{"id":2529,"date":"2017-12-22T07:30:20","date_gmt":"2017-12-22T05:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=2529"},"modified":"2025-12-05T15:59:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T14:59:21","slug":"tokyo-train-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-train-station","title":{"rendered":"Tokyo Station: The Complete Guide for Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tokyo Station (Tokyo-eki) is much more than just a transit hub; it is a &#8220;city within a city&#8221; and the beating heart of Japan\u2019s railway network. Located in the prestigious Marunouchi business district near the Imperial Palace, it serves as the zero-mile marker from which all distances in Japan\u2019s rail network are measured.<\/p>\n<p>For JR Pass holders, this is the most important station in the country. It is the primary terminus for most <strong>Shinkansen (bullet train)<\/strong> lines connecting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/cities\/tokyo-travel-guide\">Tokyo<\/a> to the north, west, and south. Whether you are rushing to catch a train to Kyoto or exploring the historic red-brick architecture, understanding the station&#8217;s layout is essential.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_Station_Quick_Facts\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Tokyo Station: Quick Facts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_Station_Layout_Marunouchi_vs_Yaesu\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Tokyo Station Layout: Marunouchi vs. Yaesu<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Marunouchi_Side_West\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.1<\/span> Marunouchi Side (West)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Yaesu_Side_East\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.2<\/span> Yaesu Side (East)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Platform_Layout_and_Shinkansen_Gates\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.3<\/span> Platform Layout and Shinkansen Gates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#JR_Lines_at_Tokyo_Station\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> JR Lines at Tokyo Station<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Shinkansen_Lines\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> Shinkansen Lines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_JR_Lines\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> Other JR Lines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Non-JR_Lines\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.3<\/span> Non-JR Lines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Exchange_your_JR_Pass_at_Tokyo_Station\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> How to Exchange your JR Pass at Tokyo Station<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_Station_to_Narita_Airport\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Tokyo Station to Narita Airport<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_Station_to_Haneda_Airport\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Tokyo Station to Haneda Airport<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Things_to_Do_in_and_Around_Tokyo_Station\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Things to Do in and Around Tokyo Station<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Visit_the_Tokyo_Imperial_Palace_and_East_Gardens\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.1<\/span> Visit the Tokyo Imperial Palace and East Gardens<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Savor_the_Flavors_of_Tokyo_Ramen_Street\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.2<\/span> Savor the Flavors of Tokyo Ramen Street<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Immerse_Yourself_in_Tokyo_Character_Street\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.3<\/span> Immerse Yourself in Tokyo Character Street<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Discover_Tokyo_Station_Gallery\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.4<\/span> Discover Tokyo Station Gallery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_Station_Quick_Facts\">Tokyo Station: Quick Facts<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Japanese Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tokyo-eki (\u6771\u4eac\u99c5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Opened<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>December 20, 1914<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Daily Passengers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Approx. 434,500 (JR East boarding only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Main Entrances<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Marunouchi<\/strong> (West\/Imperial Palace) &amp; <strong>Yaesu<\/strong> (East\/Shinkansen)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Key Shinkansen Lines<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tokaido, Tohoku, Yamagata, Akita, Joetsu, Hokuriku<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Airport Access<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Narita<\/strong>: ~53 min (Narita Express)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Haneda<\/strong>: ~30 min (JR + Monorail)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_Station_Layout_Marunouchi_vs_Yaesu\">Tokyo Station Layout: Marunouchi vs. Yaesu<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tokyo Station is massive, but navigating it is simple once you understand its two distinct sides. The station is oriented West to East.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Marunouchi_Side_West\">Marunouchi Side (West)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the historic face of the station, characterized by the iconic red brick building restored to its original 1914 splendor.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Accessing the Imperial Palace, high-end dining at the Marunouchi Building, and taking classic tourist photos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exits:<\/strong> Marunouchi North, Marunouchi Central, and Marunouchi South.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connection:<\/strong> This side connects directly to the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Yaesu_Side_East\">Yaesu Side (East)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the modern, commercial side of the station featuring the glass &#8220;GranRoof&#8221; and skyscrapers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\">Shinkansen (Bullet Train)<\/a> access, Highway Buses (Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu), and the Daimaru Department Store.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exits:<\/strong> Yaesu North, Yaesu Central, and Yaesu South.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connection:<\/strong> This side offers the quickest access to &#8220;Tokyo Character Street&#8221; and &#8220;Tokyo Ramen Street&#8221; in the underground mall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Platform_Layout_and_Shinkansen_Gates\">Platform Layout and Shinkansen Gates<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tokyo Station generally uses elevated platforms for most trains, with two major exceptions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shinkansen Platforms (Tracks 14-23):<\/strong> These are located on the <strong>Yaesu (East)<\/strong> side. If you enter from the Marunouchi historic side, you must walk through the central passage to the Yaesu side to find the Shinkansen ticket gates. Look for the green Shinkansen icons on the overhead signage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regular JR Lines (Tracks 1-10):<\/strong> Located on the upper level between the two sides (including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/yamanote-line\">Yamanote<\/a>, Keihin-Tohoku, and Chuo lines).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Narita Express \/ Yokosuka Line (Deep Underground):<\/strong> Located on the <strong>Marunouchi<\/strong> side at the B5 level. These are significantly far from the main platforms; allow 10\u201315 minutes to transfer here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10094\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10094 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/tokyo-station-mao-layout.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo Station layout\" width=\"800\" height=\"980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/tokyo-station-mao-layout.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/tokyo-station-mao-layout-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/tokyo-station-mao-layout-768x941.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/tokyo-station-mao-layout-653x800.jpg 653w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tokyo Station layout &#8211; \u00a9Central Japan Railway Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Did you know?<\/strong> The current Japanese \u00a510,000 banknote, released in 2024, features <strong>Shibusawa Eiichi<\/strong>, a key industrialist instrumental in founding the railway companies that led to Tokyo Station&#8217;s creation. The station&#8217;s red brick aesthetic is a symbol of the modernization era he championed.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"JR_Lines_at_Tokyo_Station\">JR Lines at Tokyo Station<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the central hub of the Japan Railways network, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a> covers the vast majority of lines here.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Shinkansen_Lines\">Shinkansen Lines<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tokyo Station is the terminus for the following bullet train lines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tokaido Shinkansen<\/a> (connecting to Sanyo Shinkansen):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Runs to Nagoya, Kyoto, and Shin-Osaka.<\/li>\n<li>Through-service: Many trains (Nozomi-Hikari) continue directly onto the Sanyo line to Hiroshima and Fukuoka (Hakata Station) without requiring a transfer.<\/li>\n<li>Departing from platforms 14-19.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tohoku-shinkansen-jr-pass\"><strong>Tohoku Shinkansen<\/strong><\/a> (connecting to Hokkaido Shinkansen)<strong>:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Runs to Sendai, Morioka, and Shin-Aomori.<\/li>\n<li>Through-service: The Hayabusa train continues directly onto the Hokkaido line to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.<\/li>\n<li>Departing from platforms 20-23.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/yamagata-shinkansen-jr-pass\"><strong>Yamagata Shinkansen<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> To Yamagata and Shinjo.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/akita-shinkansen-jr-pass\"><strong>Akita Shinkansen<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> To Akita.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/joetsu-shinkansen-jr-pass\"><strong>Joetsu Shinkansen<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> To Niigata.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hokuriku-arch-pass-vs-jr-pass\"><strong>Hokuriku Shinkansen<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> To Nagano and Kanazawa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_JR_Lines\">Other JR Lines<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Yamanote Line:<\/strong> The city loop line (Green).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/chuo-sobu-line\">Chuo Line<\/a>: Rapid service to Shinjuku and Takao (Orange).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/keihin-tohoku-line\">Keihin-Tohoku Line<\/a>: To Saitama and Yokohama (Blue).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sobu Line (Rapid):<\/strong> To Chiba.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/jr-yokosuka-line\">Yokosuka Line<\/a>: To Kamakura and Kurihama.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/keiyo-line\">Keiyo Line<\/a><strong>:<\/strong> To Maihama (<strong>Tokyo Disney Resort<\/strong>). <em>Note: The Keiyo line platform is located several hundred meters south of the main platforms.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2532\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2532\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2532 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tokyo-yamanote-platforms-e1511453883546.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo Yamanote platforms\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tokyo-yamanote-platforms-e1511453883546.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tokyo-yamanote-platforms-e1511453883546-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2532\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Platforms of the Yamanote line at Tokyo Station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Non-JR_Lines\">Non-JR Lines<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While the JR Pass covers the lines above, Tokyo Station also connects to the <strong>Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line<\/strong> (Subway). This underground line is convenient for reaching Ginza, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro but requires a separate ticket or IC Card (like Suica or Pasmo).<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Exchange_your_JR_Pass_at_Tokyo_Station\">How to Exchange your JR Pass at Tokyo Station<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because Tokyo Station is a major entry point for travelers, the <strong>JR Exchange Offices<\/strong> here can be very busy.<\/p>\n<p>You can<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/faq\/japan-rail-pass-exchange-offices\"> exchange your Exchange Order<\/a> for the actual rail pass at:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>JR East Travel Service Center (Marunouchi North Exit):<\/strong> usually open 7:30\u201320:30.<\/li>\n<li><strong>JR Central Ticket Office (Yaesu North Exit):<\/strong> usually open 7:30\u201320:30.<\/li>\n<li><strong>JR Tokai Tours (Yaesu Central Exit):<\/strong> usually open 8:00\u201318:00.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: If the lines at the Marunouchi North center are long, try walking through the passage to the Yaesu side, which sometimes has shorter wait times.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_Station_to_Narita_Airport\">Tokyo Station to Narita Airport<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most comfortable and direct way to reach Narita Airport is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/narita-express\">Narita Express<\/a> (N&#8217;EX).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Platform:<\/strong> Sobu\/Yokosuka Underground Platforms (Tracks 1-4, Marunouchi side).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> Approx. 53 minutes to Narita Terminal 1.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Approx. \u00a53,070 (Regular seat).<\/li>\n<li><strong>JR Pass:<\/strong> <strong>Fully covered.<\/strong> You must make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/faq\/seat-reservation\">seat reservation<\/a> at a ticket machine or office before boarding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Alternative<\/strong><em>:<\/em> The &#8220;Airport Bus Tokyo-Narita&#8221; (Low Cost Bus) departs from the Yaesu Exit and costs roughly \u00a51,300, but is subject to traffic conditions.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>You can also check our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/narita-airport-to-tokyo\">guide to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_Station_to_Haneda_Airport\">Tokyo Station to Haneda Airport<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no direct train, but access is fast via a single transfer.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Take the <strong>JR Yamanote Line<\/strong> or <strong>JR Keihin-Tohoku Line<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hamamatsucho-station\">Hamamatsucho Station<\/a> (approx. 6 mins).<\/li>\n<li>Transfer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-monorail\">Tokyo Monorail<\/a> to Haneda Airport (approx. 20 mins).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> ~\u00a5670 total.<\/li>\n<li><strong>JR Pass:<\/strong> Both the JR line to Hamamatsucho and the Tokyo Monorail are <strong>fully covered<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>You should also consider the details when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/haneda-airport-to-tokyo\">traveling from Haneda Airport to Tokyo<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"Things_to_Do_in_and_Around_Tokyo_Station\">Things to Do in and Around Tokyo Station<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a layover or some spare time, the station itself is a major tourist destination.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Visit_the_Tokyo_Imperial_Palace_and_East_Gardens\">Visit the Tokyo Imperial Palace and East Gardens<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Exit via the <strong>Marunouchi Central Exit<\/strong> and walk straight down the broad Gyoko-dori avenue. In about 10 minutes, you will reach the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-imperial-palace\">Imperial Palace grounds<\/a>. While the inner palace is generally closed, the East Gardens are open to the public (closed Mondays and Fridays) and offer a peaceful escape from the city.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Savor_the_Flavors_of_Tokyo_Ramen_Street\">Savor the Flavors of Tokyo Ramen Street<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Located in &#8220;First Avenue Tokyo Station&#8221; (underground on the Yaesu side), this corridor features eight of Tokyo\u2019s most famous ramen shops, including the legendary Rokurinsha. It is the perfect place for a quick, high-quality meal. You will typically buy a ticket from a vending machine before queuing.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Immerse_Yourself_in_Tokyo_Character_Street\">Immerse Yourself in Tokyo Character Street<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Adjacent to Ramen Street, this alley is lined with over 30 shops dedicated to Japanese pop culture icons. You will find official stores for <strong>Pok\u00e9mon, Studio Ghibli, Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma<\/strong>, and Shonen Jump anime series. It is an excellent spot for buying souvenirs.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Discover_Tokyo_Station_Gallery\">Discover Tokyo Station Gallery<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Located inside the Marunouchi North Dome, this art museum hosts rotating exhibitions in a space that highlights the station\u2019s original red-brick walls and steel beams. It is a great way to see the history of the building up close.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cover picture: Evenliu Photography<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tokyo Station (Tokyo-eki) is much more than just a transit hub; it is a &#8220;city within a city&#8221; and the beating heart of Japan\u2019s railway network. Located in the prestigious Marunouchi business district near the Imperial Palace, it serves as the zero-mile marker from which all distances in Japan\u2019s rail network are measured. For JR Pass holders, this is the most important station in the country. It is the primary terminus for most Shinkansen (bullet train) lines connecting Tokyo to the north, west, and south. Whether you are rushing to catch a train to Kyoto or exploring the historic red-brick &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-train-station\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Tokyo Station: The Complete Guide for Travelers&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[24,3],"tags":[],"acf":{"pageresume":"Confused by Tokyo Station? Master the layout. 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