Map of Yūrakuchō and Hibiya Stations Tokyo – Train Lines, Exits & Transfer Guide
Yūrakuchō and Hibiya form a closely connected railway, subway, business, shopping and entertainment district in central Tokyo. The wider interchange includes JR Yūrakuchō Station, Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Station and Hibiya Station, which is served by the Tokyo Metro Hibiya and Chiyoda lines and the Toei Mita Line.
Although the stations have different names and separately operated ticketed areas, underground passages connect much of the district. Passengers can walk between JR Yūrakuchō, the Yūrakuchō Line, Hibiya subway platforms, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo International Forum and nearby parts of Ginza.
This map of Yūrakuchō and Hibiya stations Tokyo provides a location guide to the JR and subway platforms, major exits, underground transfer routes, nearby bus stops and central Tokyo attractions.
## Quick Answer
Yūrakuchō and Hibiya are adjoining station complexes in Chiyoda ward. Use the JR Hibiya Exit for Hibiya, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya and the Imperial Palace side, the Ginza Exit for Ginza and Yūrakuchō Mullion, or the International Forum Exit for Tokyo International Forum and Marunouchi.
## Map of Yūrakuchō and Hibiya Stations Tokyo
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## Where Are Yūrakuchō and Hibiya Stations Located?
Yūrakuchō and Hibiya stations are located in the Yūrakuchō district of Chiyoda ward in central Tokyo, Japan.
The district lies between Tokyo Station and Shimbashi, with Ginza to the east, Hibiya Park and government districts to the west and Marunouchi to the north.
JR Yūrakuchō Station runs north to south beneath elevated railway tracks between the Hibiya and Ginza sides of the district.
Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Station is underground near Tokyo International Forum and the northern end of JR Yūrakuchō Station.
Hibiya Station extends beneath streets west of JR Yūrakuchō and serves the Hibiya, Chiyoda and Mita subway lines.
The map marker identifies the JR Hibiya Exit on the western side of Yūrakuchō Station.
## Train and Subway Services
## JR East
JR East operates the Yamanote and Keihin-Tōhoku lines from elevated platforms at Yūrakuchō Station.
### Yamanote Line
The Yamanote Line provides frequent loop services around central Tokyo.
Northbound and counterclockwise destinations include Tokyo Station, Kanda, Akihabara, Ueno, Nippori and Ikebukuro.
Southbound and clockwise destinations include Shimbashi, Hamamatsuchō, Shinagawa, Meguro, Shibuya and Shinjuku.
Passengers should check the direction carefully because trains travel around the loop in opposite directions.
Yūrakuchō is one stop from Tokyo Station and one stop from Shimbashi.
### Keihin-Tōhoku Line
The Keihin-Tōhoku Line provides north–south services through central Tokyo.
Northbound destinations include Tokyo Station, Akihabara, Ueno, Akabane, Urawa and Ōmiya.
Southbound destinations include Shimbashi, Hamamatsuchō, Shinagawa, Kamata, Kawasaki and Yokohama.
Many services continue beyond Yokohama onto the Negishi Line.
Daytime rapid Keihin-Tōhoku trains may pass through Yūrakuchō without stopping. Passengers should check the platform display and use the Yamanote Line when the next rapid service does not stop.
## Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line
Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Station is served by the Yūrakuchō Line as station Y18.
### Towards Ikebukuro and Wakōshi
Northbound and westbound destinations include Sakuradamon, Nagatachō, Kōjimachi, Iidabashi, Ikebukuro, Kotake-mukaihara and Wakōshi.
Selected services continue beyond Wakōshi onto the Tobu Tōjō Line.
Some trains may also connect with Seibu railway routes through Kotake-mukaihara.
Passengers should check the final destination because through-running patterns vary.
### Towards Toyosu and Shin-kiba
Eastbound destinations include Ginza-itchōme, Shintomichō, Tsukishima, Toyosu, Tatsumi and Shin-kiba.
Toyosu provides a transfer to the Yurikamome for Odaiba, Ariake and Tokyo Big Sight.
Shin-kiba provides connections with the JR Keiyō Line and Rinkai Line.
## Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
Hibiya Station is served by the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line as station H08.
### Towards Naka-meguro
Southbound and westbound destinations include Kasumigaseki, Toranomon Hills, Kamiyachō, Roppongi, Hiro-o, Ebisu and Naka-meguro.
### Towards Kita-senju
Northbound and eastbound destinations include Ginza, Higashi-ginza, Hatchōbori, Ningyōchō, Akihabara, Ueno and Kita-senju.
Many trains continue beyond Kita-senju onto the Tobu Skytree Line.
Passengers should check the final destination because through services may travel beyond the Tokyo Metro network.
## Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Hibiya Station is served by the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line as station C09.
### Towards Yoyogi-Uehara
Westbound destinations include Kasumigaseki, Kokkai-gijidō-mae, Akasaka, Nogizaka, Omote-sandō, Meiji-jingūmae and Yoyogi-Uehara.
Many trains continue beyond Yoyogi-Uehara onto the Odakyu railway network.
Destinations may include Seijōgakuen-mae, Shin-Yurigaoka, Machida and Hon-Atsugi, depending on the service.
### Towards Kita-senju and Kita-ayase
Northbound and eastbound destinations include Nijūbashimae, Ōtemachi, Shin-ochanomizu, Yushima, Nezu, Nishi-nippori, Machiya, Kita-senju, Ayase and Kita-ayase.
Selected trains continue beyond Kita-senju onto the JR Jōban Line.
Passengers should check whether the train terminates within the Tokyo Metro network or continues onto JR services.
## Toei Mita Line
Hibiya Station is served by the Toei Mita Line as station I08.
### Towards Meguro
Southbound destinations include Uchisaiwaichō, Onarimon, Shibakōen, Mita, Shirokanedai and Meguro.
Many trains continue beyond Meguro onto the Tokyu Meguro Line.
Selected services may continue towards Shin-Yokohama and the Sotetsu railway network.
### Towards Nishi-takashimadaira
Northbound destinations include Ōtemachi, Jimbochō, Suidōbashi, Kasuga, Sugamo, Itabashi-honchō and Nishi-takashimadaira.
The Mita Line provides direct access to business, university and residential districts across northern Tokyo.
## Station Areas
### JR Hibiya Exit
The Hibiya Exit serves the western side of JR Yūrakuchō Station.
It is convenient for Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Chanter, the Imperial Hotel, Hibiya Park and transfers towards Hibiya subway platforms.
The map marker identifies this entrance area.
### JR Ginza Exit
The Ginza Exit serves the eastern and southeastern side of JR Yūrakuchō Station.
It is convenient for Yūrakuchō Mullion, Lumine Yūrakuchō, Ginza, Hankyu Men’s Tokyo and nearby department stores.
### JR Central Exit
The Central Exit provides access to the central station concourse and streets on both sides of the railway.
It is useful as a general meeting and orientation point within JR Yūrakuchō Station.
### JR Central West Exit
The Central West Exit faces the Hibiya and Marunouchi side of the station.
It is convenient for Bic Camera Yūrakuchō, Tokyo International Forum and walking routes towards Hibiya Station.
### JR Kyōbashi Exit
The Kyōbashi Exit serves the northern side of JR Yūrakuchō Station.
It is convenient for Tokyo International Forum, Ginza-itchōme and streets towards Kyōbashi and Tokyo Station.
### JR International Forum Exit
The International Forum Exit provides convenient access to Tokyo International Forum.
It is also useful for transfers towards Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Station and walking routes through Marunouchi.
### Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line Gates
The Yūrakuchō Line station is underground near Tokyo International Forum and the northern side of the JR station.
Numbered exits serve JR Yūrakuchō, Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, Ginza and surrounding buildings.
### Tokyo Metro Exit D7
Exit D7 provides a useful connection between the Yūrakuchō Line station and the JR station area.
Passengers should follow current signs because underground passage routes may be affected by construction or commercial opening hours.
### Hibiya Station A Exits
The A exits primarily serve Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Yūrakuchō Mullion, theatres, cinemas, the Imperial Hotel and streets east of Hibiya Park.
Exit A0 is useful for Yūrakuchō Mullion and the Ginza-facing side of the district.
Exits A4 and A5 serve parts of the central Hibiya and Yūrakuchō area.
### Hibiya Station B Exits
The B exits primarily serve the Hibiya Park, Imperial Palace, Marunouchi and government-office sides of the station district.
The most convenient exit depends on the destination and subway line used.
### Hibiya Park Gate
The Hibiya Park gate area provides access towards Hibiya Park, the Imperial Hotel and streets west of the station.
It also connects with passages leading between the Hibiya, Chiyoda and Mita lines.
### Yūrakuchō Gate
The Hibiya Line Yūrakuchō gate serves underground passages leading towards JR Yūrakuchō, the Yūrakuchō Line and commercial buildings east of Hibiya.
### Mita Line Station Area
The Toei Mita Line platforms are farther west than parts of the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line station.
Allow additional time when transferring between the Mita Line and JR Yūrakuchō.
### Underground Passage Network
Underground passages connect Hibiya Station, Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Station, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Tokyo International Forum and parts of the Ginza district.
The network is extensive and contains multiple levels, commercial entrances and separately operated ticket gates.
Passengers should follow line colours, operator logos and numbered exits carefully.
## Station Facilities
• JR East ticket machines and staffed gates
• Tokyo Metro ticket machines and staffed gates
• Toei Subway ticketing facilities
• Passenger information displays
• Elevators, escalators and stairways
• Accessible routes through designated station areas
• Toilets and accessible toilets
• Waiting and seating areas
• Passenger assistance services
• Coin lockers
• Convenience stores
• Cafés and restaurants
• Shopping centres and department stores nearby
• Underground commercial passages
• Theatre and cinema facilities nearby
• Local bus connections
• Taxi and private-hire pickup areas
• Bicycle parking nearby
• Public Wi-Fi in selected areas
Because the district includes JR East, Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway facilities, elevator locations and step-free transfer routes vary between operators, platforms and exit areas.
## Transfers Between Lines
### JR Yūrakuchō to the Yūrakuchō Line
Follow signs from the JR Central West or International Forum side towards Tokyo Metro.
The subway station is underground and uses separate ticket gates.
Allow approximately five to ten minutes depending on the JR gate, subway entrance and crowd level.
### JR Yūrakuchō to Hibiya Station
Use the Hibiya or Central West side of the JR station and follow signs towards Hibiya Station.
The Hibiya subway complex is west of the railway and may be reached through underground passages or street-level routes.
Allow approximately ten minutes for an unfamiliar transfer and longer when using the Mita Line.
### Hibiya Line to Chiyoda Line
Follow Tokyo Metro transfer signs within Hibiya Station.
The two lines use separate platforms and levels but are connected within the station complex.
### Hibiya Line to Mita Line
Follow signs for the Toei Mita Line.
The transfer involves a substantial underground walk between separately operated Tokyo Metro and Toei areas.
Allow additional time, particularly when travelling with luggage.
### Chiyoda Line to Mita Line
Follow signs through the Hibiya underground passage system.
Passengers may need to move between different levels and pass through designated connecting areas.
### Hibiya Station to the Yūrakuchō Line
Follow underground signs towards Yūrakuchō Station and the Yūrakuchō Line.
Tokyo Metro treats Hibiya and Yūrakuchō as connected stations for designated transfers, but the walk may take several minutes.
### JR Yūrakuchō to Tokyo Station
The Yamanote and Keihin-Tōhoku lines provide a one-stop journey to Tokyo Station.
Walking through Tokyo International Forum and Marunouchi is also possible, although the most convenient option depends on the destination within the large Tokyo Station complex.
### Yūrakuchō to Ginza Station
Ginza Station is a separate nearby Tokyo Metro interchange east of Yūrakuchō.
It can be reached on foot through streets or parts of the underground shopping network.
The stations are not treated as one shared ticketed complex.
## Transport Connections
### Tokyo Station
Take the Yamanote or an eligible Keihin-Tōhoku Line train one stop from Yūrakuchō to Tokyo Station.
Walking through Tokyo International Forum and Marunouchi may also be convenient for destinations on the southern side of Tokyo Station.
### Ginza
Ginza begins immediately east of Yūrakuchō Station.
Use the Ginza Exit for Yūrakuchō Mullion, department stores, Chūō-dōri and the southern Ginza shopping district.
### Imperial Palace
Use the Hibiya or western side and walk towards Hibiya Park, the Imperial Palace Plaza and Nijūbashi area.
The Chiyoda Line also provides a one-stop connection from Hibiya to Nijūbashimae.
### Odaiba and Tokyo Big Sight
Take the Yūrakuchō Line to Toyosu and transfer to the Yurikamome.
Alternative routes may involve travelling to Shin-kiba for the Rinkai Line.
### Haneda Airport
Common routes involve taking JR from Yūrakuchō to Hamamatsuchō for the Tokyo Monorail or to Shinagawa for Keikyu airport services.
Other options may use subway connections through Higashi-ginza, Daimon or another interchange.
### Narita Airport
Common routes involve travelling to Tokyo Station for the Narita Express or to Ueno and Nippori for Keisei services.
Airport bus services may also operate from major hotels in the Hibiya and Marunouchi districts.
### Local Buses
Local and community buses operate from stops around Hibiya, Yūrakuchō, Marunouchi and Ginza.
Boarding locations vary by route and operator.
### Taxis
Taxi ranks and designated pickup areas are available around JR Yūrakuchō, Tokyo International Forum, Hibiya and nearby hotels.
Choose the station side closest to your destination before joining a taxi queue.
### Walking
Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Park, Ginza and Marunouchi are immediately around the interchange.
Tokyo Station, the Imperial Palace and Shimbashi are also within walking distance.
## Nearby Attractions
• Tokyo International Forum
• Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
• Hibiya Park
• Imperial Hotel Tokyo
• Imperial Palace Plaza
• Nijūbashi Bridge
• Yūrakuchō Mullion
• Lumine Yūrakuchō
• Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan
• Bic Camera Yūrakuchō
• Ginza shopping district
• Kabukiza Theatre
• Godzilla Statue
• Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre
• Nissay Theatre
• Marunouchi business district
## Visitor Tips
Confirm whether you need JR Yūrakuchō Station, Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Station or Hibiya Station.
Use the JR Hibiya Exit for Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Park and the Imperial Hotel.
Use the JR Ginza Exit for Yūrakuchō Mullion, Ginza shopping streets and department stores.
Use the International Forum or Kyōbashi side for Tokyo International Forum and southern Marunouchi.
Allow approximately ten minutes for an unfamiliar transfer between JR Yūrakuchō and Hibiya Station.
Allow additional time when transferring to or from the Toei Mita Line.
Check whether a Keihin-Tōhoku train stops at Yūrakuchō because daytime rapid services may pass through the station.
Use the Yamanote Line for the most consistent one-stop journey to Tokyo Station or Shimbashi.
Use the Yūrakuchō Line for Ikebukuro, Iidabashi, Toyosu and Shin-kiba.
Use the Hibiya Line for Ginza, Roppongi, Akihabara and Ueno.
Use the Chiyoda Line for Omote-sandō, Yoyogi-Uehara, Ōtemachi and Kita-senju.
Use the Mita Line for Meguro, Mita, Ōtemachi and Sugamo.
Follow operator logos, line colours and numbered exits rather than relying only on the district name.
Keep your ticket or transport card available because JR, Tokyo Metro and Toei use separate ticketed areas.
Use a staffed gate when travelling with oversized luggage, a stroller or a wheelchair.
Expect heavy pedestrian traffic during weekday commuter periods, weekends and major events at Tokyo International Forum.
Do not confuse Yūrakuchō Station with Ginza, Ginza-itchōme or Hibiya stations, which are separate but nearby subway stations.
## Frequently Asked Questions
### Where are Yūrakuchō and Hibiya stations?
The stations are located in the Yūrakuchō and Hibiya district of Chiyoda ward in central Tokyo.
### Are Yūrakuchō and Hibiya the same station?
No. They are adjoining railway and subway stations connected by underground passages, but they have different names and separately operated ticketed areas.
### Which railway companies serve the district?
The district is served by JR East, Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway.
### Which JR lines serve Yūrakuchō Station?
JR Yūrakuchō Station is served by the Yamanote and Keihin-Tōhoku lines.
### Which subway line serves Yūrakuchō Station?
Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Station is served by the Yūrakuchō Line.
### Which subway lines serve Hibiya Station?
Hibiya Station is served by the Tokyo Metro Hibiya and Chiyoda lines and the Toei Mita Line.
### Which exit should visitors use for Tokyo Midtown Hibiya?
Use the JR Hibiya Exit or an appropriate Hibiya Station A exit.
### Which exit should visitors use for Ginza?
Use the JR Ginza Exit for the southern Ginza shopping district.
### Which exit should visitors use for Tokyo International Forum?
Use the JR International Forum or Kyōbashi side, or a suitable exit from Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Station.
### Which exit should visitors use for Hibiya Park?
Use an appropriate Hibiya Station exit on the park side or walk west from the JR Hibiya Exit.
### Can passengers travel directly to Tokyo Station?
Yes. The Yamanote and eligible Keihin-Tōhoku Line trains travel one stop from Yūrakuchō to Tokyo Station.
### Can passengers travel directly to Shibuya?
Yes. The JR Yamanote Line provides a direct service from Yūrakuchō to Shibuya.
### Can passengers travel directly to Ikebukuro?
Yes. The Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line provides direct services to Ikebukuro. The JR Yamanote Line also provides a direct but longer journey.
### Can passengers travel directly to Roppongi?
Yes. The Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line provides direct services between Hibiya and Roppongi.
### Can passengers travel directly to Toyosu?
Yes. The Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line provides direct services between Yūrakuchō and Toyosu.
### Is Ginza Station part of this interchange?
No. Ginza Station is a separate nearby Tokyo Metro station, although it is within walking distance.
### Are Yūrakuchō and Hibiya stations accessible?
Accessible routes and elevators are available, but arrangements vary between JR East, Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway areas. Check the official operator map for the specific platform, line and exit before travelling.
Related Tokyo Railway Station Maps
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, commercial-building access and bus stops may change because of construction, maintenance or operational requirements. The Yūrakuchō and Hibiya district contains separately operated JR East, Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway station areas. Check the official map and current information for the specific operator, station and line before travelling.