How to get from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku by metro?

From Tennodai to Kitashinjuku by metro

To get from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward, take the Joban Rapid Line metro from Tennodai station to Nippori station. Next, take the Yamanote Line metro from Nippori station to Shin-Okubo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The metro schedule from Tennodai may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Kitashinjuku on the Moovit app.

70min
Metro - Joban Rapid Line
Metro - Yamanote Line
Walk to Kitashinjuku
Leaves from Tennodai

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Tennodai
  • 2
    Metro - Joban Rapid Line
    Wait for metro
    Joban Rapid Line
    Ueno [Rapid]
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nippori
    34 min
  • 4
    Metro - Yamanote Line
    Wait for metro
    Yamanote Line
    Inner Loop
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shin-Okubo
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kitashinjuku
    Walk to
    Kitashinjuku
    780 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku by metro via Joban Rapid Line, Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line and Chuo-Sobu Local Line

To get from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward, you’ll need to take 3 metro lines: take the Joban Rapid Line metro from Tennodai station to Ueno station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line metro and finally take the Chuo-Sobu Local Line metro from Akihabara station to Okubo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The metro schedule from Tennodai may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Kitashinjuku on the Moovit app.

84min
Metro - Joban Rapid Line
Metro - Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line
Metro - Chuo-Sobu Local Line
Walk to Kitashinjuku
Leaves from Tennodai

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Tennodai
  • 2
    Metro - Joban Rapid Line
    Wait for metro
    Joban Rapid Line
    Ueno [Rapid]
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Ueno
    37 min
  • 4
    Metro - Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line
    Wait for metro
    Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line
    Ofuna Local
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Akihabara
    4 min
  • 6
    Metro - Chuo-Sobu Local Line
    Wait for metro
    Chuo-Sobu Local Line
    Mitaka [Local]
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Okubo
    21 min
  • 8
    Walk to Kitashinjuku
    Walk to
    Kitashinjuku
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku

The distance between Tennodai, Nakano Ward and Kitashinjuku, Nakano Ward is approximately 45.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nakano Ward – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku

To check the metro schedule from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tennodai) and destination (Kitashinjuku), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest metro schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku by metro via Joban Rapid Line, Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line and Chuo-Sobu Local Line

To get from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward, you’ll need to take 3 metro lines: take the Joban Rapid Line metro from Tennodai station to Ueno station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line metro and finally take the Chuo-Sobu Local Line metro from Akihabara station to Okubo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The metro schedule from Tennodai may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Kitashinjuku on the Moovit app.

84min
Metro - Joban Rapid Line
Metro - Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line
Metro - Chuo-Sobu Local Line
Walk to Kitashinjuku
Leaves from Tennodai

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Tennodai
  • 2
    Metro - Joban Rapid Line
    Wait for metro
    Joban Rapid Line
    Ueno [Rapid]
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Ueno
    37 min
  • 4
    Metro - Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line
    Wait for metro
    Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line
    Ofuna Local
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Akihabara
    4 min
  • 6
    Metro - Chuo-Sobu Local Line
    Wait for metro
    Chuo-Sobu Local Line
    Mitaka [Local]
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Okubo
    21 min
  • 8
    Walk to Kitashinjuku
    Walk to
    Kitashinjuku
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Metro line Joban Rapid Line, Metro line Yamanote Line.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Metro line Joban Rapid Line, Metro line Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line, Metro line Chuo-Sobu Local Line.

  • Is there a direct metro between Tennodai and Kitashinjuku?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku?

    The Joban Rapid Line metro line goes from Ueno [Rapid] station near Tennodai in Tokyo to Nippori station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Nippori station near Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tennodai to Kitashinjuku by metro?

    The total travel time between Tennodai in Tokyo and Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward by metro is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Tennodai to get to Kitashinjuku?

    Get on the Joban Rapid Line metro from the Ueno [Rapid] station near Tennodai in Tokyo.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Tennodai and Kitashinjuku?

    Get off the metro at the Nippori station, which is closest to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward.

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