Is there a locker in Shinjuku Station?

Coin lockers at Shinjuku Station can be found throughout the enormous complex of the main JR Shinjuku Station as well as its satellite rail, subway and bus stations including the Odakyu and Keio railways.



Shinjuku Station, the busiest transit hub in the world, is equipped with thousands of coin lockers of various sizes, but finding an empty one can be a challenge due to the massive volume of travelers. Lockers are scattered throughout the station, both inside and outside the ticket gates, particularly near the West, East, and South exits. In 2026, most lockers have been modernized to accept "IC Cards" like Suica or Pasmo, which act as your digital key, though traditional coin-operated ones still exist. There are three standard sizes: "Small" (for backpacks/handbags), "Medium" (for carry-on suitcases), and "Large" (for full-sized checked luggage). If the station lockers are full, a highly reliable alternative is the Sagawa Express or Yamato Transport baggage counters located within the station or in the nearby NEWoMan building, which offer "hands-free travel" storage for a flat daily fee. Additionally, many travelers now use the "Ecbo Cloak" app, which allows you to reserve storage space in nearby shops and cafes, ensuring you aren't wandering the labyrinth of Shinjuku with a heavy suitcase in tow.

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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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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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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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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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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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Also, it can be difficult to use Japan's public transport system without cash, as you will almost always need it to recharge your IC card or to purchase a train ticket. That being said, I would say you should bring enough cash so that you have at least 10,000 yen of spending money per day.

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The best way to get Japanese cash is from an ATM in Japan (do not buy yen before coming to Japan as the rate will be terrible). You can use your home bank card with many Japanese ATMs. 7-11 ATMs are the easiest to use and accept the most foreign cards.

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The likelihood that credit cards are accepted decreases in small cities and towns, and thus it is advisable to keep cash at hand when visiting rural areas. Cash is often the only way to pay for small entrance fees at tourist sights, smaller restaurants and small shops. Many lockers also require coins.

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