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Considered to be one of Japan's busiest train stations, the Shinjuku Station, having around 36 platforms, is one of the stations to be "experienced" in Japan. The stations 36 platforms actually shelters commuters for Tokyo's special wards and serves as the connecting station for the Western Tokyo's inter-city rail, commuter rail and subway lines. Because of this it has been estimated that around 4 million people ride the trains at the Shinjuku station per day. There are also underground and above-the-ground arcade within the station to give entertainment to commuters.

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