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

JR lines→Keio Inokashira Line

JR to Keio Inokashira Line at Shibuya Station

How to change from JR lines to the Keio Inokashira Line at Shibuya Station, for Shimokitazawa and Kichijoji. The Inokashira Line is on the west side in Shibuya Mark City. Allow about 3–5 minutes.

About 3–5 minwalking time
JR platformsfrom · JR線
Inokashira Line (Mark City, 2F)to · 京王井の頭線

The Inokashira Line station is on the west side of Shibuya, on the 2nd floor of Shibuya Mark City. Its gate is called the Central Gate (中央口).

From JR, exit on the west side and follow the Inokashira Line signs through the connecting passage. You can stay indoors if you use the stairs and escalators. Allow about 3–5 minutes.

Look for these signs
井の頭線Inokashira Line
京王井の頭線 中央口Keio Inokashira Line Central Gate
  • Shibuya is the end of the Inokashira Line, so every train goes towards Shimokitazawa and Kichijoji. Express trains skip some stops.
  • The step-free route with elevators goes outside for part of the way.

Overview only: we have not yet walked and checked this route step by step. Follow the signs above and allow the time shown.

Inokashira LineShimokitazawa, Meidaimae, Kichijoji
How do I get to Shimokitazawa from Shibuya?

Take the Keio Inokashira Line from Shibuya. Both local and express trains stop at Shimokitazawa.

Where is the Inokashira Line at Shibuya Station?

On the 2nd floor of Shibuya Mark City, on the west side of the station.

Under construction

Shibuya is in the middle of a long redevelopment. Passages and signs move often, so trust the signs on the day over any map, including ours.

Lines on many levels

The Ginza Line is on the 3rd floor, while the Toyoko and Fukutoshin Lines are five floors underground. Allow time for the height difference.

Use an IC card

Suica or PASMO lets you move between JR, Tokyo Metro, Tokyu and Keio gates without buying a ticket each time.