Shinjuku Station is not only a JR station.
You may arrive by Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway, Keio Line, or Odakyu Line.
If you are not using JR, don’t worry about memorizing every exit.
Use this simple order:
Line → Station code → East / West / South → Exit
1. Check Which Line You Used
Look at Google Maps, your ticket, or the station signs.
You may see:
- Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line — M08
- Toei Shinjuku Line — S01
- Toei Oedo Line — E27
- Keio Line / Keio New Line
- Odakyu Line
Follow the signs for your railway first.
Official Station Information
Tokyo Metro Shinjuku Station
Tokyo Metro Official Shinjuku Station Page
Toei Subway Shinjuku Station
Toei Subway Official Shinjuku Station Page
Keio Shinjuku Station
Keio Official Shinjuku Station Page
Odakyu Shinjuku Station
Odakyu Official Shinjuku Station Page
2. Choose East, West or South
Before looking for an exit number, check which side your destination is on.
East
Kabukicho and the busy shopping area.
West
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and the skyscraper district.
South
Busta Shinjuku, NEWoMan and Takashimaya Times Square.
You do not need to memorize every exit.
First, just choose the correct side.
3. Be Careful With Similar Station Names
This is one of the most confusing things about Shinjuku.
E27 Shinjuku and E01 Shinjuku-nishiguchi are different stations.
You may also see:
Shinjuku-sanchome
Nishi-shinjuku
These are also separate stations — not simply different exits of Shinjuku Station.
So always check the station name and station code.
4. What If You Exit on the Wrong Side?
Don’t panic.
You can still walk between the east and west sides of Shinjuku.
If the underground passages feel confusing, go outside and check your location on Google Maps.
You usually do not need to understand the whole station.
Just ask:
Where am I now?
Which side is my destination on?
5. Still Confused by the Tokyo Subway?
If the line colors, letters and station numbers are confusing, read this first:
How to Read the Tokyo Subway Map: 10 Easy Steps
It explains how to use:
Color → Line letter → Station number
step by step.
6. Use the Official Shinjuku Terminal Map
If you want to see the whole Shinjuku station area, Shinjuku City also provides an official terminal map.
Official Shinjuku Terminal Map – Shinjuku City
The Simple Rule
At Shinjuku Station:
1. Check your line
2. Check the station code
3. Choose East, West or South
4. Then find the exit
That’s enough for most trips.
Coming by JR?
If you arrived at Shinjuku Station by JR, read our JR Shinjuku Station guide:
Information Note and Disclaimer
Information based on available sources as of October 2026.
Station layouts, ticket gates, exit numbers, transfer routes, platform locations, fares, operating hours, and railway services may change without prior notice.
Temporary construction, maintenance, service disruptions, or station renovations may affect walking routes and access between railway lines.
Transfer times are estimates and may vary depending on congestion, walking speed, and individual circumstances.
Always check the latest station maps and transfer information on the official websites of Tokyo Metro, Toei Transportation, Keio Railway, and Odakyu Railway before traveling.
Follow current station signs and staff instructions if they differ from the information in this guide.
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