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

Asakusa Station transfer guide 浅草駅

Transfers at Asakusa for visitors: Ginza Line to the Tobu Line (Nikko, Kinugawa, Skytree), Ginza Line to the Toei Asakusa Line, and Toei Asakusa Line to Tobu, with walking times and the Japanese signs to follow.

Choose your transfer

Ginza Line (Metro)→Tobu Line (to Nikko, Skytree) About 2–3 min Ticket gate on route Ginza Line (Metro)→Toei Asakusa Line About 3 min Ticket gate on route Toei Asakusa Line→Tobu Line (to Nikko, Skytree) About 5 min Ticket gate on route Overview

Three stations named Asakusa

Tokyo Metro (Ginza Line), Toei (Asakusa Line) and Tobu each have their own Asakusa station with separate gates. The Tsukuba Express Asakusa is further away again.

Check your arrival platform

Ginza Line trains end at Asakusa on Platform 1 or 2, shown on the train. Platform 1 is closer to the Toei Asakusa Line.

Trains to Nikko

Tobu limited expresses to Nikko and Kinugawa leave from Tobu Asakusa. Buy the limited express ticket before you board.