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Shinjuku Station

Several operators and many exits share the Shinjuku area.

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LONG-FORM ARRIVAL GUIDE · TYO-02

Shinjuku Station: choose the exit before the crowd chooses for you

Use destination zones, operator names and a recovery point to cross one of Japan’s most complex station areas without turning a wrong gate into a long detour.

Use now or plan before

BASE · STATION SCALE

How big does this station feel?

2024
2,713,386passenger movements on an average dayPublished rail record for Shinjuku Station
National rank
No. 2 in Japan
Connected routes
7
Reported operators
4
Spread over 24 hours
about 31.4 movements/sec

This is boardings and alightings, not unique people or boardings alone.

MLIT station passenger data

SHINJUKU · ARRIVAL DECISIONS

Choose a side of the city—not just an exit.

“Shinjuku” changes by side, operator and level. Choose East, West, South or Transfer first; then match the operator; only then choose a gate or exit.

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East — shops, nightlife & gardens

This side
Kabukicho, Isetan, Shinjuku-sanchome, Hanazono Shrine and Shinjuku Gyoen direction.
Look for
Follow signs for East Gate or Central East Gate. Confirm the operator before choosing a gate.
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02

West — skyscrapers, hotels & city hall

This side
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the skyscraper district and many large hotels.
Look for
Follow West Gate signs. “Shinjuku-nishiguchi” is also the name of a separate Toei Oedo Line station.
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03

South — Busta, NEWoMan & Takashimaya

This side
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, NEWoMan, Takashimaya Times Square and Southern Terrace.
Look for
For Busta from JR, use New South Gate when open; the terminal is directly connected.
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04

Transfer — stay inside before choosing an exit

This side
Another JR line, Keio, Odakyu, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi, Toei Shinjuku or Toei Oedo.
Look for
Match operator, line name and gate. Some transfers require leaving one paid area and entering another.
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02 · OPERATOR FIRST

One station name, separate railway systems.

Match the company name and station code, not only a line colour.

JR

JR East

Yamanote, Chuo, Sobu, Saikyo, Shonan-Shinjuku and Narita Express services.

Your clue

Use the JR station map and the numbered platforms.

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OH

Odakyu

West Tokyo, Hakone and Enoshima direction; its gates and ticket products are separate from JR.

Your clue

Look for Odakyu and the OH station code.

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KO

Keio / Keio New Line

West Tokyo and Mt. Takao direction. The Keio New Line also connects with the Toei Shinjuku Line.

Your clue

Confirm Keio Line versus Keio New Line before going down to the platform.

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M08

Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

A Tokyo Metro station on the north side of the complex.

Your clue

Look for the red Marunouchi symbol and M08—not the Toei symbol.

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S01 · E27

Toei Shinjuku & Oedo Lines

Two Toei subway lines with different station codes and platform areas.

Your clue

Use S01 for Shinjuku Line or E27 for Oedo Line.

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NEARBY

Different stations with “Shinjuku” in the name

Seibu-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-nishiguchi and Shinjuku-sanchome are distinct stations.

Your clue

Match the full station name and operator from your route result.

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03 · ARRIVAL CORRIDORS

Arriving from an airport or highway bus.

Focus on where you arrive and what to check next, not a fixed journey time.

NRT

From Narita Airport

  1. If using Narita Express, confirm “Shinjuku” and your reserved car before boarding.
  2. At Shinjuku, decide East, West or South before leaving the JR paid area.
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HND

From Haneda Airport

  1. Train and airport-bus routes use different Shinjuku arrival points. Match the route to your hotel side.
  2. Use the airport or bus operator’s same-day route and service information.
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BUS

Highway bus at Busta Shinjuku

  1. Arrivals are on 3F; most departures and the waiting room are on 4F. Check the floor and stop area.
  2. For JR, New South Gate is directly connected when open. Recheck the departure board on the day.
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ARRIVAL HELP · VERIFIED

What do you need right now?

10 verified ServicePoints are checked against official sources. Find them by floor, area and access condition—not a guessed map pin.

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01

Toilet

Find an official toilet or accessible facility.

Show or say thisトイレはどこですか？Where is the toilet?
Accessible toiletservice-point:shinjuku-station:busta-multipurpose-toilet

Busta Shinjuku multipurpose toilet

Where
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal; use the official 3F/4F floor map for the nearest facility.
Access
Wheelchair accessible and equipped for ostomate use. Use the terminal lift for step-free movement.
Hours
Follows terminal access conditions and current operations.
Accessibility
The official terminal guide confirms wheelchair and ostomate facilities.
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JR Shinjuku accessible restroom

Where
Published on JR East’s Shinjuku station and accessibility map.
Access
Ask station staff for a step-free route before moving between concourses or operators.
Hours
Availability can change during maintenance; check the official page and station signs.
Accessibility
JR East publishes lift routes and accessible-facility information for Shinjuku.
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Toiletservice-point:shinjuku-station:jr-restroom-map

JR Shinjuku restrooms on the official map

Where
JR Shinjuku 1F, 2F and B1 concourses. Match the nearest restroom icon on the official map.
Access
Facilities are in different paid-area concourses. Confirm before passing a gate.
Hours
Follows station access conditions; check the official map and signs on the day.
Accessibility
Ask staff about individual assistance.
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02

Bags

Check whether storage is inside or outside the paid or secure area.

Show or say this荷物を預けられる場所はありますか？Is there a place where I can store my bags?
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Busta Shinjuku coin lockers

Where
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, 4F.
Access
Locker sizes and availability differ. Keep the receipt QR code required to reopen the locker.
Hours
From 30 minutes before the first bus until the final departure; maximum use is 72 hours on the official page.
Accessibility
Ask staff about individual assistance.
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Tokyo Metro Shinjuku coin lockers

Where
Around the Marunouchi Line station; Tokyo Metlocker PLUS is listed near Exit A9.
Access
Location, size and availability differ. Confirm which side of the gate and which exit you use.
Hours
Check the current station-facility page before use.
Accessibility
Ask staff about individual assistance.
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03

Talk & connect

Use a staffed information point, Wi-Fi or charging before you continue.

Show or say this英語で案内してもらえますか？Could you help me in English?
Wi-Fi & chargingservice-point:shinjuku-station:busta-free-wifi

Shinjuku-Bus-Terminal_Free_Wi-Fi

Where
Within the published Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal service area.
Access
Select the network and register an email address on the multilingual connection page.
Hours
Follows terminal and network availability.
Accessibility
Ask staff about individual assistance.
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Busta Shinjuku coin-operated phone chargers

Where
Beside the automatic ticket machines on the north side of the terminal.
Access
Coin-operated charging; confirm your device and connector before use.
Hours
JPY 100 per 20 minutes is listed officially; recheck current conditions at the terminal.
Accessibility
Ask staff about individual assistance.
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Tokyo Tourist Information Center — Busta Shinjuku

Where
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, 3F.
Access
Outside railway ticket gates. Tourism, transport, accommodation, free Wi-Fi, accessible-tourism help and selected baggage services are listed officially.
Hours
06:30–21:00, seven days a week on the official page; recheck before visiting.
Accessibility
Wheelchairs and strollers are listed among the center’s accessible-tourism services.
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JR EAST Travel Service Center Shinjuku

Where
Immediately to the right after leaving JR New South Gate.
Access
Outside the JR ticket gate. Tourist and ticket information and JR-EAST Free Wi-Fi are available.
Hours
08:00–19:00, open year-round on the official page; recheck before visiting.
Accessibility
Ask staff about individual assistance.
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Informationservice-point:shinjuku-station:odakyu-travel-center-south

Odakyu Travel Center — South Exit

Where
Outside the Odakyu South Exit ticket gate.
Access
Use for Odakyu-line travel and service questions. It is not inside the JR paid area.
Hours
08:00–19:00 on the official station page; recheck before visiting.
Accessibility
Ask staff about individual assistance.
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04

Medical

Use a verified clinic when available. Call 119 for a serious emergency.

Show or say this具合が悪いです。医療スタッフを呼んでください。I feel unwell. Please call medical staff.
05

Trash

No bin is shown unless its public use is officially confirmed. Ask staff or carry rubbish with you.

Show or say thisこのごみを捨てられる場所はありますか？Is there somewhere I may dispose of this rubbish?
No public-use bin is published as a verified point

No bin is shown unless its public use is officially confirmed. Ask staff or carry rubbish with you.

Japan Tourism Agency guidance

BASE · VERIFICATION QUEUE

Report information that needs checking

Your report goes to the shared BASE verification intake and is checked against official information. We do not request your current location.

BASE · PERMANENT

Verified station & nearby ServicePoints

These links use BASE station IDs. English names help with trip planning; the Japanese source wording is kept so you can match signs and the BASE record. Each BASE page also leads to nearby medical facilities with published location data. Check official opening hours and access conditions.

BASE · 003700Shinjuku StationShinjuku City, Tokyo · Keio Line / Odakyu · Odawara Line / Tokyo Metro · Marunouchi LineBASE照合表記：新宿駅 · 東京都新宿区 · 京王線 / 小田原線 / 4号線丸ノ内線Verified station and nearby services

Rail data as of 2025-12-31 · passenger data 2024 · CC BY 4.0

A WORKED ARRIVAL · THREE PAUSES

Picture arriving at Shinjuku Station in three pauses.

Before moving from the platform, treat gate side, floor and next operator as one decision.

  1. 01
    Before arrival

    Open the destination address in Japanese and identify which first connection applies: JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro network or Narita Express. Keep the building or district with the station name.

  2. 02
    At the first large sign

    Match company, destination and floor with the address—not with the crowd. Even within a route toward Tokyo, leaving on the wrong side can create a long return with luggage.

  3. 03
    When the clues disagree

    Step out of the flow before crossing another gate and stay on the side you can still identify. Show staff the destination and ask only for the next boundary. Same-day construction and service notices take priority over this article.

THIS PLACE · THREE LOCAL CLUES

Remember Shinjuku Station through a landmark, first orientation and way back.

Instead of memorising every exit, keep three clues that belong to this gateway. They help you make the place small again when construction or signs differ from an old screenshot.

01

Landmark to hold

Pair the operator logo with the gate name. “Shinjuku” is shared by several operators, and an exit number without its operator area is incomplete information.

02

First orientation

Decide whether you are using JR, Tokyo Metro or another Shinjuku-area operator before choosing among the many exits.

03

A way back

If your expected exit disappears, stop at the next staffed gate or concourse map and compare operator, gate and destination together. Do not chase the same exit number across another operator.

THIS GATEWAY · ONE REHEARSAL

Rehearse the boundaries that make Shinjuku Station distinct.

The working connections in this station guide are JR Yamanote Line (JR East); Tokyo Metro network (Tokyo Metro); Narita Express (JR East). Arrival in Tokyo does not mean they share one gate or level. Match the company and destination in the booking to the first large sign, one boundary at a time.

One comparison to rehearse

Use JR Yamanote Line (JR East) as the first clue. If the company name changes in the next instruction, treat it as a new gate boundary even when the place name looks unchanged, and confirm the destination side before crossing.

How to read the scale and support

The largest BASE station record connected here is Shinjuku Station (BASE照合表記：新宿駅) at 2,713,386 passenger movements per day. It is one published station record, not a headcount for the whole gateway. BASE currently connects 10 verified ServicePoint records to this guide. Recheck location, hours and access conditions with each facility.

Recheck this gateway with its official guide

01

What visitors often confuse

Several operators and many exits share the Shinjuku area.

02

Before you move

  1. Open the destination’s full station name and Japanese address.
  2. At the first large sign, match operator, destination and floor.
  3. Before leaving the paid area, check the exit, connection and lift route on the current map.
  4. If the clues disagree, return to a staffed public area, show the destination and ask only for the next boundary.

03 · A SMALL MENTAL MAP

Make this gateway smaller from the destination side.

Local Japan uses JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro network, Narita Express as the main orientation anchors at Shinjuku Station. This is not a complete live list of services or exits. Keep the destination address visible in Japanese, then match the terminal or gate side, floor and next operator one boundary at a time.

The Tokyo city guide adds the district context that a station name alone cannot provide. Confirm which side of the city holds the accommodation or destination before optimising the route.

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Related transport guides

Rail linesJR Yamanote LineRail linesTokyo Metro networkRail linesNarita Express
CitiesTokyo

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Show this at the station

この行き先へ行きたいです。どの電車に乗ればいいですか？

I want to go to this destination. Which train should I take?