Neighbourhood · Tokyo
Shinjukuwithin reach by train
The world’s busiest station, flanked by skyscrapers to the west and the alleys of Kabukichō and Golden Gai to the east. JR, subway and private railways heading west all meet here.
How far in 15, 30, 45 and 60 min
- ≤ 15 min
- ≤ 30 min
- ≤ 45 min
- ≤ 60 min
From Shinjuku, 301 of the 572 station hubs in the covered area are under 30 minutes away, that is 53%, and 90% are under 45 minutes.
- ≤ 15 min
- 9%
- ≤ 30 min
- 53%
- ≤ 45 min
- 90%
- ≤ 60 min
- 99%
The best starting point in the city: the Yamanote line, the Chūō Rapid line, several subway lines, and Keiō and Odakyū trains to the west.
To the major districts
Door-to-door times from Shinjuku’s main station to the city’s other hubs, with the lines of the fastest route.
| Destination | Time | Lines used | Link to the map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shibuya | 7 minno transfer | Saikyo-Kawagoe Line | Route |
| Ikebukuro | 8 minno transfer | Saikyo-Kawagoe Line | Route |
| Tokyo Station & Marunouchi | 16 minno transfer | Chuo Rapid Line | Route |
| Roppongi | 21 minno transfer | Oedo Line | Route |
| Ueno | 22 min1 transfer | Chuo Rapid LineKeihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line | Route |
| Ginza | 27 min1 transfer | Chuo Rapid LineMarunouchi Line | Route |
| Asakusa | 34 min1 transfer | Chuo Rapid LineGinza Line | Route |
Lines served
12 lines stop within 500 metres of Shinjuku’s main station (walking transfers included).
- Chuo Rapid Line
- Chuo Sobu Local Line
- Saikyo-Kawagoe Line
- Shonan-Shinjuku Line
- Yamanote Line
- Oedo Line
- Shinjuku Line
- Fukutoshin Line
- Marunouchi Line
- Keiō Line
- Keiō New Line
- Odawara Line
Further reading
Open the map from Shinjuku- Tokyo airportsHaneda and Narita: calculated times to the main districts, which lines to take, practical tips.
- Where to stay in TokyoThe neighbourhoods that reach the most stations within 30 minutes, ranked.
- Tokyo train linesJR, subway and private railways: stations served and average frequency.
- How to read a travel time mapColours, isochrones, how times are calculated, and frequently asked questions.