Getting lost at Shinjuku Station isn’t just for tourists — even locals often get turned around here.
With over 200 exits, multiple train lines, underground walkways, and ongoing construction, one wrong turn can double your travel time.
This article introduces the top 5 exits to use based on your destination, with local advice that even Google Maps might not tell you.
🥇 Exit 1: East Exit → Underpass → Omoide Yokocho Route
✅ Best for: Yodobashi Camera, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Keio Plaza Hotel
⚠️ Why this route? The West Exit’s underground area is currently confusing and difficult to walk through, due to the renovation of Odakyu Department Store. Navigation is tough, and signs aren’t always clear.
💡 Local Tip: Exit above ground from the East Exit, go under the train tracks via the underpass, and walk through Omoide Yokocho.
It’s smoother, more direct — and you’ll experience a nostalgic slice of Tokyo culture along the way.
🥈 Exit 2: South Exit → Busta Shinjuku, NEWoMan, Koshu Kaido side
✅ Best for: Airport buses to Narita and Haneda, trendy shopping areas
⚠️ Watch out: The “South Exit” has multiple gates and can be misleading
💡 Use the JR South Gate → Koshu Kaido Exit for the easiest access to Busta and shopping areas like NEWoMan.
🥉 Exit 3: East Exit → Kabukicho, Isetan, Alta
✅ Best for: Nightlife, fashion, Isetan Department Store, Kabukicho
⚠️ Watch out: Especially at night, crowds make signs and exits hard to spot
💡 Follow signs for “Shinjuku Alta” instead of relying only on your map app.
🏅 Exit 4: Shinjuku Sanchome Underground Route → Isetan, Marui
✅ Best for: Staying dry on rainy days, easy access with luggage, underground shopping
⚠️ Watch out: It’s slightly roundabout, and underground signage can be confusing
💡 Take Exit B5 from Shinjuku Sanchome Station to appear right beside Isetan.
🏅 Exit 5: Central East Exit → Toward Meiji Dori, Yoyogi, and quieter routes
✅ Best for: Kinokuniya Bookstore, Meiji Dori, Yoyogi
⚠️ Watch out: Escalators and signage are harder to find here
💡 Use the Central East Exit → indoor hallway → Meiji Dori flow for an easier route
✅ Final Tips
Picking the wrong exit can turn a 10-minute walk into 25
Pay attention to exit names, numbers, and whether you’re above or below ground
This blog shares real-life navigation tips that you won’t find on Google Maps — based on actual walking experience!
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