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

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrine is to bus which costs ¥210 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrine is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Asakusa Shrine?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 池袋駅東口 and arriving at 浅草六丁目. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Asakusa Shrine?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku and arriving at 蔵前 Kuramae. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrine?

The distance between Shinjuku and Asakusa Shrine is 10 km. The road distance is 10.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrine without a car is to subway which takes 33 min and costs ¥170 - ¥250.

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

The subway from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku to 蔵前 Kuramae takes 18 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrine train services, operated by Toei Subway, depart from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku station.

Train or bus from Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrine?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrine is to bus which takes 54 min and costs ¥210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥490 - ¥650 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrine bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrine?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrine is 10 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrine.

Where can I stay near Asakusa Shrine?

There are 12794+ hotels available in Asakusa Shrine.

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

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku to 蔵前 Kuramaesubway E
33 min
¥170–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 浅草六丁目bus 草６４
54 min
¥210
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrinetaxi 10.4 km
10 min
¥5,000–6,500
Drive 10.4 km
1. Drive from Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrinecar 10.4 km
10 min
¥181–261
Subway via 青山一丁目 Aoyama-itchome
1. Take the subway from 青山一丁目 Aoyama-itchome to 浅草 Asakusasubway G
35 min
¥200–240
Train
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Jy / ...
42 min
¥496–642

Shinjuku to Asakusa Shrine by subway and foot

1915Weekly Services

33 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 9.7 km
Duration: 33 min

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

Toei Subway operates a subway from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku to 蔵前 Kuramae every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170–250 and the journey takes 18 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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