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Shinjuku Station

(新宿駅)
Rail Station and Metro Station
Shinjuku, 新宿区
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    Crystal F.
    "There is a JR exchange office here near the east exit."(4 Tips)
    CJN
    "... for catching the Narita Express. Save yourself a long walk. Just cross the..."(3 Tips)
    Josep B.
    "Huge station, but not the most confusing in Tokyo."(4 Tips)
    J. I.
    "It's big, crowded and you'll probably get lost at some point"(6 Tips)
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  • Arjan T.heart icon on user image
    Arjan TimmermansDecember 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    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.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • M. R.
    M. R.April 21, 2011
    Possibly the busiest train station in the world with 10 train lines intersecting here! The Skyscraper District is at the West Exit, while the East Exit is the shopping district. Get a map!
    Upvoted Dec 28, 2023
  • Crystal F.
    Crystal FauntDecember 2, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    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.
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    Ty 查佛思January 12, 2015
    Soo 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.
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    MagalyDecember 5, 2017
    A really crowded and busy station! Signs are really clear, but you might get lost!
  • ᴡ P.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ PadillaApril 13, 2018
    So. 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.
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    DensFebruary 20, 2015
    This 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!
  • CJN
    CJNApril 29, 2012
    Southern 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.
  • Arief E.heart icon on user image
    Arief EngahNovember 10, 2020
    One 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. Massive
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    Heba 🐋March 11, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    I loved it already, maybe because we staying near by, or because it has everything needed
  • Magdalena M.
    Magdalena MrázkováSeptember 26, 2015
    One of few JR and metro stations that has a metro plan also in English. It's a well organized maze;)
  • JK
    JKApril 5, 2017
    There are daily Narita Express transit departing Shinjuku Station starting from 05:55 and you can arrive Narita around 1 and a half hours
  • Mark J.
    Mark J.January 28, 2020
    It 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!
  • Epicurean .heart icon on user image
    Epicurean 🗼dventuresOctober 29, 2018
    1st 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.
  • SV A.heart icon on user image
    SV Ah MaMay 31, 2018
    Soooo busy, don't believe everything the information counter tells you, they might send you to the wrong track..
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    Epicurean 🗼dventuresOctober 29, 2018
    What we😍 2c & do nearby:Godzilla Head,Kabukicho,Omoide Yokocho,Shinjuku Golden Gai,Shinjuku Gyoen,Shopping(Fav:Isetan,Yodobashi Camera).
  • Toby
    TobyApril 5, 2013
    a 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-go
  • Ben V.
    Ben VidulichMarch 17, 2018
    Plan 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.
  • Darin H.heart icon on user image
    Darin HagreFebruary 19, 2015
    Lots of things to do nearby. A great place to explore. Make sure you bring a camera!
  • Monikaheart icon on user image
    MonikaOctober 27, 2017
    Busiest train station in Asia. Huge and complicated. There are many signs but you might still get lost.
  • Kris W.heart icon on user image
    Kris WhalleyFebruary 19, 2017
    this station is so much fun so many people so much to see i miss it so much
  • Kylie W.
    Kylie WilsonMarch 8, 2017
    Biggest in Japan! A tourist attraction just for watching the organised chaos.
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    ZaraFebruary 5, 2015
    Busiest 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.
  • Marc U.heart icon on user image
    Marc UKGOctober 24, 2018
    Prepare to get lost. This is more a city in itself than a station. You are a true Tokyo pro once you master this station.
  • Moo J.
    Moo JuOctober 10, 2016
    Get your ticket reservations at the ticketing office (and skip the line at the information desk)
  • 🎈Su🎈✈🌍 .
    The biggest,most crowded in the world..also here there is underground shops so big area..
  • Dan B.
    Dan BrockettOctober 11, 2018
    Use the English options on all the ticket computers, and choose the amount of passengers on the left via buttons.
  • Hao C.heart icon on user image
    Hao ChenApril 9, 2014
    If you are lost, just ask anyone. Locals are happy to help even if they happen to speak little English.
  • Sabino D.
    Sabino DiazMay 25, 2015
    One of the bigger stations in Tokyo so be prepare to walk ;)
  • C(hi) K.
    C(hi) KisNovember 15, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    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!
  • A I.heart icon on user image
    A IshkApril 22, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Another huge station in Tokyo. It's usual to go to another exit passing a train track. Was confused at first.
  • Stephen .heart icon on user image
    Huge station with lots of lines running through. Can be quite difficult to navigate.
  • Tammyheart icon on user image
    TammyOctober 15, 2017
    HUGE train station. Even if you get lost, the train station is an adventure itself.
  • Kris W.heart icon on user image
    Kris WhalleyAugust 14, 2016
    this place is awesome don't leave tokyo without riding the subway everywhere
  • Hani E.heart icon on user image
    Hani ESeptember 26, 2018
    You’re going to get lost, so just take a deep breath, get yourself a drink from a vending machine, and make your way out.
  • Ted T.heart icon on user image
    Ted TrentlerNovember 22, 2016
    If you're an international traveler shopping here some of the places are duty-free if you show your passport
  • Kylie W.
    Kylie WilsonJuly 16, 2016
    A must visit station for the amazement of the number of people!
  • Vincent T.heart icon on user image
    Vincent TanMarch 13, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    New South Gate is the quickest access to Times Square
  • Randy jordan O.heart icon on user image
    Randy jordan OrtañezFebruary 7, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Harbs - You gotta try their Strawberry cake and Cafe latte
  • Nick T.
    Nick TanApril 23, 2017
    Going 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.
  • Jase W.heart icon on user image
    Jase WOctober 2, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Biggest in Tokyo. Don’t hesitate to ask around if you’re lost!
  • Joy O.heart icon on user image
    Joy O.December 28, 2014
    Remember to get the exit gate when heading to a destination at a shinjuku stop. This station is huge and can confuse you.
  • Dat'e M.heart icon on user image
    Dat'e MitsuSeptember 15, 2017
    Busta Shinjuku 👍
  • Qheart icon on user image
    QOctober 17, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    World’s busiest station. I am yet to use all the exits. Heart & soul of Tokyo.
  • Elaine L.
    Elaine LohNovember 17, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Avoid coming if possible!!! If you HAVE TO come, be really sure of the exit you want and which type of line you are taking (the metro, JR lines, private lines). They're not the same!!!
  • Wakhidatik N.
    Wakhidatik NurfaidaAugust 15, 2013
    This is the busiest station in Japan. Be careful and dont forget to read the signs. Otherwise you may get lost :p
  • Pavel K .heart icon on user image
    By the way if your ticket appears to be invalid keep walk through the turnstile as they open anyway as you walk through them.
  • Melissa D.heart icon on user image
    Melissa DuffyMay 25, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Huge station. A little confusing. Follow the signs and you'll be ok
  • Stan B.heart icon on user image
    Stan BarnhamMay 24, 2016
    Busy, busy, busy. Signage tends to be everywhere though, so no need to freak out unless you're looking for something weird.
  • Normanheart icon on user image
    NormanMay 9, 2015
    Takes some getting used to, but my favorite train/metro station :)
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