Car Hire in Tokyo Seibu Shinjuku Train Station

At Seibu-Shinjuku Station, you'll find 2 car rental companies in the heart of Kabukicho and northern Shinjuku, perfect if you want to explore Tokyo and travel onwards to Saitama or Nikko. The station is just 400 meters north of the large Shinjuku Station and provides quick access to the Yamanote Line and Tokyo's road network. From here, it's approximately 140 km to Nikko Toshogu via Expressway 4.

Seibu-Shinjuku Station is the terminal for the Seibu Shinjuku Line towards Tokorozawa and Hanno in Saitama. Kabukicho, Tokyo's most famous entertainment district, is right outside the station's north exit with hundreds of restaurants and entertainment venues. Golden Gai, a block of minimalist bars, is just a 5-minute walk away.

Parking in the Kabukicho area is expensive and limited-book a parking space in advance via the Times Parking app. Plan driving to Lake Okutama (approximately 65 km west) on weekend mornings to avoid queues on Route 411. Bring a Suica card for possible toll roads on expressways.

How close is Seibu-Shinjuku Station to Shinjuku Station? Seibu-Shinjuku Station is approximately 400 meters north of Shinjuku Station, about a 5-minute walk. Can I drive to Nikko in a day from Seibu-Shinjuku?

Yes, Nikko is approximately 140 km away and takes 2–2.5 hours via the Tohoku Expressway. A day trip is entirely possible if you start early. What types of cars are available at Seibu-Shinjuku?

With 2 rental companies, the selection is more limited, but compact cars and kei cars (Japanese mini cars) are usually available and work well for Tokyo's narrow streets.

We compare prices from all major providers at Tokyo Seibu Shinjuku Train Station so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.