Shinjuku Station
(新宿駅)
Rail Station and Metro Station
Shinjuku, 新宿区
"One of the busiest train stations in the world."(4 Tips)"Hard to find elevators down the the Narita Express platforms."(3 Tips)
"Huge station, but not the most confusing in Tokyo."(4 Tips)
"east exit and mince across the road for awesomeness!!"(3 Tips)
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Get completely lost and confused the first couple times you come lol. There is a JR exchange office here near the east exit. Line is usually way shorter than at the airport.Upvote22DownvoteUpvoted Dec 31, 2024
Slightly daunting at first but works like clockwork. Get the PASMO pass at one of the kiosks. It will make your travel a lot easier.
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DensFebruary 20, 2015This is really an "all thru Tokyo" tip but whenever you see a drink machine throw in a few Yen & try something new. Don't drink the same thing twice. ProTip: blue light = cold drink, red light = hot!
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Ty 查佛思January 12, 2015Soo many people at station. Very easy to get lost. If you have trouble finding places, best to just ask a station attendant before straying too far. Easily one of the busiest stations I have been to.Upvote4Downvote
MagalyDecember 5, 2017A really crowded and busy station! Signs are really clear, but you might get lost!
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ᴡ PadillaApril 13, 2018So. Many. People. Do ask for directions when you get lost, as Japanese people are very kind even when they aren’t so good in English.Upvote2Downvote
JKApril 5, 2017There are daily Narita Express transit departing Shinjuku Station starting from 05:55 and you can arrive Narita around 1 and a half hours
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CJNApril 29, 2012Southern terrace entrance is easiest for catching the Narita Express. Save yourself a long walk. Just cross the street from the taxi drop off at south entrance and hook around to the right a bit.Upvote1Downvote
Mark J.January 28, 2020It may be the busiest station in the world, but it's very well signed - apps like Google Maps can tell you which exit number to take, and platforms are announced weeks in advance. Fear not!UpvoteDownvote
Epicurean 🗼dventuresOctober 29, 20181st impression:Holy cow!😱It's gi-normous!So massive we still get lost after having passed thru here dozens of times.2us,this is an attraction by itself as it's more than just a train stn.Lots 2c&do.UpvoteDownvote- Epicurean 🗼dventuresOctober 29, 2018What we😍 2c & do nearby:Godzilla Head,Kabukicho,Omoide Yokocho,Shinjuku Golden Gai,Shinjuku Gyoen,Shopping(Fav:Isetan,Yodobashi Camera).Upvote1Downvote
Magdalena MrázkováSeptember 26, 2015One of few JR and metro stations that has a metro plan also in English. It's a well organized maze;)Upvote1Downvote
SV Ah MaMay 31, 2018Soooo busy, don't believe everything the information counter tells you, they might send you to the wrong track..
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Marc UKGOctober 24, 2018Prepare to get lost. This is more a city in itself than a station. You are a true Tokyo pro once you master this station.
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Arief EngahNovember 10, 2020One bloody big station, seriously big. You really wanna know or plan your way around here if you’re on a tight schedule. It should have its own zip code if any. MassiveUpvoteDownvote
Ben VidulichMarch 17, 2018Plan your trip with Google Maps. It will show you the train line, platform number, colour code (follow station signs), departure time and fare amount. Tip applies at all stations.UpvoteDownvote
Kylie WilsonMarch 8, 2017Biggest in Japan! A tourist attraction just for watching the organised chaos.Upvote1Downvote
TobyApril 5, 2013a 1-day ticket for all three subway lines companies cost 1580 Yen, for two 1000 Yen, for one 700 Yen. see if it is worth it or pay-as-you-goUpvote1Downvote- ZaraFebruary 5, 2015Busiest train station in the world probably. Know which platform you need to get to in advance if possible to save from getting lost. Hard to find elevators down the the Narita Express platforms.UpvoteDownvote
If you, stranger here , in hurry , and mistook west gate and east gate , fastest solution is buy cheapest ticket and through the station. So complicated and difficult. Have a nice trip!UpvoteDownvote
Darin HagreFebruary 19, 2015Lots of things to do nearby. A great place to explore. Make sure you bring a camera!UpvoteDownvote
nocturnicsFebruary 19, 2017this station is so much fun so many people so much to see i miss it so much
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World’s busiest station. I am yet to use all the exits. Heart & soul of Tokyo.UpvoteDownvote
Hani ESeptember 26, 2018You’re going to get lost, so just take a deep breath, get yourself a drink from a vending machine, and make your way out.UpvoteDownvote
Dan BrockettOctober 11, 2018Use the English options on all the ticket computers, and choose the amount of passengers on the left via buttons.UpvoteDownvote- nocturnicsAugust 14, 2016this place is awesome don't leave tokyo without riding the subway everywhere
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Moo JuOctober 10, 2016Get your ticket reservations at the ticketing office (and skip the line at the information desk)UpvoteDownvote
Huge station. A little confusing. Follow the signs and you'll be okUpvote1Downvote
MonikaOctober 27, 2017Busiest train station in Asia. Huge and complicated. There are many signs but you might still get lost.UpvoteDownvote
🎈Su🎈✈🌍 🍉🌈♋uçan balonNovember 7, 2014The biggest,most crowded in the world..also here there is underground shops so big area..UpvoteDownvote
Ted TrentlerNovember 22, 2016If you're an international traveler shopping here some of the places are duty-free if you show your passportUpvoteDownvote
Joy O.December 28, 2014Remember to get the exit gate when heading to a destination at a shinjuku stop. This station is huge and can confuse you.UpvoteDownvote
Daniel HeDecember 18, 2014when u look at metro, JR. map, each one is different cause metro company won't give info of JR stations ... so headacheUpvoteDownvote
TammyOctober 15, 2017HUGE train station. Even if you get lost, the train station is an adventure itself.UpvoteDownvote
Harbs - You gotta try their Strawberry cake and Cafe latteUpvoteDownvote
Wakhidatik NurfaidaAugust 15, 2013This is the busiest station in Japan. Be careful and dont forget to read the signs. Otherwise you may get lost :pUpvoteDownvote- Kylie WilsonJuly 16, 2016A must visit station for the amazement of the number of people!UpvoteDownvote
New South Gate is the quickest access to Times SquareUpvoteDownvote
Pavel K 🐎🐎🐎June 2, 2013By the way if your ticket appears to be invalid keep walk through the turnstile as they open anyway as you walk through them.UpvoteDownvote
Nick TanApril 23, 2017Going to Narita Intl Airport from this station? Head out of West Exit, and make your way to Bus Stop 23 near Keio Department Store. Ticket costs JPY 3100 for a 90-minute bus ride.UpvoteDownvote
Biggest in Tokyo. Don’t hesitate to ask around if you’re lost!UpvoteDownvote
Stephen 🥞🍱🍣🍛🍜🍘🍟🍔🥨🍰🥑October 11, 2016Huge station with lots of lines running through. Can be quite difficult to navigate.UpvoteDownvote
Another huge station in Tokyo. It's usual to go to another exit passing a train track. Was confused at first.UpvoteDownvote
Hao ChenApril 9, 2014If you are lost, just ask anyone. Locals are happy to help even if they happen to speak little English.Upvote1Downvote
EXITS MATTER. Make sure you are exiting at the correct one because once you're out of the train terminals, it becomes harder to cross over to different sides of the station.UpvoteDownvote- Pavel K 🐎🐎🐎June 2, 2013Know your way out! Easy to get lost! It happened to me before many times.Upvote1Downvote
Jon RomeroMay 29, 2013You need to be here Friday night! The busiest station in the world!Upvote1Downvote
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"Such a huge station an within walking distance to the godzilla head kit kat chocolatier an many other things"
nocturnics - 6.1
"Many platforms but the massive departure panel makes it easy to know which one to use. Can be super crowded at rush hour. The Keio Shinsen platform is accessible via platform 3 and it is a long walk."
Yoram Cisinski - 6.0
"This line is super convenient for getting from the park to shinjuku"
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