What is the cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Yoshiwara?

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Yoshiwara is to bus which costs ¥210 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Yoshiwara?

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Yoshiwara is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs ¥5500 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Yoshiwara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 池袋駅東口 and arriving at 吉原大門. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Yoshiwara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 新宿 Shinjuku and arriving at 鶯谷 Uguisudani. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Yoshiwara?

The distance between Shinjuku and Yoshiwara is 14 km. The road distance is 11 km.

How do I travel from Shinjuku to Yoshiwara without a car?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Yoshiwara without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs ¥250 - ¥390.

How long does it take to get from Shinjuku to Yoshiwara?

The train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 鶯谷 Uguisudani takes 23 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Yoshiwara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Yoshiwara train from?

Shinjuku to Yoshiwara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 新宿 Shinjuku station.

Train or bus from Shinjuku to Yoshiwara?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Yoshiwara is to train which takes 48 min and costs ¥250 - ¥390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥210 and takes 49 min.

Where does the Shinjuku to Yoshiwara bus arrive?

Shinjuku to Yoshiwara bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 吉原大門 station.

Where does the Shinjuku to Yoshiwara train arrive?

Shinjuku to Yoshiwara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 鶯谷 Uguisudani station.

Can I drive from Shinjuku to Yoshiwara?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Yoshiwara is 11 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Shinjuku to Yoshiwara.

Where can I stay near Yoshiwara?

There are 12804+ hotels available in Yoshiwara.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 鶯谷 Uguisudanitrain Jy
48 min
¥250–390
Drive 11 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shinjuku to Yoshiwaracar 11 km
12 min
¥191–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 吉原大門bus 草６４
49 min
¥210
Subway
1. Take the subway from 新宿三丁目 Shinjuku-sanchome to 霞ケ関 Kasumigasekisubway M
2. Take the subway from 霞ケ関 Kasumigaseki to 三ノ輪 Minowasubway H
50 min
¥377–446
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shinjuku to Yoshiwarataxi 11 km
12 min
¥5,500–7,000
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku to 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachisubway E
2. Take the bus from 上野松坂屋前 to 吉原大門bus 上４６
52 min
¥380–444

Shinjuku to Yoshiwara by bus and foot

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Distance: 14.5 km
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Yoshiwara, Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 鶯谷 Uguisudani every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥250–390 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口 to 吉原大門 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 46 min.

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