How to get from Shinjuku to Sakae by metro?

From Shinjuku to Sakae by metro

To get from Shinjuku to Sakae in Tokyo, you’ll need to take 3 metro lines: take the Yamanote Line metro from Shinjuku station to Nippori station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Joban Rapid Line metro and finally take the Narita Abiko Branch Line metro from Abiko station to Ajiki station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The metro schedule from Shinjuku may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Sakae on the Moovit app.

112min
Walk to metro station
Metro - Yamanote Line
Metro - Joban Rapid Line
Metro - Narita Abiko Branch LineNarita Abiko Branch Line
Walk to Sakae
Leaves from Shinjuku

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shinjuku
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Metro - Yamanote Line
    Wait for metro
    Yamanote Line
    Outer Loop
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nippori
    21 min
  • 4
    Metro - Joban Rapid Line
    Wait for metro
    Joban Rapid Line
    Narita [Rapid]
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Abiko
    31 min
  • 6
    Metro - Narita Abiko Branch LineNarita Abiko Branch Line
    Wait for metro
    Narita Abiko Branch Line
    Narita Local
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Ajiki
    29 min
  • 8
    Walk to Sakae
    Walk to
    Sakae
    840 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shinjuku to Sakae

The distance between Shinjuku, Tokyo and Sakae, Tokyo is approximately 67.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shinjuku to Sakae by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tokyo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Shinjuku to Sakae

To check the metro schedule from Shinjuku to Sakae using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Shinjuku) and destination (Sakae), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Sakae?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Metro line Yamanote Line, Metro line Joban Rapid Line, Metro line Narita Abiko Branch Line.

  • Is there a direct metro between Shinjuku and Sakae?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Shinjuku to Sakae?

    The Yamanote Line metro line goes from Shinjuku station near Shinjuku in Nakano Ward to Nippori station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Nippori station near Sakae in Tokyo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shinjuku to Sakae by metro?

    The total travel time between Shinjuku in Nakano Ward and Sakae in Tokyo by metro is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Shinjuku to get to Sakae?

    Get on the Yamanote Line metro from the Shinjuku station near Shinjuku in Nakano Ward.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Shinjuku and Sakae?

    Get off the metro at the Nippori station, which is closest to Sakae in Tokyo.

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