JR to Keio Line at Shinjuku Station
How to change from JR lines to the Keio Line at Shinjuku Station, for Chofu and Mt. Takao. The Keio platforms are one floor underground on the west side; the walk takes about 3–4 minutes.
The Keio Line platforms are one floor underground (B1) on the west side of Shinjuku. From the JR platforms, follow the Keio Line signs to the JR–Keio transfer gate.
Walking from the JR platforms to the Keio platforms takes about 3–4 minutes in normal crowds.
- The Keio New Line (京王新線) and the Toei Shinjuku Line use a separate station further south-west. If your train is on the Keio New Line, do not follow these signs.
- Through trains to Mt. Takao (Takaosanguchi) leave from the Keio Line platforms. Check the destination before boarding.
Overview only: we have not yet walked and checked this route step by step. Follow the signs above and allow the time shown.
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Questions
How do I get to Mt. Takao from Shinjuku?
Take the Keio Line from the Keio platforms at Shinjuku to Takaosanguchi. Some trains run direct; others need a change at Kitano.
Is the Keio New Line the same as the Keio Line?
No. The Keio New Line runs from a separate station south-west of the main Keio station, together with the Toei Shinjuku Line.