The world’s busiest railway station—200 gates, 36 platforms, more than 3 million people travel daily The world’s busiest railway station—200 gates, 36 platforms, more than 3 million people travel daily | World

Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station is listed in the Guinness World Records as the busiest railway station in the world. Every day, around 38 lakh passengers pass through its various platforms and gates. About 1.27 billion people use the station annually. This makes the station feel like a mini-city in terms of its crowds and activity.

Shinjuku Station has 36 platforms and more than 200 entry-exit gates. The East and West gates of the station offer a different experience. The eastern section has several entertainment and shopping options, while the western section has modern office buildings and a corporate sector.

The station is not only a transportation hub but also a major shopping and lifestyle hub. There are many department stores, underground markets, restaurants and connected substations, which allow travelers to relax during their journey.

The beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, famous for its lush surroundings, is located right next to the station. In addition, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is only a 10-minute walk from Observatory Station, which offers spectacular views of Mount Fuji on clear days. The Kabukicho area around Shinjuku is also very popular, with its restaurants, bars, clubs, karaoke and entertainment venues. This is why Shinjuku is considered not only Tokyo’s liveliest and busiest train station, but also the world’s liveliest and busiest train station.