Does Kyoto Station have lockers?

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.



Yes, Kyoto Station is equipped with an extensive network of thousands of coin lockers, though they frequently fill up during peak cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons. Lockers are available in three standard sizes: Small (approx. ¥400), Medium (approx. ¥500), and Large (approx. ¥700), which can accommodate a full-size checked suitcase. Most modern lockers in the station now accept IC cards (like Suica or Pasmo) as payment, which also serves as your key. You can find major locker banks near the Central (north) gates, the Hachijo (south) gates, and along the 2nd-floor pedestrian walkway. If all lockers are full, the station offers a manned baggage room on the B1 level near the subway entrance for a flat fee (typically around ¥1,000 per bag). There is also the "Hands-Free Kyoto" service, which allows you to have your luggage delivered directly from the station to your hotel for a small fee, allowing you to start sightseeing immediately without worrying about finding an empty locker.

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In the Porta Underground Shopping Mall with access from Kyoto subway there are more coin lockers priced 300 yen, 500 yen and 600 yen. You can also enter Porta from just outside Kyoto Station or on the Kyoto Tower side of Shiokoji Dori. There are usually 300 yen and 500 yen coin lockers in the subway stations in Kyoto.

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It will enable you to do some sightseeing without the weight of your luggage annoying you and tainting your view of the city. Coin Lockers are secure and safe to use as train stations in Japan are all under video surveillance.

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You are still allowed to carry on two pieces of baggage weighing 30 kg or less and with total dimensions of 250 cm or less and a maximum length of 200 cm. However, you need to reserve a seat with an oversized baggage area or a seat with an oversized baggage compartment if you intend to travel with oversized baggage.

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Some places only accept cash Don't rely on credit cards when visiting local attractions or small shops in Kyoto. Of course, in hotels and shopping malls you will be able to use your credit card to pay for goods and services, but this is less certain at local places. In many instances, you will need to pay cash.

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Shinkansen or bullet train It takes only 14 minutes to run between Kyoto Station and Shin-Osaka Station. If you want to use this option to get from Kyoto to Osaka, you need to buy a one-way ticket that costs 1,420 yen (unreserved seat) or 3,220 yen (reserved seat).

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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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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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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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While on the train, your phone should be on silent mode and you should avoid making or receiving phone calls. Keep conversations to a minimum. Much like phone etiquette, if you are riding with friends, family, or coworkers, you can typically talk but do so quietly. Don't eat or drink.

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Checked baggage allowance 2 large checked items. Maximum weight per item: 23 kg (50 lb.). Maximum linear dimensions per item: 158 cm (62 in.)

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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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Especially when visiting large cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, you will want to avoid traveling during rush hour. Throughout Japan, rush hour typically lasts from 7 AM to 9 AM each morning, and 5 PM to 7 PM each evening. These are the times when many residents and going and coming from secular employment.

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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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