Bags, forwarding and storage
Luggage
Sort out where your suitcase can go before you hand it over, check in, or board the next train.
11 current guides · checked against official sources
Guides
Short answer first.
01Can I Send My Luggage to an Airbnb in Japan?Check whether someone can receive your suitcase before you send it.02Can I Take a Carry-On Suitcase on Trains and Subways in Japan?How to bring a cabin-size suitcase on local trains without blocking doors or paying to forward it.03How to Send Luggage Between Hotels in JapanSend luggage from one hotel to another in Japan: confirm both hotels, allow 2–3 days, label the bag correctly, and plan for private stays.04What Do I Do If Coin Lockers Are Full in Japan?The fastest alternatives when every locker bank at a station is full.05Can I Send Luggage From a Convenience Store in Japan?When a 7-Eleven or FamilyMart can accept a suitcase for Yamato delivery.06What Happens If My Forwarded Luggage Doesn’t Arrive?A calm checklist for a suitcase that has not reached the next hotel.07How long can I leave luggage in a Japanese coin locker?Three days from the day you deposit it, then the locker is emptied and your bag is held for 30 days before disposal. The operators' own published terms, in English.08Where can I store luggage for a week or more in Japan?Coin lockers stop at three days. JR East Logistics counters take luggage for up to 30 days at Tokyo, Ueno and Sendai. Current prices, and the forum figure that no longer holds.09What is my luggage actually covered for in Japan?A station coin locker caps compensation at ¥30,000 and forbids valuables. Paid storage carries up to ¥1,857,240. The cover figures compared, with sources.10What does airport-to-hotel luggage delivery cost in Japan?The same suitcase from Haneda to a Tokyo hotel costs ¥1,800 to ¥4,490 depending on the counter. Official prices, cutoffs and delivery areas compared.11Will my suitcase fit in a Japanese coin locker?Check your suitcase thickness and compare 115 current models against published Japanese coin-locker dimensions.