Do Japan train stations have luggage lockers?

There are numerous lockers in Japan's airports, train stations, bus stations, and tourist attractions that can hold various sizes of bags and luggage. These are perfect for travellers carrying one or two pieces of luggage and wishing to leave them for a number of hours while they explore.



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Luggage pieces less than 160 cm (sum of height x length x width) can be brought aboard without prior reservation. For luggage pieces between 160 cm – 250 centimetres, a prior reservation is required, which can be made for free.

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Train Stations and Luggage Storage You can find Left Luggage facilities at almost all major London train stations, including Euston, Waterloo, Paddington, Kings Cross and St Pancras International, Charing Cross, Liverpool Street and Victoria.

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Carry-on and personal items must be kept with you, stored in overhead racks, under seats or designated baggage areas.

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On trains. There is not much room for large suitcases on urban and long-distance trains especially during rush hours. Some exceptions are airport trains such as the Narita Express and Haruka, and an increasing number of shinkansen in eastern Japan, which have designated storage space for large luggage.

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During rush hour in Japan, it is best to avoid traveling with a large suitcase if possible. However, if you must travel with a big suitcase, aim for the very front or back carriages, where there may be more space.

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Japan, being the efficient country it is, has plenty of coin lockers in major and minor stations to store your suitcase or backpack in for up to 3 calendar days (at busier stations times may vary so be sure to check the signs).

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Navigating Japan is much easier when you have a small, easily portable bag or suitcase. Most travelers in Japan rely heavily on Japan's comprehensive and easy-to-use railway networks, but unfortunately Japanese trains and train stations do not cater especially well to travelers with a lot of luggage.

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How much luggage can I bring onto the shinkansen? Each passenger is allowed to bring on two pieces of oversized luggage each. Each of these pieces of luggage cannot exceed 250 cm in total dimensions as previously stated. Additionally, each piece of luggage cannot exceed 30 kg (66 lbs) in weight.

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People getting off the Shinkansen at Kyoto Station can use this large array of lockers near Hachijo Entrance. Known as the coin locker highway, about 1500 lockers are all lined up. Since it's right outside the Shinkansen exit, it is highly recommended for people getting on or off the Shinkansen.

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When traveling on subways and trains in Japan, there is usually no designated space for luggage. It is best to avoid seating near the carriage doors and instead store your bags in the small space between the doors and the seating. For small suitcases and bags, there is overhead storage.

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Many coin lockers can be found outside the JR Shibuya Station. Particularly between the Hachiko Exit and Western Exit you'll find a large number of these coin lockers along the walls.

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Several luggage storage options are available at Narita Airport Tokyo, including self-serve coin lockers. The coin-lockers have a use time limit of 8 days, and the basic options cost approximately 500 yen/day. Depending on which locker you choose, a notice will indicate if you will be charged an hourly or daily rate.

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Luggage Size For our tours, we recommend one medium-sized suitcase that is about 25 inches or smaller, and one backpack. The 25-inch suitcase is the ideal size because it fits in the overhead luggage compartment on the Shinkansen, and it's under the size restriction for large suitcases.

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You + Two Bags = No Extra Charge (12 kg) and 14 x 11 x 7 inches. two carry-on items, 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each (Pacific Surfliner: up to 28 x 22 x 11 inches each) two additional bags for $20 each.

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The following items are prohibited onboard the train: non-service animals, firearms and ammunition, hover boards, corrosive or dangerous chemicals and materials, incendiaries, martial arts and self-defense items, archery equipment, devices containing propellants, sharp objects, and similar items.

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They do random bag checks sometimes, but they don't make everything go through security like at the airport.

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