Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station


Overview

Tokyo Station (東京駅) is located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. It is the most famous station in Japan.

Tokyo Station is the main rail terminal in Tokyo area with manly lines connected, including major Shinkansen lines. Because there are many local and Shinkansen lines connected at Tokyo Station, the number of platforms at Tokyo Station is the largest in Japan.

According to a survey done by NTT RESONANT, Tokyo Station is the most difficult station to transfer in Tokyo.

As many Shinkansen trains and local trains stop at Tokyo Station, the station is often very crowded. For weekdays, a lot of business persons use Tokyo Station. And, for weekends, a lot of tourists use Tokyo Station.


Lines

Here are available lines at Tokyo Station.
  • JR Shinkansen
    • Tokaido Shinkansen (through services to/from Sanyo Shinkansen)
    • Tohoku Shinkansen
    • Yamagata Shinkansen
    • Akita Shinkansen
    • Joetsu Shinkansen
    • Hokuriku Shinkansen
    • Hokkaido Shinkansen
  • JR local line
    • Yamanote Line
    • Chuo Main Line/Chuo Line (Rapid)
    • Tokaido Main Line
    • Keihin-Tohoku Line
    • Ueno-Tokyo Line
    • Sobu Main Line/Sobu Line (Rapid)
    • Keiyo Line
    • Yokosuka Line
  • Subway 
    • Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

 

Access

From Airport

  • From Narita Airport
    • Train
      • JR Line from Narita Airport Station (for Terminal 1) or Airport Terminal 2 Station (for Terminal 1 and 3) 
    • Bus
    • Taxi
      • From Terminal 1, 2, and 3
        • Fixed fare taxi available to Tokyo Station
  • From Haneda International Airport
    • Train
      •  Tokyo Monorail from Haneda Airport Terminal 1, 2, and 3 to Hamamatsucho Station, then JR Line from Hamamatsucho Station to Tokyo Station
      • Keikyu Line from Haneda Airport Terminal 1/2 and 3 to Shinagawa Station, then JR Line from Shinagawa Station to Tokyo Station
    • Bus
    • Taxi 
      • From Terminal 1, 2, and 3

From Major stations

  • From Shibuya Station
    • JR Line (Yamanote Line)
    • Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Marunouchi Line (Transit at Akasaka-Mitsuke)
    • Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and Marunouchi Line (Transit at Otemachi)
  • From Shinjuku Station
    • JR Line (Chuo Line)
    • Tokyo Metoro Marunouchi Line
  • From Yokohama Station
    • JR Line
      • Tokaido Main Line
      • Yokosuka Line
  • From Narita Station
    • JR Line
      • Narita Line/Sobu Main Line


Shops and Restaurants

There are many shops and restaurants inside and around Tokyo Station, including souvenirs shops and shops selling bento box (lunch box). There are also coffee stands and vending machines inside the station.

It is easy to find shops and restaurants at Tokyo Station. And, there are shops selling bento box (lunch box) around gates. Therefore, it is not difficult to get food and beverages for Shinkansen ride. However, some shops maybe very crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. It is better to have enough time to explore Tokyo Station before riding Shinkansen.

 

Hotels

There are many hotels, from budget hotels to luxury hotels, around Tokyo Station, including one at the station. Here are some examples.

Location


Timetable from Tokyo Station

 


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