deck connects the JR station with commercial buildings and Tachikawa-Minami Station.

## Station Facilities

• JR East ticket machines and staffed gates

• Reserved-seat ticket machines

• JR East Travel Service Center

• Passenger information displays

• Elevators, escalators and stairways

• Accessible routes

• Toilets and accessible toilets

• Coin lockers

• Convenience stores

• Cafés and restaurants

• Lumine and GranDuo shopping facilities

• Bus terminals on both sides

• Taxi pickup areas

The JR and Tama Monorail stations have separate ticket gates and accessibility arrangements.

## Transfers Between Lines

### Chūō Line to Ōme or Nambu Line

Follow JR signs for the required platform and destination.

The transfer remains inside the JR ticketed area but may require movement between platforms.

### JR to Tachikawa-Kita Monorail Station

Use the North Exit and follow the pedestrian deck towards Tachikawa-Kita.

Allow approximately five to ten minutes for an unfamiliar platform-to-platform transfer.

### JR to Tachikawa-Minami Monorail Station

Use the South Exit and follow signs across the pedestrian deck towards Tachikawa-Minami.

The JR and monorail stations use separate ticket gates.

### North Side to South Side

Use the public station concourse or pedestrian routes to cross between the two sides without boarding a train.

## Transport Connections

### Shinjuku

Chūō Line rapid services provide direct journeys between Tachikawa and Shinjuku.

### Tokyo Station

Selected Chūō Line trains provide direct services between Tachikawa and Tokyo Station.

### Kichijōji and Nakano

Eastbound Chūō Line services connect Tachikawa with Kichijōji and Nakano.

### Hachiōji and Takao

Westbound Chūō Line trains provide direct services to Hachiōji and Takao.

Takao provides access to Mount Takao and connections farther west.

### Kawasaki

The Nambu Line provides direct services between Tachikawa and Kawasaki.

### Shōwa Kinen Park

Nishi-Tachikawa Station on the Ōme Line provides convenient access to Shōwa Kinen Park.

Some areas of the park can also be reached by bus or on foot from central Tachikawa.

### Tama Zoological Park and Tama-Center

Use the Tama Monorail towards Tama-Dōbutsukōen or Tama-Center.

### Local Buses

Large bus terminals operate from both the North and South exits.

Routes serve neighbourhoods throughout Tachikawa and surrounding western Tokyo cities.

Confirm the station side, route number and boarding bay before travelling.

### Airport and Highway Buses

Airport and long-distance buses may operate from designated stops around the station district.

Check the operator, terminal and current timetable before travelling.

### Taxis

Taxi ranks are available near both principal exits.

Choose the station side closest to your destination before joining a queue.

## Nearby Attractions

• Lumine Tachikawa

• GranDuo Tachikawa

• Green Springs

• Isetan Tachikawa

• Takashimaya Tachikawa

• Shōwa Kinen Park

• Play Museum

• Tachikawa Stage Garden

• Polar Science Museum

• Tama Zoological Park monorail connections

## Visitor Tips

Use the North Exit for Green Springs, department stores and Tachikawa-Kita Station.

Use the South Exit for GranDuo, AreAreA and Tachikawa-Minami Station.

Use the Chūō Line for Shinjuku, Tokyo, Hachiōji and Takao.

Use the Ōme Line for Shōwa Kinen Park, Haijima and Ōme.

Use the Nambu Line for Noborito, Musashi-Kosugi and Kawasaki.

Use the Tama Monorail for Tama-Center, Tama Zoological Park and northern Tama destinations.

Check whether a Chūō Line train is Rapid, Special Rapid or Limited Express.

Confirm whether an Ōme Line train operates directly through Tachikawa or requires a transfer.

Allow five to ten minutes when transferring between JR and the monorail.

Do not confuse Tachikawa-Kita and Tachikawa-Minami, which are separate monorail stations.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where is Tachikawa Station?

Tachikawa Station is located in Tachikawa City in western Tokyo.

### Which railway company serves Tachikawa?

The main railway station is operated by JR East. Nearby Tachikawa-Kita and Tachikawa-Minami stations are served by Tama Monorail.

### Which JR lines serve Tachikawa?

Tachikawa is served by the Chūō, Ōme, Itsukaichi and Nambu routes.

### Which exit is best for Green Springs?

Use the North Exit.

### Which exit is best for Tachikawa-Kita Station?

Use the North Exit and follow the pedestrian deck.

### Which exit is best for Tachikawa-Minami Station?

Use the South Exit.

### Can passengers travel directly to Shinjuku?

Yes. Chūō Line services provide direct connections.

### Can passengers travel directly to Kawasaki?

Yes. The Nambu Line provides direct services.

### How do visitors reach Shōwa Kinen Park?

Take the Ōme Line one stop to Nishi-Tachikawa or use a suitable bus or walking route.

### Is Tachikawa Station accessible?

Accessible routes and elevators are available, but arrangements vary between the JR and monorail station areas.

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Disclaimer: This map is provided as a general guide. Station entrances, platforms, services and transfer routes may change. Check current information from the relevant railway or subway operator before travelling.