Do Tokyo subway stations have lockers?

You will find “coin lockers” at train stations all over Japan. These lockers are highly convenient if you want to explore a few hours before you head to your next destination by train… Or if you want to explore for a few hours before you check into your hotel when you arrive to a new city by train!



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Lockers are emptied by station staff after three days. To use a coin locker, 1) find an empty one, 2) put in your luggage, 3) insert the coins (100 yen coins only), 4) close the door and turn the key and 5) take the key with you. Always keep some 100 yen coins with you, if you are a frequent user of coin lockers.

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Cash still plays a major role in Tokyo, although more places accept credit cards now. Travel IC cards such as Suica and PASMO are also common forms of cashless payment.

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It is courteous to remove the bag from your back while in the subway or bus as mentioned above so it is not taking up space and it is also good for safety reasons if you don't have a bag that has safety features, it can be a target for pickpockets.

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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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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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There are three general sizes as follows: Small 35cm x 34cm x 57cm, Medium 57cm x 34cm x 57cm, and Large 117cm x 34cm x 57cm. Side note if you need a larger locker, you need to get to it early as these can be all occupied by 11am.

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Luckily, it's a very safe country (one of our favorite things about Japan), and the biggest risk is probably losing or misplacing your cash. Regardless, of course, be smart and take reasonable precautions if carrying large sums of money.

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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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Tokyo's major stations have walls of lockers of various sizes, but be aware that they can fill up very quickly. Most lockers only accept 100-yen and 500-yen coins, so make sure you have some with you. In many stations, including the big, major transit hubs, you can use a Suica card or PASMO card to pay for your locker.

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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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