What is the cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Sensō-ji?

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Sensō-ji is to bus which costs ¥210 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Sensō-ji?

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

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Sensō-ji?

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 Sensō-ji?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku and arriving at 蔵前 Kuramae. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Sensō-ji?

The distance between Shinjuku and Sensō-ji is 10 km. The road distance is 10.3 km.

How do I travel from Shinjuku to Sensō-ji without a car?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Sensō-ji without a car is to subway which takes 32 min and costs ¥170 - ¥250.

How long does it take to get from Shinjuku to Sensō-ji?

The subway from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku to 蔵前 Kuramae takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Sensō-ji bus from?

Shinjuku to Sensō-ji bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 池袋駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Sensō-ji train from?

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

Train or bus from Shinjuku to Sensō-ji?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Sensō-ji is to bus which takes 55 min and costs ¥210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥490 - ¥650 and takes 43 min.

Where does the Shinjuku to Sensō-ji bus arrive?

Shinjuku to Sensō-ji bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 浅草六丁目 station.

Where does the Shinjuku to Sensō-ji train arrive?

Shinjuku to Sensō-ji train services, operated by Toei Subway, arrive at 蔵前 Kuramae station.

Can I drive from Shinjuku to Sensō-ji?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Sensō-ji is 10 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Shinjuku to Sensō-ji.

Where can I stay near Sensō-ji?

There are 12789+ hotels available in Sensō-ji.

Shinjuku to Sensō-ji - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Shinjuku to Sensō-ji 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
32 min
¥170–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 浅草六丁目bus 草６４
55 min
¥210
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shinjuku to Sensō-jitaxi 10.3 km
10 min
¥5,000–6,500
Drive 10.3 km
1. Drive from Shinjuku to Sensō-jicar 10.3 km
10 min
¥179–259
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
34 min
¥200–240
Train
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Jy / ...
43 min
¥496–642

Shinjuku to Sensō-ji by subway and foot

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32 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 9.6 km
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Sensō-ji, Japan?

Toei Subway operates a subway from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku to 蔵前 Kuramae every 10 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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