What is the cheapest way to get from Japan to Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from Japan to Tokyo is to subway which costs ¥210 - ¥250 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Japan to Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from Japan to Tokyo is to train which takes 11 min and costs ¥210 - ¥2100.

Is there a direct bus between Japan and Tokyo?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Japan and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Shinjuku Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Japan to Tokyo?

The distance between Japan and Tokyo is 10 km.

How do I travel from Japan to Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from Japan to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs ¥210 - ¥2100.

How long does it take to get from Japan to Tokyo?

The train from Tōkyō Station to Shinjuku Station takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Japan to Tokyo bus from?

Japan to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Japan to Tokyo train from?

Japan to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Where does the Japan to Tokyo bus arrive?

Japan to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Japan to Tokyo train arrive?

Japan to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 11539+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Japan to Tokyo - 4 ways to travel via train, night bus, foot, and subway

There are 4 ways to get from Japan to Tokyo by train, night bus, foot, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shinjuku Stationtrain JC: Ōme Special Rapid / ...
11 min
¥210–2,100
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
45 min
Walk
1. Take the foot from Tokyo to Tokyowalk 0 m
Subway
1. Take the subway from Tōkyō Station to Shinjuku Stationsubway [M] Marunouchi Line
19 min
¥210–250

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Distance: 10.3 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shinjuku Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥210–350 and the journey takes 11 min. Japan Railways Limited Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a vehicle from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal twice daily, and the journey takes 45 min.

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