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

Tokyo Station is one of Japan’s most important railway terminals and a major gateway to Tokyo and destinations throughout the country. Located between the Marunouchi business district and Yaesu commercial district, the station connects local and regional JR services with numerous Shinkansen routes and the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.

The station complex extends across multiple above-ground and underground levels. Its principal orientation areas are the Marunouchi exits on the Imperial Palace side, the Yaesu exits on the eastern side and the Nihombashi Exit towards the northeastern business district.

This map of Tokyo Station provides a location guide to the principal station areas, Shinkansen platforms, conventional JR lines, Tokyo Metro connection, major exits, bus terminals and nearby Tokyo attractions.

## Quick Answer

Tokyo Station is located in Marunouchi in central Tokyo. Use the Marunouchi exits for the Imperial Palace and Marunouchi business district, the Yaesu exits for highway buses, Daimaru Tokyo and Nihombashi, or the Keiyo Street and underground passages for the distant Keiyo Line platforms.

## Map of Tokyo Station

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

## Where Is Tokyo Station Located?

Tokyo Station is located in Marunouchi, Chiyoda ward, Tokyo, Japan.

The station stands between the Marunouchi business district to the west and the Yaesu commercial district to the east.

The Imperial Palace and Marunouchi office district are west of the station. Nihombashi, Kyobashi and Ginza are east and southeast of the station.

The map marker identifies the Marunouchi Central Exit in the historic western station building.

## Shinkansen and Train Services

## JR Central Shinkansen

JR Central operates Tokaido Shinkansen services from Tokyo Station towards western Japan.

### Tokaido Shinkansen

The Tokaido Shinkansen connects Tokyo with major destinations including Shin-Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto and Shin-Osaka.

Nozomi, Hikari and Kodama services have different stopping patterns and journey times.

Many trains continue beyond Shin-Osaka onto the Sanyo Shinkansen towards destinations including Okayama, Hiroshima and Hakata.

Passengers should check the train name, departure time, platform and carriage number before boarding.

## JR East Shinkansen

JR East operates several Shinkansen routes from Tokyo Station towards northern and central Japan.

### Tohoku Shinkansen

The Tohoku Shinkansen connects Tokyo with destinations including Ueno, Omiya, Sendai, Morioka and Shin-Aomori.

Different train categories have different stopping patterns.

### Hokkaido Shinkansen

Selected services continue beyond Shin-Aomori through the Seikan Tunnel towards Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in Hokkaido.

Passengers continuing farther into Hokkaido normally require an onward connection.

### Joetsu Shinkansen

The Joetsu Shinkansen connects Tokyo with destinations including Omiya, Takasaki, Echigo-Yuzawa and Niigata.

### Hokuriku Shinkansen

The Hokuriku Shinkansen provides services towards destinations including Nagano, Toyama, Kanazawa and stations farther west along the route.

### Yamagata Shinkansen

Yamagata Shinkansen services operate towards Fukushima, Yamagata and Shinjo.

These trains may operate coupled with other Shinkansen services for part of the journey.

### Akita Shinkansen

Akita Shinkansen services operate towards Morioka and Akita.

These trains may operate coupled with Tohoku Shinkansen services between Tokyo and Morioka.

## Conventional JR Lines

### Yamanote Line

The Yamanote Line provides frequent loop services around central Tokyo.

Major destinations include Ueno, Nippori, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Shinagawa and other central districts.

Passengers should check the direction carefully because trains travel around the loop in opposite directions.

### Keihin-Tohoku Line

The Keihin-Tohoku Line provides frequent local services through central Tokyo.

Northbound destinations include Ueno, Akabane and Omiya.

Southbound destinations include Shinagawa, Kawasaki, Yokohama and stations along the Negishi Line.

Rapid services may skip selected central Tokyo stations during parts of the day.

### Chuo Line Rapid

The Chuo Line Rapid begins at Tokyo Station and travels west through central Tokyo.

Major destinations include Kanda, Ochanomizu, Yotsuya, Shinjuku, Nakano, Kichijoji, Mitaka, Tachikawa and Hachioji.

Some services continue beyond the principal urban route.

### Tokaido Line

The Tokaido Line provides regional services south from Tokyo.

Major destinations include Shimbashi, Shinagawa, Kawasaki, Yokohama, Ofuna, Fujisawa, Odawara and Atami.

Some trains continue beyond Tokyo through the Ueno-Tokyo Line.

### Ueno-Tokyo Line

The Ueno-Tokyo Line allows selected Tokaido, Utsunomiya, Takasaki and Jōban Line trains to operate through Tokyo Station.

Northbound destinations may include Ueno, Omiya, Utsunomiya, Takasaki, Mito and other regional centres.

Passengers should check the destination carefully because trains follow several different routes north of Tokyo.

### Yokosuka Line

The Yokosuka Line uses underground platforms beneath the Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station.

Southbound destinations include Shinagawa, Yokohama, Ofuna, Kamakura, Zushi, Yokosuka and Kurihama.

### Sōbu Rapid Line

The Sōbu Rapid Line shares the deep underground platform area with the Yokosuka Line.

Eastbound destinations include Kinshicho, Ichikawa, Funabashi, Chiba and stations farther east.

Selected services provide connections towards Narita Airport.

### Narita Express

Selected Narita Express services connect Tokyo Station with Narita Airport.

Some trains divide or join at Tokyo Station before continuing towards different parts of the metropolitan region.

Passengers should check the carriage destination and reservation details carefully.

### Keiyo Line

The Keiyo Line uses underground platforms southeast of the principal station concourse.

Destinations include Hatchobori, Shin-Kiba, Maihama, Kaihin-Makuhari and Soga.

The Keiyo Line provides access towards Tokyo Disney Resort through Maihama Station.

The walk from the main JR platforms to the Keiyo Line can take considerable time.

### Musashino Line Through Services

Selected Musashino Line trains operate through the Keiyo Line platforms.

Destinations vary, so passengers should check the final destination before boarding.

## Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

Tokyo Station is served by the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.

The subway platforms are located beneath the Marunouchi side of the station and are designated station M17.

Westbound destinations include Ginza, Kasumigaseki, Akasaka-mitsuke, Shinjuku and Ogikubo.

Northbound destinations include Otemachi, Awajicho, Korakuen and Ikebukuro.

The Tokyo Metro station uses a separate ticketed area from JR services.

## Station Areas

### Marunouchi Central Exit

The Marunouchi Central Exit faces the historic red-brick station building and Marunouchi business district.

It provides a convenient route towards Marunouchi Central Plaza, Gyoko-dori and the Imperial Palace.

The map marker identifies this entrance.

### Marunouchi North Exit

The Marunouchi North Exit serves the northern side of the historic station building.

It is useful for Otemachi, the Marunouchi Hotel, northern office buildings and walking routes towards the Imperial Palace gardens.

### Marunouchi South Exit

The Marunouchi South Exit serves the southern side of the historic station building.

It is convenient for KITTE Marunouchi, JP Tower, Marunouchi Building and destinations towards Yurakucho.

### Marunouchi Underground Exits

Underground exits connect Tokyo Station with office buildings, shopping areas and the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.

These passages provide weather-protected routes throughout much of the Marunouchi district.

### Yaesu Central Exit

The Yaesu Central Exit serves the principal eastern side of Tokyo Station.

It is convenient for Daimaru Tokyo, Tokyo Station Yaesu bus facilities, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu and streets leading towards Nihombashi.

### Yaesu North Exit

The Yaesu North Exit serves the northeastern side of the station.

It is useful for northern Yaesu, Nihombashi, Daimaru Tokyo and several highway bus departure areas.

### Yaesu South Exit

The Yaesu South Exit serves the southeastern side of the station.

It provides access to highway bus facilities, GranTokyo South Tower and routes towards Kyobashi and Ginza.

### Yaesu Underground Central Exit

The Yaesu Underground Central Exit connects with Tokyo Station First Avenue and the Yaesu underground shopping district.

It is convenient for shops, restaurants, character stores and underground walking routes.

### Nihombashi Exit

The Nihombashi Exit is located at the northeastern end of the station complex.

It provides access towards Nihombashi, Otemachi and bus or taxi facilities on the northeastern side.

### Shinkansen North Transfer Gate

This transfer-gate area connects conventional JR lines with the Shinkansen concourses.

Passengers should confirm whether their train is operated by JR East or JR Central before entering the relevant area.

### Shinkansen South Transfer Gate

The southern Shinkansen transfer area provides access between conventional JR platforms and bullet-train concourses.

Departure boards identify the train name, destination, platform and departure time.

### Keiyo Street Area

The Keiyo Street passage leads towards the Keiyo Line underground platforms.

It contains shops and food outlets and is useful for passengers travelling towards Maihama, Tokyo Disney Resort and Chiba.

### Gransta Tokyo

Gransta Tokyo is a major shopping and dining area within and around the station.

Some shops are inside the JR ticketed zone, while others can be accessed without entering the railway platforms.

## Station Facilities

• JR East and JR Central ticket offices

• Shinkansen ticket machines

• Reserved-seat ticket machines

• Tokyo Metro ticketing facilities

• 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 and delivery services

• Convenience stores

• Cafés and restaurants

• Gransta Tokyo shopping areas

• Tokyo Station First Avenue

• Tourist information facilities

• Currency exchange services

• Bus and taxi connections

• Airport transport connections

• Public Wi-Fi in selected areas

Tokyo Station is very large, and elevator locations and step-free transfer routes vary between platform areas. Passengers requiring accessible travel should check the official map for the specific train or subway line being used.

## Transfers Between Lines

### Conventional JR Lines to the Shinkansen

Follow signs for the Shinkansen transfer gates.

Confirm whether the journey uses the Tokaido Shinkansen or one of the JR East Shinkansen routes before entering the relevant concourse.

Keep both the basic-fare ticket and Shinkansen ticket available when using paper tickets.

### JR Lines to the Marunouchi Line

Follow signs towards the Marunouchi Underground Central Exit and Tokyo Metro.

The subway uses a separate ticketed area, so passengers must pass through JR exit gates before entering Tokyo Metro.

### Main JR Platforms to the Keiyo Line

Follow signs for the Keiyo Line and Keiyo Street.

The underground platforms are southeast of the principal station and may require a walk of fifteen minutes or longer from some platforms.

Allow additional time when carrying luggage or travelling with children.

### Main JR Platforms to the Yokosuka and Sōbu Lines

Follow signs towards the Marunouchi underground platform area.

The Yokosuka and Sōbu Rapid platforms are deep beneath the western side of the station.

Allow additional time for elevators and escalators.

### Shinkansen to Narita Express

Follow signs from the Shinkansen concourse towards the Yokosuka and Sōbu underground platforms.

Check the departure board carefully because Narita Express platform assignments may vary.

### Tokyo Station to Otemachi Station

Otemachi is a separate subway station connected to parts of the Marunouchi and underground business district.

The walk may be useful for lines not serving Tokyo Station directly, but transfer distances vary considerably.

### Tokyo Station to Nijubashimae Station

Nijubashimae is a separate Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line station west of Tokyo Station.

It can be reached through parts of the Marunouchi underground network or by walking at street level.

### Tokyo Station to Kyobashi Station

Kyobashi is a separate Tokyo Metro Ginza Line station southeast of Tokyo Station.

It can be reached on foot through the Yaesu and Kyobashi districts.

## Transport Connections

### Tokyo Station Yaesu Bus Terminal

Highway and regional buses depart from several locations around the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station.

Passengers should confirm the precise terminal, departure floor, operator and boarding bay before travelling.

### Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu

Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu is located beneath Tokyo Midtown Yaesu east of the station.

It serves highway buses travelling to destinations throughout Japan.

### Airport Buses

Airport limousine buses operate from selected stops around Tokyo Station.

Services and departure points differ for Haneda and Narita airports, so passengers should confirm the current boarding location.

### Narita Airport

Narita Express trains provide selected direct services between Tokyo Station and Narita Airport.

Airport buses also operate from the wider Tokyo Station area.

### Haneda Airport

Tokyo Station does not have a dedicated direct airport railway line to Haneda.

Rail journeys usually require a transfer to the Keikyu Line or Tokyo Monorail, while direct airport buses may operate from selected stops.

### Local Buses

Local buses operate from stops around the Marunouchi, Yaesu and Nihombashi sides of the station.

The correct stop depends on the route and destination.

### Taxis

Taxi ranks and designated pickup areas are available around several station exits.

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

### Walking

Marunouchi, Otemachi, Nihombashi, Kyobashi and parts of Ginza are within walking distance.

The Imperial Palace outer gardens are west of the Marunouchi exits.

## Nearby Attractions

• Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building

• Marunouchi Central Plaza

• Imperial Palace

• Imperial Palace East Gardens

• KITTE Marunouchi

• Marunouchi Building

• Shin-Marunouchi Building

• Tokyo International Forum

• Tokyo Midtown Yaesu

• Nihombashi

• Ginza

• Tokyo Character Street

• Tokyo Ramen Street

• Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum

## Visitor Tips

Choose the correct side of the station before leaving the ticketed area.

Use the Marunouchi exits for the Imperial Palace, KITTE Marunouchi and the western business district.

Use the Yaesu exits for Daimaru Tokyo, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, highway buses, Nihombashi and Kyobashi.

Allow at least fifteen minutes when transferring to or from the Keiyo Line.

Allow additional time for transfers involving the deep Yokosuka and Sōbu Rapid platforms.

Confirm whether your Shinkansen service is operated by JR Central or JR East.

Check the train name carefully because Nozomi, Hikari, Kodama and the northern Shinkansen services have different stopping patterns.

Keep your ticket or transport card available because transfers may involve multiple ticket gates.

Check the carriage number before boarding because Shinkansen trains are long and boarding positions are clearly marked.

Use luggage lockers or storage services rather than carrying large bags through the station unnecessarily.

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

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

Do not confuse Tokyo Station with nearby Otemachi, Nihombashi, Kyobashi or Yurakucho stations.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where is Tokyo Station?

Tokyo Station is located in Marunouchi in Chiyoda ward, central Tokyo.

### Which railway companies serve Tokyo Station?

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

### Which Shinkansen lines serve Tokyo Station?

Tokyo Station serves the Tokaido, Tohoku, Hokkaido, Joetsu, Hokuriku, Yamagata and Akita Shinkansen routes.

### Which subway line serves Tokyo Station?

The Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line serves Tokyo Station.

### Which exit should visitors use for the Imperial Palace?

Use one of the Marunouchi exits on the western side of the station.

### Which exit should visitors use for highway buses?

Many highway bus services depart from the Yaesu side, but passengers should confirm the exact terminal and boarding bay.

### Which exit should visitors use for Nihombashi?

The Nihombashi or Yaesu North exit areas generally provide the most convenient orientation for Nihombashi.

### Can passengers travel directly to Kyoto?

Yes. Tokaido Shinkansen services connect Tokyo Station directly with Kyoto.

### Can passengers travel directly to Osaka?

Yes. Tokaido Shinkansen services connect Tokyo Station with Shin-Osaka Station.

### Can passengers travel directly to Narita Airport?

Yes. Selected Narita Express trains operate directly between Tokyo Station and Narita Airport.

### Can passengers travel directly to Tokyo Disney Resort?

Take the JR Keiyo Line to Maihama Station and continue to the resort area.

### Are the Keiyo Line platforms close to the main concourse?

No. The Keiyo Line platforms are southeast of the main station and require a long walk from many JR and Shinkansen platforms.

### Is Tokyo Station accessible?

Accessible routes and elevators are available, but arrangements vary between conventional JR, Shinkansen, underground and Tokyo Metro areas. Check the official operator map for the specific service being used.

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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, Shinkansen operations, bus terminals and airport connections may change because of construction, maintenance or operational requirements. Tokyo Station is a large multi-level complex operated by JR East, JR Central and Tokyo Metro. Check the official map and current information for the specific operator and line before travelling.