{"id":507695,"date":"2025-02-23T16:43:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T07:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/?p=507695"},"modified":"2025-05-04T10:29:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T01:29:59","slug":"shinjuku-expressway-bus-terminal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/usefull-info\/shinjuku-expressway-bus-terminal\/","title":{"rendered":"Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal Guide \u2014 Buses, Sightseeing, and Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"style3a\">Your Convenient Hub for Buses, Sightseeing, and Local Tips<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">Your Convenient Hub for Buses, Sightseeing, and Local Tips<\/h3>\n<p>Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (known as Busta Shinjuku) is directly connected to Shinjuku Station\u2019s South Exit and is Japan\u2019s largest highway bus terminal. It offers easy access to destinations across the country, making it an ideal starting point for your journey.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to highway buses and taxis, the terminal features a Tourist Information Center, restaurants, shops, and free Wi-Fi, making it a great place to relax and get your bearings.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"style4a\">Floor Guide<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2F: Pedestrian Access \/ Station Facilities<\/strong><br \/>\nDirect connection to JR Shinjuku Station and nearby shopping areas.\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>3F: Bus Arrivals \/ Taxi Stand \/ Tourist Information Center<\/strong><br \/>\nBus arrival gates and taxi stand.<br \/>\nTokyo Tourist Information Center: Offers sightseeing information with multilingual support.\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>4F: Bus Departures \/ Tickets \/ Waiting Area<\/strong><br \/>\nDeparture gates for highway buses.<br \/>\nTicket counters and vending machines.<br \/>\nSpacious waiting area with free Wi-Fi, coin lockers, convenience store, and souvenir shop.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4a\">Tourist Information Center (3F)<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/bus-terminal_tourist-info-center.jpeg\" alt=\"bus-terminal_tourist-info-center\" width=\"550\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Friendly staff are ready to assist in multiple languages and offer useful tips about Tokyo\u2019s top sights, local transportation, accommodations, and more. Pamphlets and maps, including an English version of Shinjuku, are available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 6:30 am \u2013 11:00 pm daily<br \/>\n<strong>Languages Supported:<\/strong> Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"style4a\">Facilities &#038; Services<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal<\/li>\n<li>Coin lockers (4F)<\/li>\n<li>Convenience store, souvenir shops, and ATMs<\/li>\n<li>Nursing room, changing rooms, and accessible restrooms<\/li>\n<li>Currency exchange and luggage delivery services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4a\">Easy Access to Popular Destinations<\/h4>\n<p>Buses depart to various regions, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kanto and Airports<\/strong>: Haneda \/ Narita<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mount Fuji, Hakone, and Shizuoka<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hokuriku and Shinshu Regions<\/strong>: Niigata, Nagano, Kanazawa, Matsumoto<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tohoku and Kansai Regions<\/strong>: Sendai, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Departure gates are colour-coded by area, making it easy to find your bus.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re setting off on a long-distance journey or exploring Tokyo, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal provides all the services and support you need for a smooth and enjoyable travel experience.<\/p>\n<h3>Information<\/h3>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Address<\/td>\n<td>5-24-55 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Opening Hours<\/td>\n<td>\nTourist Information Center: 6:30 am \u2013 11:00 pm<br \/>\nWaiting Room: 3:30 am \u2013 1:30 am (next day)<br \/>\nInformation Counter: 7:00 am \u2013 11:00 pm<br \/>\nManned Ticket Office (Highwaybus.com): 5:50 am \u2013 11:45 pm<br \/>\nManned Ticket Office (Kousokubus.net): 6:20 am \u2013 12:00 am<br \/>\nManned Ticket Office (Hassha Orai Net): 5:50 am \u2013 11:45 pm<br \/>\nManned Ticket Office (Airport Limousine): 4:10 am \u2013 11:00 pm<br \/>\nAutomatic Ticket Machines (Highwaybus.com \/ Kousokubus.net \/ Hassha Orai Net): 5:00 am \u2013 12:55 am<br \/>\nAutomatic Ticket Machines (Airport Limousine): First departure \u2013 1:30 am (next day)<br \/>\nCoin Lockers: 30 minutes before first departure to final departure<br \/>\nATM: 30 minutes before first departure to final departure<br \/>\nConvenience Store: 3:30 am \u2013 1:30 am (next day)<br \/>\nSouvenir Shop: 6:00 am \u2013 12:00 am\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Closed<\/td>\n<td>Open daily (no holidays)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Website<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/shinjuku-busterminal.co.jp\/en\/\">http:\/\/shinjuku-busterminal.co.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Note: Facility hours and services are subject to change. 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