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

Takadanobaba Station is a busy railway and subway interchange serving the Takadanobaba district of Shinjuku ward in Tokyo. The station connects the JR East Yamanote Line with the Seibu Shinjuku Line and Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line.

The station is surrounded by universities, language schools, restaurants, entertainment venues and busy shopping streets. Its principal orientation areas are the Waseda Exit and station plaza on the eastern side, the Toyama Exit to the south and the BIGBOX entrance beside the main commercial district.

This map of Takadanobaba Station Tokyo provides a location guide to the JR, Seibu and Tokyo Metro sections, major exits, transfer routes, bus stops and nearby attractions.

## Quick Answer

Takadanobaba Station is located in Shinjuku ward northwest of central Tokyo. Use the Waseda Exit for Waseda-dori, the station-front plaza, BIGBOX and Tokyo Metro connections, or the Toyama Exit for streets and neighbourhoods south of the station.

## Map of Takadanobaba Station Tokyo

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## Where Is Takadanobaba Station Located?

Takadanobaba Station is located in the Takadanobaba district of Shinjuku ward, Tokyo, Japan.

The station stands beside Waseda-dori, between the neighbourhoods of Takadanobaba, Totsuka and Toyama.

The main station-front plaza is on the eastern side of the railway. BIGBOX Takadanobaba, shops, restaurants and local bus stops are immediately around this area.

Waseda University is southeast of the station and can be reached on foot, by bus or using the Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line to Waseda Station.

The map marker identifies the Waseda Exit and station-front plaza.

## Train and Subway Services

## JR East

JR East operates the Yamanote Line from elevated platforms at Takadanobaba Station.

### Yamanote Line

The Yamanote Line provides frequent loop services around central Tokyo.

Southbound and clockwise destinations include Shin-Ōkubo, Shinjuku, Yoyogi, Harajuku, Shibuya and Shinagawa.

Northbound and counterclockwise destinations include Mejiro, Ikebukuro, Ōtsuka, Sugamo, Ueno and Tokyo Station.

Passengers should check the direction displayed on the platform because trains travel around the loop in opposite directions.

## Seibu Shinjuku Line

The Seibu Shinjuku Line serves elevated platforms beside the JR station.

### Towards Seibu-Shinjuku

Southbound trains operate directly to Seibu-Shinjuku Station.

Seibu-Shinjuku is located in the Kabukicho district and is separate from the main Shinjuku Station complex.

### Towards Western Tokyo and Saitama

Northbound and westbound destinations may include Saginomiya, Kami-Shakujii, Tanashi, Kodaira, Tokorozawa and Hon-Kawagoe.

Some services branch towards destinations on connecting Seibu railway lines.

Local, semi-express, express and other service categories have different stopping patterns.

Passengers should check the destination and service type before boarding.

## Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line

The Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line serves underground platforms beneath the station area.

### Towards Nakano

Westbound trains operate towards Ochiai and Nakano.

Some services continue beyond Nakano onto the JR Chūō-Sōbu Line towards destinations including Kichijōji and Mitaka.

### Towards Central and Eastern Tokyo

Eastbound destinations include Waseda, Kagurazaka, Iidabashi, Kudanshita, Ōtemachi, Nihombashi, Monzen-nakachō and Nishi-Funabashi.

Some trains continue beyond Nishi-Funabashi onto JR or Tōyō Rapid Railway routes.

Passengers should check the final destination because through services may continue beyond the Tokyo Metro network.

## Station Areas

### Waseda Exit

The Waseda Exit is the principal JR entrance and faces the main station-front plaza.

It is convenient for Waseda-dori, Tokyo Metro transfers, BIGBOX Takadanobaba, local buses and the principal shopping and dining district.

The map marker identifies this entrance area.

### Toyama Exit

The Toyama Exit is located south of the main JR station area.

It provides access towards Toyama Park, residential streets and destinations south and southeast of the railway.

Passengers requiring a particular accessible route should check current JR East information because station facilities differ between the Waseda and Toyama gate areas.

### BIGBOX Entrance

The Seibu BIGBOX entrance provides access beside BIGBOX Takadanobaba on the eastern side of the station.

It is useful for the main commercial district, station plaza and Tokyo Metro Exit 3.

### Seibu Waseda Entrance

The Seibu Waseda entrance is close to the JR Waseda Exit and main station plaza.

It provides a convenient transfer point between Seibu Railway, JR East and the Tōzai Line.

### Tokyo Metro Exit 1

Exit 1 serves streets west of the railway and destinations including Tokyo Fuji University.

This entrance may have restricted operating hours.

### Tokyo Metro Exit 2

Exit 2 serves the station-front plaza and the JR and Seibu Waseda entrance area.

It is one of the most useful subway exits for transferring to the above-ground railway platforms.

### Tokyo Metro Exit 3

Exit 3 serves the station-front plaza, BIGBOX Takadanobaba and the Seibu BIGBOX entrance.

An elevator route to street level is available in this area.

### Tokyo Metro Exits 4 to 7

These exits serve Waseda-dori, Toyama Park, the Japan Braille Library, local schools and neighbourhoods east of the station.

Some entrances have restricted opening hours, so passengers should follow current signs.

### JR and Seibu Elevated Platforms

The JR Yamanote and Seibu Shinjuku Line platforms are elevated above street level.

Elevators, escalators and stairways connect designated gate areas with the platforms.

### Tokyo Metro Underground Platforms

The Tōzai Line platforms are underground beneath Waseda-dori.

Passengers should allow additional time when transferring between the subway and elevated JR or Seibu platforms.

## Station Facilities

• JR East ticket machines and staffed gates

• Seibu Railway ticketing facilities

• Tokyo Metro ticket machines and staffed gates

• Passenger information displays

• Elevators, escalators and stairways

• Accessible routes through designated station areas

• Toilets and accessible toilets

• Passenger assistance services

• Coin lockers

• Convenience stores

• Cafés and restaurants nearby

• BIGBOX shopping and entertainment facilities

• Bicycle parking nearby

• Local bus connections

• Taxi and pickup areas nearby

• Public Wi-Fi in selected areas

Because Takadanobaba Station is operated by three railway companies, elevator locations and step-free transfer routes differ between operators and gate areas. Passengers requiring accessible travel should check the official map for the specific line being used.

## Transfers Between Lines

### JR East to Seibu Shinjuku Line

Follow signs for the Seibu Shinjuku Line from the JR station area.

The JR and Seibu platforms are adjacent but use separately operated ticket gates.

Depending on the ticket or transport card being used, passengers may transfer through designated gates or the public concourse.

### JR East to Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line

Use the Waseda Exit area and follow signs for the Tōzai Line.

The subway platforms are underground, while the JR platforms are elevated.

Allow additional time for escalators, elevators and corridors.

### Seibu Shinjuku Line to Tokyo Metro

Follow signs from the Seibu Waseda or BIGBOX gate areas towards Tokyo Metro.

Tokyo Metro Exits 2 and 3 are convenient for the main Seibu entrances.

### Tōzai Line to JR East

Follow signs for Exit 2 and the JR Waseda Exit.

Passengers must pass through separate Tokyo Metro and JR ticket gates.

### Tōzai Line to Seibu Railway

Use Exit 2 for the Seibu Waseda entrance or Exit 3 for the BIGBOX entrance.

Check the Seibu destination and train category before entering the platform area.

## Transport Connections

### Local Buses

Local buses operate from stops around the station-front plaza and Waseda-dori.

Routes connect Takadanobaba with Waseda University, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Passengers should confirm the route number and boarding position before joining a queue.

### Waseda University

Waseda University campuses are southeast of Takadanobaba Station.

Visitors can walk, use local buses or take the Tōzai Line one stop to Waseda Station, depending on the destination campus.

### Seibu-Shinjuku Station

The Seibu Shinjuku Line provides a direct journey from Takadanobaba to Seibu-Shinjuku Station.

Seibu-Shinjuku is separate from the main JR Shinjuku Station and is located near Kabukicho.

### Taxis

Taxis and private-hire vehicles can use designated stopping and pickup areas around the station district.

Traffic can be busy around Waseda-dori and the station plaza.

### Walking

BIGBOX Takadanobaba, Sakae-dori shopping street and many restaurants are immediately around the station.

Toyama Park, the Japan Braille Library and Waseda University areas are within walking distance.

### Cycling

Bicycle parking facilities are available around the wider station district.

Cyclists should take care around busy pedestrian areas, bus stops and narrow shopping streets.

## Nearby Attractions

• BIGBOX Takadanobaba

• Sakae-dori shopping street

• Toyama Park

• Waseda University

• Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum

• Japan Braille Library

• Otomeyama Park

• Kanda River

• Takadanobaba game and entertainment district

• Ana Hachiman Shrine

• Gakushuin University

• Shinjuku Sports Center

## Visitor Tips

Choose the correct operator before entering the ticketed area.

Use the Waseda Exit for the station-front plaza, Waseda-dori, BIGBOX and Tokyo Metro transfers.

Use the Toyama Exit for Toyama Park and destinations south of the station.

Allow additional time when transferring between the underground Tōzai Line and elevated JR or Seibu platforms.

Check the direction carefully when boarding the Yamanote Line because trains travel around the loop in opposite directions.

Check whether your Seibu train is local, semi-express, express or another service category.

Remember that Seibu-Shinjuku Station is separate from the main Shinjuku Station complex.

Check the destination of Tōzai Line trains because some continue beyond Nakano or Nishi-Funabashi onto other railway networks.

Follow railway-company logos and line colours rather than relying only on platform numbers.

Keep your ticket or transport card available because transfers between operators require separate gates.

Use a staffed gate when travelling with oversized luggage, a stroller or a wheelchair.

Do not confuse Takadanobaba Station with nearby Nishi-Waseda or Waseda subway stations.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where is Takadanobaba Station?

Takadanobaba Station is located in Shinjuku ward in northwestern central Tokyo.

### Which railway companies serve Takadanobaba Station?

The station is served by JR East, Seibu Railway and Tokyo Metro.

### Which lines serve Takadanobaba Station?

The station is served by the JR Yamanote Line, Seibu Shinjuku Line and Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line.

### Which exit should visitors use for BIGBOX Takadanobaba?

Use the Waseda Exit or Tokyo Metro Exit 3 for BIGBOX Takadanobaba.

### Which exit should visitors use for Waseda University?

The Waseda Exit provides the most useful general orientation for Waseda University, although the campus is some distance from the station.

### Can passengers travel directly to Shinjuku?

Yes. The JR Yamanote Line provides direct services to Shinjuku Station, while the Seibu Shinjuku Line provides direct services to the separate Seibu-Shinjuku Station.

### Can passengers travel directly to Ikebukuro?

Yes. The JR Yamanote Line provides frequent direct services between Takadanobaba and Ikebukuro.

### Can passengers travel directly to Tokyo Station?

The Yamanote Line provides a direct but relatively long journey around the loop. The Tōzai Line also provides access to central Tokyo through Ōtemachi, which is close to Tokyo Station.

### Is Waseda Station the same as Takadanobaba?

No. Waseda is a separate Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line station one stop east of Takadanobaba.

### Is Nishi-Waseda the same station?

No. Nishi-Waseda is a separate Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line station southeast of Takadanobaba.

### Is Takadanobaba Station accessible?

Accessible routes and elevators are available, but arrangements vary between JR East, Seibu Railway and Tokyo Metro areas. Check the relevant operator’s current accessibility map before travelling.

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Disclaimer: This map is provided as a general location and orientation guide. Station gates, entrance opening hours, underground passages, elevator availability, platform access, railway services, transfer routes and bus stops may change because of construction, maintenance or operational requirements. Takadanobaba Station is operated by JR East, Seibu Railway and Tokyo Metro. Check the official map and current information for the specific operator and line before travelling.