How many stations are between Asakusa and Shimbashi?

There are 12 stations on the route from Asakusa to Shimbashi, including the origin and destination.

Do I need to change lines from Asakusa to Shimbashi?

No, you can travel directly from Asakusa to Shimbashi on the Ginza Line without any line changes.

How far is Asakusa from Shimbashi?

The distance from Asakusa to Shimbashi is approximately 1.1 km by transit.

How long does it take to travel from Asakusa to Shimbashi?

The estimated journey time from Asakusa to Shimbashi is approximately 2 minutes.

Which transit line goes from Asakusa to Shimbashi?

You can travel from Asakusa to Shimbashi via Ginza Line on the Tokyo Metro.

How do I get from Shimbashi back to Asakusa?

To travel in the reverse direction from Shimbashi to Asakusa, follow the same route in the opposite direction. The journey takes approximately 2 minutes.

Asakusa to Shimbashi Route — Tokyo Metro

12 stations0 interchanges1.1 km~2 min

Board Ginza Line Platform 1 towards Asakusa

Asakusa

Ueno

Kanda

Ginza

Shimbashi

Origin

Asakusa Tokyo

Gates / Exits

Gate No. 1 Asakusa Public Hall / Hanayashiki / Kaminarimon / Sensoji Temple / Asakusa View Hotel

Gate No. 2 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center / Toei Asakusa Line / Kaminarimon

Gate No. 3 Tobu Skytree Line / EKIMISE / Matsuya Asakusa / Kaminarimon / Sensoji Temple

Gate No. 4 Kaminarimon Post Office / Water-bus Boarding Area

Destination

Shimbashi Tokyo

Gates / Exits

Gate No. 1 Shimbashi Station / Karasumori

Gate No. 2 Shiodome / Shiodome City Center

Gate No. 3 Shimbashi Station / Ginza

Gate No. 4 Ginza / Shimbashi 1-chome

Gate No. 5 Shiodome / Shimbashi 2-chome

Gate No. 6 Shimbashi Station / Shimbashi 1-chome

Asakusa to Shimbashi Route

Asakusa Tokyo

Shimbashi Tokyo

Asakusa to Shimbashi — Frequently Asked Questions

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