Originally Posted by
ray1966
If you follow the signs, even if you can't read Japanese, it is hard to get lost. Yes, it is crowded and overwhelming, but I found neither Shibuya nor Shinjuku stations intimidating.
Never had any problems finding a correct platform in either of them. However I've had some challenges finding correct exit in Shinjuku station. Nothing major though and only way to avoid those is not to go to Shinjuku at all.