Tokyo Station to Tokyo Disneyland: Keiyo Line Photo Guide

Disney trip seriesNext: set up the Tokyo Disney Resort App and Park tickets — prepare the app before travel day, then use this photo guide to reach the entrance.

The train ride from Tokyo Station to Maihama is easy; finding the Keiyo Line inside Tokyo Station is the part that surprises first-time visitors. I walked this route and photographed each turn in October 2026. From the bronze Nakama (仲間) sculpture inside the JR paid area, follow the red Keiyo Line signs, use the long moving walkway, descend to the underground concourse, and check the live board before choosing one of Tracks 1–4. The most important rule is simple: confirm that the train stops at Maihama before looking at which train leaves first.

Inside Tokyo StationAllow 15–20 min

Train to MaihamaAbout 15 min

Fare in Nov. 2026¥253 IC / ¥260 ticket

Maihama exitSouth Exit

The 15-minute estimate is only the train ride.

The Keiyo Line platforms are far from Tokyo Station’s main concourse. Allow at least 15–20 minutes for the indoor walk if this is your first visit, especially with children, a stroller, or luggage. JR East’s standard Shinkansen-to-Keiyo transfer allowance is 20 minutes.

1. The quick answer

Tokyo Station → Tokyo Disneyland

Take a JR train to Maihama Station, then walk from the South Exit

At Tokyo Station, follow signs for the Keiyo Line (JE). A regular Keiyo Line or Musashino Line through train that lists Maihama as a stop will take you there. At Maihama Station, use the South Exit and turn right for Tokyo Disneyland. The official estimate is about 15 minutes on the train and about five minutes on foot after the station.

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Follow the red Keiyo Line signs
Do not judge the distance by the main Tokyo Station platforms—the Keiyo platforms are in a separate underground area.
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Check the stopping pattern
Make sure Maihama (舞浜) appears in the row for your train. A Limited Express may leave earlier but pass through Maihama.
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Check the track number
The departure board sends each train to Track 1, 2, 3, or 4. The correct track is not fixed.
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Exit at Maihama South Exit
Turn right and follow the signs and crowds toward Tokyo Disneyland.

2. Start at the bronze Nakama sculpture

My photo route begins inside the JR paid area beside the bronze sculpture labeled 仲間 (Nakama, “Companions”). It is a useful visual landmark near Tokyo Station’s main concourse. If you enter through a different gate or arrive on another train, first follow signs toward the Keiyo Line and use the sculpture and the route map below to orient yourself.

Bronze sculpture marked Nakama inside Tokyo Station beside signs for Tracks 9 and 10 — I used the bronze sculpture marked 仲間 as my starting landmark.

Tokyo Station map with blue arrows showing a route toward the Keiyo Line for Maihama — The blue arrows show my route from the main concourse toward the Keiyo Line.

◎ Aya’s local tip: follow the line name, not the crowd

Look for the red JE symbol, the words Keiyo Line, and for Maihama. Crowds split toward many platforms, shops, and exits, so checking each overhead sign is more reliable than following other Disney guests.

3. Walk straight to the Keiyo Line

Step 1: Follow the “Keiyo Line” and “for Maihama” signs

From the main concourse, continue toward the Keiyo Line. The first large column sign warns that the platform is still about 400 meters away. Keep going straight beneath the red line symbol.

Keiyo Line sign inside Tokyo Station stating that the platform is about 400 meters away — The Keiyo Line platform is still about 400 meters away at this point.

Overhead Keiyo Line sign pointing straight toward Maihama inside Tokyo Station — I continued straight under the signs for the Keiyo Line and Maihama.

Step 2: Use the moving walkway

The long horizontal conveyor is a moving walkway, not an escalator. You can stand on it or use the passage beside it. Keep luggage stable, supervise children, and follow the posted walking rules.

Moving walkway in the long passage leading to the Keiyo Line platforms at Tokyo Station — I used the moving walkway and continued straight toward the Keiyo Line.

Step 3: Descend toward the underground concourse

At the end of the passage, take the down escalator beside the colorful wall artwork. At the bottom, continue ahead and bear right as shown by the arrows. Travelers with a stroller, wheelchair, or heavy suitcase can follow the elevator pictograms instead; the elevator route is not identical, so allow extra time.

Escalator descending beside colorful wall art toward the Keiyo and Musashino Line platforms — I took the first escalator down and kept following the Keiyo Line signs.

Tokyo Station concourse with blue route arrows and an overhead elevator sign — At the bottom, I continued ahead and then bore right. Elevator signs are also available.

Step 4: Take the next escalator and find the departure board

Descend once more toward the platform concourse. At the bottom, the overhead sign separates Tracks 3–4 to the left and Tracks 1–2 to the right. Do not choose a side yet: walk to the large departure board first.

Passengers descending a second escalator toward the Keiyo Line platform concourse — I took the next escalator down toward the platform concourse.

Signs for Keiyo Line Tracks 1 to 4 with the departure board highlighted ahead — The tracks split here, but I checked the departure board before turning left or right.

4. Choose a train that stops at Maihama

The platform number changes by departure, so there is no single “Disneyland platform.” Read one row across the live board: train type → departure time → final destination → track number → stopping pattern. The destination column usually shows the train’s final stop, not your stop, so do not wait for the word “Disneyland” to appear there.

Full Keiyo and Musashino Line departure board near the platform escalators at Tokyo Station — The board lists each train’s type, time, final destination, track, and stopping pattern.

Check “Maihama” before checking which train leaves first.

In my photo, the 10:00 Limited Express Wakashio leaves first from Track 1, but it does not stop at Maihama. The 10:02 Keiyo Line Rapid from Track 3 is the first usable train in this example. Never use this old photo as a live timetable; repeat the same check on the board when you travel.

Keiyo Line departure board with Maihama in the stop lists boxed in pink and track numbers boxed in blue — The pink boxes mark **Maihama (舞浜)** in the stopping pattern; the blue boxes mark the assigned track. Read the words and numbers rather than relying on color alone.

Row in my photo	Stops at Maihama?	What I would do
10:00 Limited Express Wakashio Track 1	No	Do not board for Tokyo Disneyland.
10:02 Keiyo Line Rapid Track 3	Yes	First usable departure in this photographed example.
10:05 Keiyo Line Local Track 4	Yes	Usable if you miss the rapid.
10:08 Musashino Line Local Track 2	Yes	Also usable because Maihama appears in its stop list.

As of November 4, 2026, regular Keiyo Line Local and Rapid trains and regular Musashino Line through trains stop at Maihama. Regular Limited Express Wakashio and Sazanami trains pass Maihama. Train categories and schedules can change, so the live JR East Tokyo Station timetable and station board always take priority.

5. Where should you board?

Many regular services begin at Tokyo Station, so boarding here can improve your chance of sitting, but a seat is not guaranteed around Park opening time. Join the marked queue for the train you selected and let passengers leave before you board.

I do not recommend memorizing one car-and-door number.

Keiyo Line trains and Musashino Line through trains can use different formations and stopping positions. A single “best car” recommendation can therefore place you far from the stairs or elevator. Check the platform’s current boarding-position signs for your actual train, or ask staff which position is closest to the elevator at Maihama. If you are traveling with a stroller, comfort and a safe boarding position matter more than saving a minute at the exit.

6. From Maihama Station to Tokyo Disneyland

At Maihama Station, follow the yellow signs for the South Exit. The concourse can be crowded in the morning, so keep your group together and wait until you are clear of the ticket gates before stopping.

Crowded concourse at Maihama Station with yellow signs pointing to the South Exit — At Maihama Station, I followed the yellow signs to the South Exit.

Maihama Station South Exit sign pointing right to Tokyo Disneyland and left to the Disney Resort Line — After the gates, turn right for Tokyo Disneyland. Turn left for Resort Gateway Station and the Disney Resort Line.

Do not mix up the two Parks

Right for Disneyland; left for the Resort Line to DisneySea

Tokyo Disneyland is about a five-minute walk to the right from Maihama South Exit. Tokyo DisneySea is not simply the attraction on the left: turn left, walk to Resort Gateway Station, and take the Disney Resort Line to Tokyo DisneySea Station.

Visitors walking beneath the Tokyo Disneyland gateway near Maihama Station — I continued through the gateway toward the Tokyo Disneyland entrance.

7. Prepare for security screening

Before the entrance gates, every guest passes through a security screening area. Tokyo Disney Resort asks guests to place phones, coins, and other pocket items inside a bag before screening. When directed, open every bag, hand it to the Cast Member, and walk slowly through the metal detector.

Bag inspection and metal detector at the Tokyo Disneyland security checkpoint — I opened my bag before reaching the security check so the inspection could move smoothly.

◎ Make the security line easier

Move your phone and loose metal into your bag, unzip every compartment before your turn, and keep the group’s bags together. Suitcases and wheeled carriers are not allowed inside the Park; use a locker outside the entrance instead.

8. Display and scan your Park ticket

At the entrance gate, open the Tokyo Disney Resort App, select your visit date, tap the Park ticket, and display its admission code. The official guide says the code becomes available from midnight on the visit date. Hold the code over the reader and proceed when the gate directs you.

Privacy-redacted Tokyo Disney Resort App ticket screen where the admission code appears on the visit date — This privacy-redacted example shows where the admission code appears. Never publish or send your real code to anyone other than a Cast Member who is helping you.

Guest scanning a Park ticket at a Tokyo Disneyland entrance gate — I had the Park ticket ready before reaching the entrance gate.

Smartphone being held over the admission-code reader at a Tokyo Disneyland entrance gate — I held the admission code over the scanner and waited for the gate to respond.

Need help before Park day?

Set up tickets and the app in advance

My separate Tokyo Disney Resort App and ticket guide explains how to buy a dated Park ticket, display the admission code, create a group, and prepare for Disney Premier Access and other in-Park services.

9. Practical tips and quick FAQ

Use Suica or another compatible IC card. It removes the need to buy a paper train ticket; see my anonymous Suica guide if you need a card.
Save the route before going underground. Keep this page or screenshots available while walking through Tokyo Station.
Leave more time than the route app shows. Route apps often emphasize the train ride and may not reflect a first-time visitor’s walk to the Keiyo platforms.
Check the Park ticket before entering the station. Confirm the Park, date, and every guest’s admission code while you still have space and time to solve a problem.
Bring a charged phone and power bank. You will use the official app again after entering.

Which platform at Tokyo Station goes to Disneyland?

There is no fixed platform. Keiyo and Musashino departures use underground Tracks 1–4. Find a train whose stopping pattern includes Maihama, then use that row’s current track number.

Can I take the Musashino Line to Maihama?

Yes, when the live board shows a regular Musashino Line through train that lists Maihama as a stop. Check the stopping pattern every time.

Should I board a Limited Express Wakashio or Sazanami?

No. Current regular Wakashio and Sazanami limited expresses do not stop at Maihama. Do not board simply because the train leaves first.

Is Tokyo DisneySea to the left of Maihama Station?

The left turn leads to Resort Gateway Station. From there, take the Disney Resort Line to Tokyo DisneySea Station. Disneyland is the Park you can reach by turning right and walking.

Do I need the app to enter?

No. The app is convenient, but guests without it can use the admission code delivered by email. Every guest whose code is scanned must be present at the entrance.

Tokyo Disneyland entrance decorated for Halloween 2026 with a family and stroller in the foreground — After following this route, we enjoyed Halloween at Tokyo Disneyland.

Final thoughts

Tokyo Station can feel like the hardest part of the trip, but the route becomes manageable once you focus on three clues: the red Keiyo Line signs, Maihama in the stopping pattern, and the live Track No. on the departure board. I hope these real photos make your first journey calmer and leave you with more energy for the Park. We had a wonderful Halloween day, and I would be delighted if this guide helps your own Tokyo Disney adventure begin just as smoothly.

Official information and photo note

I walked and photographed this route in October 2026 and checked the transport details on November 4, 2026. I confirmed the route and platforms against JR East’s Tokyo Station map, Tokyo-to-Maihama route guide, Tokyo Station timetable, Maihama Station information, and JR East’s March 2026 fare revision. I checked the Park directions and entry process against Tokyo Disney Resort’s official Tokyo Disneyland access guide, Tokyo DisneySea access guide, security-screening instructions, and Park ticket-use guide. Timetables, fares, platform assignments, and Park procedures can change, so use the live signs and official app on your travel date. This independent editorial guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by JR East, Tokyo Disney Resort, or The Walt Disney Company. Guest faces and ticket details were obscured where needed, and the original ticket-code screenshot was not published.