What to Do With Big Luggage in Tokyo: Coin Lockers, Luggage Storage and Hands-Free Travel
Published: 2026-10-06
Sightseeing while dragging a big suitcase is no fun. Here's how to travel light in Tokyo, from station coin lockers and storage services to sending bags ahead to the airport or where you're staying.
The short answer
| Option | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Station coin lockers | A few hours | Large sizes are scarce and fill up fast |
| Luggage storage services | When lockers are full, or for big bags | Book online in advance |
| Same-day delivery from the airport | Sightseeing light on arrival day | Arrange it at the airport counter |
| Delivery to your next stay or the airport | Travel days and departure day | Usually arrives the next day or later, so plan ahead |
On days you move with a big suitcase, avoid the morning rush. See our guide to riding trains in Tokyo.
Station coin lockers
Coin lockersBig stations have lots of them, but large sizes that fit a suitcase are limited. Many accept IC cards.- At big stations like Tokyo, Shinjuku and Shibuya, and tourist spots like Asakusa, the large lockers are often full before noon.
- Lockers inside and outside the ticket gates are separate. Check before you exit.
Lockers are usually for up to a few days at most. Leave bags too long and they may be moved, with a fee to collect them.
Luggage storage services
- ecbo cloak: store bags in spare space at cafés and shops. Book on your phone in advance and skip the locker hunt.
- Yamato Transport offices: some offices offer short-term storage and same-day delivery.
Most places to stay will keep your bags before check-in and after check-out. Ask there first.
Hands-free travel (luggage delivery)
Check the drop-off cut-off times and the delivery address's rules. Keep your passport, valuables and anything you need that day with you.
For airport transfers, see Narita and Haneda to central Tokyo.
Official websites
Hours, prices and rules can change. Check the official websites for the latest before you go.
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