Coin Lockers and Luggage Storage in Japan

Short answer: station coin lockers cost about JPY 400–1,500 a day by size; many take Suica, some only coins. Large lockers for suitcases fill up fast — arrive early, or use a staffed counter or send the bag ahead.

How to use one

• IC card lockers: on the touchscreen choose Suica/PASMO, put your bag in, close, tap the card. Tap the same card to open. Keep the receipt; it shows the locker location.
• Coin lockers: carry 100-yen coins; some stations have no change machine.
• Code lockers: some lock with a code on the touch panel instead of a key.

When lockers are full

• Look for the Hands-Free Travel logo (JNTO): staffed storage and delivery counters at airports, stations, department stores.
• Send the bag to your hotel or the airport — see send your suitcase to the airport.
• Airport lockers at Narita and Centrair can be used for longer (up to 8 days, per JNTO).

Left out (not confirmed today): live locker availability and per-station counts in Tokyo.

Quick answers

How much is a coin locker in Japan?

GO TOKYO lists about JPY 400–500 (small), 500–600 (medium), 700–800 (large) and about JPY 1,200 (extra large) in Tokyo. Kintetsu stations charge JPY 400–1,500 depending on size.

Do coin lockers take Suica?

Many do, including at big stations; pay and unlock with the same card. Some take only 100-yen (and 500-yen) coins, so carry coins.

Will my big suitcase fit?

Usually only in large or extra-large lockers, and those fill up fast at busy stations. JNTO suggests staffed storage counters or luggage delivery as backups.

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