Originally Posted by
ray1966
Of course, arriving at Shinjuku or Shibuya stations requires some preplanning. I took the Tokyo Atlas Guide: A Bilingual Guide with me. It has all the exits numbered and listed for each of the stations on the map. Again, each of the exits at the stations have exit numbers, making it easier to find your way out.
Originally Posted by
lobsterdog
That's a good idea. Google Maps also shows exit numbers at each station, and of course there will be maps within the station as well.
For Shibuya, Google maps would be a better bet. The Tokyo City Atlas (A Bilingual Guide) was last updated in 2004 and won't feature the new developments in Shibuya - such as the Hikarie.
Last few times I was in Shibuya I've experienced a little difficulty locating the bus back to Azabu Juban, but this is because of building works outside of the station. I had hoped that these would have been completed by now but saw mentions in this thread suggesting that this remains an ongoing problem. However, it is hardly insurmountable, the majority of other passengers are very helpful.