What is the cheapest way to get from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine?

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine is to drive which costs ¥180 - ¥270 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine?

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ¥5500 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku Eki and Asakusa Shrine?

No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine. However, there are services departing from 池袋駅東口 and arriving at 浅草六丁目 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku Eki and Asakusa Shrine?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 新宿西口 Shinjuku-nishiguchi and arriving at 蔵前 Kuramae. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine?

The distance between Shinjuku Eki and Asakusa Shrine is 12 km. The road distance is 10.8 km.

How do I travel from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine without a car?

The best way to get from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine without a car is to subway which takes 43 min and costs ¥170 - ¥260.

How long does it take to get from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine?

The subway from 新宿西口 Shinjuku-nishiguchi to 蔵前 Kuramae takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine bus from?

Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 池袋駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine train from?

Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine train services, operated by Toei Subway, depart from 新宿西口 Shinjuku-nishiguchi station.

Where does the Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine bus arrive?

Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 浅草六丁目 station.

Where does the Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine train arrive?

Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine train services, operated by Toei Subway, arrive at 蔵前 Kuramae station.

Can I drive from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine is 11 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine.

Where can I stay near Asakusa Shrine?

There are 12805+ hotels available in Asakusa Shrine.

Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 新宿西口 Shinjuku-nishiguchi to 蔵前 Kuramaesubway E
43 min
¥170–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 日暮里 Nipporitrain Jy
2. Take the bus from 日暮里駅前 to 浅草二丁目bus 都０８（Ｔ０８）
46 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 浅草六丁目bus 草６４
1h 17m
¥328–452
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrinetaxi 10.8 km
11 min
¥5,500–7,000
Drive 10.8 km
1. Drive from Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrinecar 10.8 km
11 min
¥187–270
Subway via 赤坂見附 Akasaka-mitsuke
1. Take the subway from 新宿 Shinjuku to 赤坂見附 Akasaka-mitsukesubway M
2. Take the subway from 赤坂見附 Akasaka-mitsuke to 浅草 Asakusasubway G
52 min
¥363–442

Shinjuku Eki to Asakusa Shrine by foot and subway

1351Weekly Services

43 minAverage Duration

¥170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11.6 km
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Shinjuku Eki, Japan and Asakusa Shrine, Japan?

Toei Subway operates a subway from 新宿西口 Shinjuku-nishiguchi to 蔵前 Kuramae every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170–260 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口 to 浅草六丁目 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 50 min.

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