Tokyo Station has ticket gates on three floors for JR Lines. They are highlighted in blue on the station map.
| Floor | Marunouchi Side | Inside the Gates | Yaesu Side |
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| 1F (Above) |
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| B1F |
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| B2F |
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Shinkansen Services from Tokyo Station
The Shinkansen gates are on the Yaesu side. You can transfer from JR local lines to the Shinkansen without leaving the station.
The Shinkansen area is divided into two sections, identified by the color of symbols: blue for JR Central and green for JR East.
- JR Central (toward Nagoya)
- JR East (toward northeastern Japan)
- Tohoku Shinkansen
- Yamagata Shinkansen
- Akita Shinkansen
- Hokkaido Shinkansen
- Joetsu Shinkansen
- Hokuriku Shinkansen
About Tokyo Station (JR East & JR Central)
Tokyo Station is a large and complex station.
If you get lost inside the station, go to the 1st floor. It is easier to find your way around from there.
To reach the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, go to the B1 level and look for the “Marunouchi Underground Central Gate.”
Station Details
| Item | Info |
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| JR Local Lines |
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| Connecting Lines |
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| Main Ticket Gates |
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| Address | 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Nearby Spots | Tokyo Station Gallery Tokyo Station Hotel KITTE Marunouchi Daimaru Tokyo Department Store |
The History of Tokyo Station
The Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building was completed in 1914. It survived the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923.
During World War II, the station building was damaged by fire. In 1947, it was rebuilt as a two-story building.
In 2003, the building was designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. A five-year restoration project was completed in 2012, restoring the building to its original appearance.
It’s a popular photo spot in Tokyo.
Reference: Marunouchi Station Building Highlights
