How long can you use coin lockers in Tokyo?

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).



Coin lockers in Tokyo stations are generally intended for short-term use, with a maximum storage duration of three consecutive calendar days. Each "day" typically resets at midnight or 2:00 AM, meaning if you store an item at 11:00 PM and pick it up at 8:00 AM the next morning, you will be charged for two days of usage. If you leave your items past the three-day limit, station staff will typically remove the contents and move them to a central storage facility, where you can claim them within 30 days for a significantly higher fee. However, some larger hubs and airport terminals (like Narita Terminal 3) offer specialized lockers that can be used for up to five to seven days. For even longer-term storage in 2026, travelers should use staffed baggage counters like Sagawa or Yamato Transport, which can store items for up to 30 days. It is worth noting that modern Tokyo lockers are increasingly "IC card" compatible, allowing you to pay and unlock using your digital Suica or Pasmo card rather than physical coins.

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Coin return locks require a pound coin (or similar) be inserted into the lock, in order to be able to lock the locker and extract the key. Upon return, you simply unlock the lock with the key provided, which returns the coin and opens the locker for you to take out your belongings.

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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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