Tokyo Station is huge, but the exit system becomes much easier once you understand one simple rule:
Marunouchi = West side
Yaesu = East side
For a simple way to understand the main ground-level exits, think of six exits.
The Six Main Ground-Level Exits
Marunouchi Side — West
- Marunouchi North Exit
- Marunouchi Central Exit
- Marunouchi South Exit
Yaesu Side — East
- Yaesu North Exit
- Yaesu Central Exit
- Yaesu South Exit
You can check the official station information here:
JR East – Tokyo Station Information
First Choose: Marunouchi or Yaesu?
Before choosing North, Central, or South, first check which side of Tokyo Station your destination is on.
Marunouchi Side — West
The Marunouchi side is the west side of Tokyo Station.
This is also the side with the famous red-brick station building.
It is convenient for places such as:
You can also check nearby buildings on the official Marunouchi map:
Yaesu Side — East
The Yaesu side is on the east side of Tokyo Station.
It is useful for hotels, offices, shopping areas, and highway buses around Yaesu.
One important destination is:
You can check how to walk there from Tokyo Station here:
Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu – Access Map
The bus terminal also has baggage lockers.
Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu – Facilities
What Do North, Central and South Mean?
“Central” is not a third side of Tokyo Station.
Both Marunouchi and Yaesu have their own North, Central, and South exits.
Marunouchi Side
- Marunouchi North Exit
- Marunouchi Central Exit
- Marunouchi South Exit
Yaesu Side
- Yaesu North Exit
- Yaesu Central Exit
- Yaesu South Exit
So the easiest way to think about it is:
First choose Marunouchi or Yaesu.
Then choose:
North / Central / South
Check the Tokyo Station Map
If you are not sure where to go, check the official station map before leaving the station.
Tokyo Station also has underground exits and other entrances, so there are more exits than the six main ground-level exits explained here.
Use Google Maps Before You Exit
You can also check your destination on:
Search for places such as:
KITTE MarunouchiMarunouchi BuildingTokyo Station HotelBus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu- Your hotel name
First check whether your destination is on the Marunouchi side or Yaesu side.
Then look for the closest North, Central, or South Exit.
Ask Station Staff
If you are still unsure, you can ask:
“Which exit should I use for this place?”
Showing the destination on your phone can make it easier.
Quick Answer
Remember:
Marunouchi = West
Yaesu = East
Then choose:
North / Central / South
For a simple way to understand Tokyo Station:
3 Marunouchi exits + 3 Yaesu exits = 6 main ground-level exits
Disclaimer:
Tokyo Station has underground exits and other entrances in addition to the six main ground-level exits explained in this article. Exit names, passageways, facilities, and opening hours may change. Always check the latest information from JR East and the official website of your destination before traveling.
