When I was a student, I once took an overnight bus from Kyoto. I fell asleep and woke up in Shinjuku, Tokyo. At the time, I thought it was the most affordable way to travel. It saved me the cost of a night's accommodation and left the entire day free for exploring. Looking back now, it's hard to imagine still being able to travel so carefree on an overnight bus, but that memory is also one of the truest reminders of my youth. Today, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal remains a major transportation hub in Tokyo, connecting the city with destinations throughout Japan and carrying countless travelers as they depart and arrive.
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Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
From Shinjuku to destinations nationwide! Directly connected at Japan’s largest highway bus terminal.
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Opened in 2016, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal stands as one of Japan’s largest highway bus terminals, located at JR Shinjuku Station’s South Exit. With around 90 bus operators serving the terminal, it connects destinations from Aomori in the north to Fukuoka in the south, with over 1,600 bus departures daily.
Before Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal was built, highway bus stops were scattered across 19 different locations around Shinjuku Station. By consolidating them into one central hub, ride with east thanks to seamless transfers between buses, trains, and taxis. The terminal is directly connected to JR Shinjuku Station’s South Gate, allowing for smooth, weather-protected access.
Last-minute travel essentials are available via convenience stores and souvenir shops on the 4th floor. The 3rd floor houses the highway bus arrival area, taxi stands, and the Tokyo Tourist Information Center, which offers multilingual support in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean, along with sightseeing information for Tokyo and beyond. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the entire facility, making it a convenient stop for both domestic and international travelers.
Highlights
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Japan’s largest highway bus terminal, located in Shinjuku.
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Directly connected to JR Shinjuku Station, with a taxi stand for convenient transfers.
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Over 1,600 highway bus departures daily, covering destinations across Japan.
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Tokyo Tourist Information Center available on the bus arrival floor.
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Free Wi-Fi service provided for international visitors.
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Access to all across Japan via the handy hub at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are there multilingual brochures available? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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There are no brochures specifically for the facility itself. However, brochures introducing highway bus destinations are mainly available in English.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes, it is.
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Are there coin lockers available?
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Yes, coin lockers are available inside the terminal on the 4th floor, with the following sizes:
Large: 46 units
Medium: 46 units
Small: 50 units
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Are there any smoking areas?
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Not available inside the Bus Terminal.
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Can I rent a luggage cart at the terminal?
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No, luggage cart rentals are not available for customers.
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Where can I buy highway bus tickets?
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Tickets can be purchased at the manned ticket counter or from the ticket vending machines located on the 4th-floor highway bus departure area.
Reviews
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Some reviews are AI-translated.
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For this trip to Mount Fuji, I chose to take a highway bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (BUSTA Shinjuku), and it was really convenient for independent travelers! BUSTA Shinjuku is right next to Shinjuku Station, so before boarding, you can buy drinks and snacks nearby and then enjoy an easy ride to Mount Fuji.
It was my first time taking this route, and what I looked forward to most was gradually leaving central Tokyo behind and heading toward Mount Fuji. Along the way, the scenery changes from high-rise buildings to more open suburban landscapes. When the weather is good, you may even get to see Mount Fuji from the window. The bus ride itself really feels like part of the trip.
Compared with making multiple train transfers, the highway bus takes you directly to the Mount Fuji area, saving you the trouble of carrying luggage and changing trains. It's very convenient for independent travelers. It's an especially useful transportation option if your itinerary includes places such as Lake Kawaguchi and Fuji-Q Highland.
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This terminal is pretty big (I mean in terms of floor space lol). The line for the women’s restroom was all the way outside, and I was worried I’d miss my bus, so I didn’t go~
There are lots of ticket machines, and inside this fairly large terminal there’s also a convenience store!
I got really lucky that day—there were only one or two seats left both ways. It was a super last-minute decision to go see Mt. Fuji!
My physical condition was really bad though... and sure enough, I kept getting nosebleeds over there 😔
*Just a heads-up for everyone: the charging ports on both my outbound and return buses were USB!*
I brought the wrong thing, and the one in the photo was borrowed from the person next to me. Turns out they were Chinese lol.
I was originally going to ask to borrow a cable, but they straight-up gave me a power bank instead! I’m seriously so grateful. Totally unrelated, but they nodded off all the way onto my shoulder hahaha—they were sleeping super deeply, which means the driver was really smooth~
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Shinjuku is already lively at night, and BUSTA Shinjuku looks even more impressive under the lights. With so many travelers coming and going with their luggage, you can really feel the energy of Tokyo as an international metropolis.
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You can catch buses to sightseeing spots around Tokyo, and it’s also pretty convenient for getting to the airport.
The 3rd floor is for arrivals and the 4th floor is for departures. It’s also connected to the shopping complex next door, so if you have time, you can do a little shopping too!
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- バスタ新宿
- Postal Code
- 151-0051
- Address
- 5-24-55 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Closed
- Open every day
- Business Hours
- 3:30am - 1:00am※Information counter 7:00am - 11:00pm
- Access
- Directly connected to the JR Shinjuku Station South Gate and is just a 2-minute walk away
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)