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

Shimbashi Station transfer guide 新橋駅

Transfers at Shimbashi Station for visitors: JR to the Yurikamome (Odaiba, Toyosu), the Ginza Line and the Toei Asakusa Line, with walking times and the Japanese signs to follow.

Choose your transfer

JR lines→Yurikamome (to Odaiba) About 2–3 min Ticket gate on route JR lines→Ginza Line (Metro) About 3–4 min Ticket gate on route JR lines→Toei Asakusa Line About 2–4 min Ticket gate on route

Four exits with names

JR Shimbashi has the Ginza, Hibiya, Karasumori and Shiodome exits. Which one you use depends on where you are going.

Gateway to Odaiba

The Yurikamome starts at Shimbashi. Every train runs to Odaiba and Toyosu.

Car position helps

For the Ginza Line, ride near the Tokyo end of the train. For the Toei Asakusa Line, ride near the Shinagawa end.