Meguro Station: Which Exit for Gajoen Tokyo, Meguro River, and Teien Art Museum?

Arrived at Meguro Station and not sure which exit to use?

You may be wondering:

• Which exit should I use for Gajoen Tokyo?
• Which way should I go for the Meguro River?
• Which exit is best for the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum?
• Do JR and Tokyu use the same exit names?

Meguro Station is served by:

• JR Yamanote Line
• Tokyu Meguro Line
• Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
• Toei Mita Line

Checking your destination before choosing an exit can save you a lot of unnecessary walking.

Best Exit by Destination

Gajoen Tokyo
→ West Exit

Meguro River near Gajoen Tokyo
→ West Exit area

Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
→ JR East Exit
→ Tokyu Meguro Line Main Gate

Gajoen Tokyo: Use the West Exit

If you are going to Gajoen Tokyo, the West Exit is the easiest choice.

GO TOKYO lists Gajoen Tokyo as about a 3-minute walk from Meguro Station West Exit.

After leaving the West Exit, head toward Gyouninzaka.

Meguro River: Use the West Exit, but Check Which Area You Mean

If you want to reach the part of the Meguro River near Gajoen Tokyo, use the West Exit area.

Gajoen Tokyo is close to the river, so the West Exit is convenient for this area.

However, there is an important point to know.

Common Confusion Point: “Meguro River” Does Not Always Mean Meguro Station

The Meguro River stretches through a much larger area than just the neighborhood around Meguro Station.

The riverside around Naka-meguro Station is also very popular, especially for walking, cafés, shops, and cherry blossoms.

If your main goal is:

• walking along the famous cherry blossom area
• visiting cafés and shops in Nakameguro
• exploring the popular riverside scenery

then Naka-meguro Station may be more convenient.

But if you are heading to the section of the river near Gajoen Tokyo, then Meguro Station West Exit is the right choice.

A simple way to remember it is:

Meguro River near Gajoen Tokyo → Meguro Station West Exit area

Nakameguro riverside area → Naka-meguro Station

Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum: Use the JR East Exit

If you are taking JR to the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, use the East Exit.

The museum’s official access information lists:

JR Yamanote Line Meguro Station East Exit → about 7 minutes on foot

From the station, head toward Shirokanedai along Meguro-dori Avenue.

From the Tokyu Meguro Line: Use the Main Gate

If you arrive on the Tokyu Meguro Line, the museum’s official access guide lists:

Tokyu Meguro Line → Meguro Station Main Gate

The walk is also about 7 minutes.

This is important because JR and Tokyu do not use exactly the same exit names.

For the museum, remember:

JR → East Exit

Tokyu → Main Gate

Common Confusion Point: Four Lines, Different Exit Names

Meguro Station is served by four railway and subway lines, but the exit names are not always the same between operators.

For example, if you are going to the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum:

JR → East Exit

Tokyu → Main Gate

So if an online guide tells you to use the “East Exit,” do not assume that every railway operator will use the same wording.

It helps to check both:

your destination

and

which line you used to arrive at Meguro Station

before following the signs.

Quick Summary

Gajoen Tokyo
→ West Exit

Meguro River near Gajoen Tokyo
→ West Exit area

Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
→ JR East Exit
→ Tokyu Meguro Line Main Gate

The most important thing to remember is:

“Meguro River” does not always mean Meguro Station.

Check which part of the river you actually want to visit before choosing your station.

Official Information

JR East – Meguro Station
Official JR East station information and station map in English.

Tokyo Metro – Meguro Station
Official English information for Meguro Station and the Namboku Line.

Toei Transportation – Meguro Station
Official English information for the Toei Mita Line at Meguro Station.

Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum – Visit & Access
Official English access information for the museum, including the JR East Exit and Tokyu Main Gate.

GO TOKYO – Gajoen Tokyo
Official Tokyo travel information in English, including access from Meguro Station West Exit.

GO TOKYO – Meguro City Area Map
Official English area map covering Meguro, Naka-meguro, and locations along the Meguro River.

Information Note

Information in this article was checked against official JR East, Tokyo Metro, Toei Transportation, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, and GO TOKYO sources as of October 2026. Station exits, passageways, facility names, and access routes may change. Please check official websites and station signs when you travel.