Shinjuku Transport Guide
Navigate Tokyo's busiest station with complete train line information, airport routes, and transit passes.
Train Lines from Shinjuku
Click on any line for complete station listings and route information.
Yamanote Line
JR East山手線
The Yamanote Line is Tokyo's most important train line, a 34.5km loop that connects all major districts. Shinjuku is the busiest station on the line.
Chuo Line (Rapid)
JR East中央線快速
The Chuo Line (Rapid) connects Shinjuku to Western Tokyo and is the fastest way to reach Mount Takao, Kichijoji, and Hachioji.
Chuo-Sobu Line
JR East中央・総武線
The Chuo-Sobu Line is a local train that runs through the center of Tokyo, connecting Mitaka (West) to Chiba (East). It stops at all stations.
Shonan-Shinjuku Line
JR East湘南新宿ライン
The Shonan-Shinjuku Line connects Shinjuku to Yokohama, Kamakura, and the Shonan coast without transfers.
Marunouchi Line
Tokyo Metro丸ノ内線
The Marunouchi Line connects Shinjuku to Ikebukuro, Ginza, and Tokyo Station. It runs through the heart of the city.
Shinjuku Line
Toei Subway新宿線
The Shinjuku Line connects Shinjuku to Jimbocho, Bakurocho, and Tokyo Disney Resort (Maihama).
Oedo Line
Toei Subway大江戸線
The Oedo Line is a loop line that connects Shinjuku to Roppongi, Tsukiji, and Ryogoku. It runs in a figure-8 pattern.
Odakyu Line
Odakyu Electric Railway小田急線
The Odakyu Line connects Shinjuku to Hakone, Enoshima, and the Odakyu area. The Romancecar is a premium express service.
Keio Line
Keio Corporation京王線
The Keio Line connects Shinjuku to Western Tokyo, including Mount Takao, Keio Hachioji, and Tama area.
Airport Routes
All ways to get from Shinjuku to Narita and Haneda airports.
Shinjuku → Narita Airport
Direct, comfortable, reserved seats
Fastest, transfer at Ueno or Nippori
Direct to hotel, no transfers
Cheapest, slower, no reservations
Shinjuku → Haneda Airport
Transfer at Hamamatsucho
Transfer at Shinagawa
Direct, comfortable
Direct from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
Day Trip Routes
Direct routes from Shinjuku to popular destinations.
Shinjuku → Tokyo Disney Resort
Direct to Maihama Station
Transfer at Tokyo Station
Direct to Disney hotels
Shinjuku → Hakone
Direct to Hakone-Yumoto, reserved seats
May require transfer at Odawara
Includes transport + Hakone local transport
Shinjuku → Mount Fuji (Kawaguchiko)
Transfer at Otsuki
Direct from Shinjuku Bus Terminal
3-day pass covering Hakone + Fuji area
Shinjuku → Kamakura
Direct, no transfers
Transfer at Yokohama or Ofuna
Transfer at Sagami-Ono
Recommended Train Passes
Save money with the right transit pass for your itinerary.
Suica / Pasmo
IC Card¥500 (deposit) + reload
All trains, buses, subways, and most transit in Japan
Tokyo Metro 24-Hour Pass
Day Pass¥600
All Tokyo Metro lines (Ginza, Marunouchi, Hibiya, Tozai, Chiyoda, Yurakucho, Hanzomon, Namboku, Fukutoshin)
Tokyo Subway Ticket (72-Hour)
Multi-Day Pass¥1,500
All Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines
JR Tokyo Wide Pass
Multi-Day Pass¥10,180 (3 days)
All JR lines in Kanto region (including Narita Express, limited express trains)
Hakone Freepass
Area Pass¥6,100 (2 days), ¥6,600 (3 days)
Odakyu Line + all Hakone transport (bus, train, ropeway, pirate ship)
Fuji Hakone Pass
Area Pass¥10,180 (3 days)
Odakyu Line + Hakone + Fujikyu Line + Kawaguchiko area
Welcome Suica (for tourists)
IC Card¥1,000 (preloaded)
Same as regular Suica, but no deposit required
Shinjuku Station Exits
Choose the right exit for your destination.
East Exit
東口Best for:
Entertainment, shopping, dining, nightlife
Landmarks:
Subway
Shinjuku Line, Shinjuku-Sanchome Station
Bus
Highway buses to Narita, Haneda, and other cities
West Exit
西口Best for:
Business hotels, government offices, luxury hotels
Landmarks:
Subway
Marunouchi Line, Oedo Line, Nishi-Shinjuku Station
Bus
Local buses to Western Tokyo suburbs
South Exit
南口Best for:
Shopping, bus terminal, upscale dining
Landmarks:
Subway
Shinjuku Line, Shinjuku-Sanchome Station
Bus
Highway buses to all major cities, airport buses
New South Exit
新南口Best for:
Bus terminal, hotel access
Landmarks:
Subway
None (walk to Shinjuku-Sanchome)
Bus
Highway buses, airport buses
Central East Exit
中央東口Best for:
Shopping, young fashion, theater
Landmarks:
Subway
Shinjuku Line, Shinjuku Station
Bus
Local buses
Central West Exit
中央西口Best for:
Department store shopping, underground malls
Landmarks:
Subway
Marunouchi Line, Shinjuku Station
Bus
Local buses
Station Facilities
ticket Machines
English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese available. Touch-screen machines accept cash and IC cards.
lockers
Coin lockers available at all exits (¥300-¥700). Large luggage lockers at South Exit and New South Exit.
wifi
Free Shinjuku Wi-Fi available. Station also has docomo Wi-Fi spots.
restrooms
Clean restrooms available at all exits. Some have baby changing facilities.
atm
ATMs accepting international cards at all major exits (7-Eleven, post office).
tourist Info
Tokyo Tourist Information Center at the Busta Shinjuku (South Exit). English, Chinese, Korean support.
currency Exchange
Currency exchange at Travelex and banks in station and department stores.
accessibility
Elevators and escalators at all exits. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms available. Tactile paving for visually impaired.