Shinjuku Station
The world's busiest railway station, Shinjuku Station is the gateway to one of Tokyo's most exciting districts, connecting millions of people each day to shopping, dining and entertainment.
Shinjuku Station (ๆฐๅฎฟ้ง ) is the busiest railway station in the world, serving more than three million passengers each day. Located in the heart of Shinjuku, it is one of Tokyo's most important transport hubs, connecting numerous railway and subway lines while providing easy access to many of the city's most popular attractions.
Despite its enormous size, Shinjuku Station is more than simply a place to catch a train. It serves as the starting point for exploring Kabukichล, Shinjuku Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane), Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and countless shopping, dining and entertainment destinations.
๐ฏ Why Visit?
- ๐ Experience the world's busiest railway station.
- ๐ Gateway to Kabukichล and Shinjuku's famous nightlife.
- ๐ข Easy access to Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) and Shinjuku Golden Gai.
- ๐๏ธ Surrounded by some of Tokyo's best shopping and department stores.
- ๐ Home to countless restaurants, cafรฉs and food halls.
- ๐ Excellent transport connections throughout Tokyo and Japan.
๐ History
Shinjuku Station opened in 1885 as a small railway stop serving the outskirts of Tokyo. As the city expanded throughout the twentieth century, it rapidly developed into one of Japan's most important transport hubs.
Today, Shinjuku Station serves more than three million passengers each day, making it the busiest railway station in the world. It connects JR East, Odakyu Railway, Keio Railway, Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway services, providing convenient access to destinations across Tokyo and beyond.
Station Exits
Because of its size, choosing the correct station exit can save considerable walking time.
- ๐ East Exit โ Best for Kabukichล, Godzilla Head, Shinjuku 3D Cat and Shinjuku Golden Gai.
- ๐ West Exit โ Closest to Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and West Shinjuku's skyscrapers.
- ๐ South Exit โ Convenient for eggslut Shinjuku, Southern Terrace and express buses.
- ๐ New South Exit โ Easy access to Takashimaya Times Square and the Southern Terrace.
๐ Nearby Attractions
- ๐ Kabukichล
- ๐ฆ Godzilla Head
- ๐ฑ Shinjuku 3D Cat
- ๐ฎ Shinjuku Golden Gai
- ๐ข Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)
- ๐ณ Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- ๐๏ธ Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
๐ก Tips
- ๐บ๏ธ Check which station exit is closest to your destination before arriving.
- ๐ถ Allow extra time if changing between different railway operators.
- ๐ฑ Google Maps is extremely helpful for navigating inside and around the station.
- ๐ Follow the colour-coded signs for each railway company.
- ๐ The station has numerous lockers for storing luggage.
๐ Location
Shinjuku Station is located in central Shinjuku and serves as the primary transport hub for western Tokyo.
๐ Shinjuku City, Tokyo
๐บ๏ธ Open in Google Maps