This area can be a little confusing because JR Hamamatsucho Station, Monorail Hamamatsucho Station, and Daimon Subway Station are close together, but they are not the same station.
Here’s the quickest way to find the right exit.
Quick Answer: Which Exit Should You Use?
Tokyo Tower
→ JR North Exit
Zojoji Temple
→ JR North Exit
WATERS takeshiba / Takeshiba area
→ JR / Tokyo Monorail North Exit
Tokyo Monorail for Haneda Airport
→ Follow the Tokyo Monorail transfer signs from JR Hamamatsucho Station.
Tokyo Tower: Use the North Exit
If you are walking from JR Hamamatsucho Station to Tokyo Tower, use the North Exit.
Tokyo Tower officially lists:
JR Hamamatsucho Station North Exit → about 15 minutes on foot
After leaving the station, walk toward Daimon and continue in the direction of Tokyo Tower.
Zojoji Temple: Use the North Exit
For Zojoji Temple, the North Exit is also a simple choice.
Zojoji is about a 10-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station.
Walk toward Daimon and Shiba Park.
Zojoji and Tokyo Tower are close to each other, so it is easy to visit both on the same trip.
WATERS takeshiba: Use the North Exit
For WATERS takeshiba and atre Takeshiba, use the North Exit.
The official WATERS takeshiba website lists:
JR / Tokyo Monorail Hamamatsucho Station North Exit → about 6 minutes on foot
Takeshiba is on the waterfront side of Hamamatsucho.
It is in the opposite direction from Tokyo Tower, so check your direction after leaving the station.
Going to Haneda Airport? Follow the Monorail Signs
Monorail Hamamatsucho Station is the starting point for the Tokyo Monorail to Haneda Airport.
If you arrive by JR, follow the signs for:
Tokyo Monorail
You do not need to go outside to street level first.
This is especially useful if you are carrying a large suitcase.
Because construction is continuing around Hamamatsucho Station, follow the current station signs when you travel.
Daimon Station Is a Different Station
Daimon Station is very close to Hamamatsucho Station, but it is a separate subway station.
Daimon serves:
- Toei Asakusa Line
- Toei Oedo Line
Tokyo Tower officially lists Daimon Station Exit A6 as about a 10-minute walk.
So if your map shows both Hamamatsucho and Daimon, do not worry.
They are different stations located close to each other.
Quick Summary
Tokyo Tower
→ JR North Exit
Zojoji Temple
→ JR North Exit
WATERS takeshiba / Takeshiba area
→ JR / Tokyo Monorail North Exit
Tokyo Monorail for Haneda Airport
→ Follow the Tokyo Monorail transfer signs from JR Hamamatsucho Station
The key point is simple:
If you are transferring from JR to the Tokyo Monorail, follow the transfer signs instead of looking for the monorail outside.
Official Information
JR East — Hamamatsucho Station
Official English station map and facilities.
Tokyo Monorail — Monorail Hamamatsucho Station
Official English station map and information for Haneda Airport access.
Tokyo Tower — Access
Official English access information.
Zojoji Temple — Official Website
Official English information for Zojoji Temple.
WATERS takeshiba — Access
Official English access information.
Toei Transportation — Daimon Station
Official English station information for the Asakusa Line and Oedo Line.
Station routes, exits, and facilities may change due to construction or maintenance. Please check the official websites before your visit.
