Step-by-step walking routes between platforms in Japan's busiest stations, with the exact Japanese signs to follow.

Find your way between platforms in Japan

Step-by-step transfer routes inside Japan's biggest train stations, written for visitors. Floor diagrams, the exact Japanese signs to follow, and how long each walk takes.

Tokyo Station 東京駅

Chuo Line (Rapid)→Sobu Rapid / Yokosuka Line 4–5 min No ticket gate Yamanote / Keihin-Tohoku→Marunouchi Line (Metro) 4–5 min Ticket gate on route Tokaido Shinkansen→Yamanote / Keihin-Tohoku 4–5 min Ticket gate on route Tokaido Shinkansen→Keiyo Line (to Disney) About 20 min Ticket gate on route Overview

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Use an IC card

Suica, PASMO or Welcome Suica handle fares automatically when a route takes you out of JR and into Tokyo Metro gates.

Platform numbers repeat

Tokyo Station has two different "Platform 1"s: the Chuo Line upstairs and the Sobu / Yokosuka Line five floors underground. Check the line name, not just the number.

Rush hour

Times shown assume normal crowds. Add a few minutes between 7:30–9:30 and 17:30–19:30 on weekdays.