Place to put luggage

[Edge of Destiny]

Questions regarding luggage & transport in Tokyo

Hello all,

I'm planning to visit Japan, Tokyo.

Just wondering, if i'm checking into an airbnb apt(check-in 4pm) but my flight reaches tokyo, haneda in the morning, where can i put my luggage temporarily? The airbnb would most probably be in Tsukiji. I've just asked the owner about this too but maybe you guys might know something different.

I also need it for after check-out.

Also if I'm only travelling within Tokyo. Furthest to the left is Asagaya, right is Tokyo Skytree and south is Odaiba. What travel options would you recommend?

I know about JR pass for $350/7days/pax.
Some online article recommend using suica if i'm using the metro/subway/railway not more than 3 times for cheaper option.

Please help, TIA!

 

[hgkiaboon]

put in coin lockers at train stations before check in. after check out prior to heading to the airport just do the same. dont get JR pass if you are travelling within tokyo. buy the 2 or 3-day tokyo metro pass; its a steal if you are gonna be taking metro/toei lines. tokyo is mostly explored by train unlike kyoto, so idk what u mean by travel options. for tourists you're gonna be taking the yamanote-sen and the subway.

 

[arhjaye]

Suica is just like our local ezlink. So no need to go machine and buy a new ticket every time you take the train, but for suica you will still be charged regular fare, no discount like ezlink.

If you know where you are planning to visit throughout your stay, you can use hyperdia to calculate your train fares and see whether the metro pass is worth it or not.

 

[Spintronics]

Each major station should have a coin locker. Perhaps you can transit at Tokyo station first. Loads of things to see and eat over there before heading to your apartment.

Unless you are the type who wants to visit more than 3-4 places in a day, the metro pass is not worth it.

 

[s7460597]

put in coin lockers at train stations before check in. after check out prior to heading to the airport just do the same. dont get JR pass if you are travelling within tokyo. buy the 2 or 3-day tokyo metro pass; its a steal if you are gonna be taking metro/toei lines. tokyo is mostly explored by train unlike kyoto, so idk what u mean by travel options. for tourists you're gonna be taking the yamanote-sen and the subway.

Can use for yamanote?

 

[Edge of Destiny]

Thank you!!

 

[cpuer]

using SUICA have small saving vs using tickets for around 3%.

 

[Spintronics]

using SUICA have small saving vs using tickets for around 3%.

I didn't know this. Most expensive is the Yurikamome line to Odaiba.

 

[evilerniex]

yah... store-value cards such as suica have slight 'discount'. this is due to rounding up of the fare for single trip tickets. e.g. it cost 133yen to travel from Harajuku to Shibuya if u pay by suica. but for single trip ticket, it is rounded up to the nearest 10yen, so it is 140yen

 

[arhjaye]

yah... store-value cards such as suica have slight 'discount'. this is due to rounding up of the fare for single trip tickets. e.g. it cost 133yen to travel from Harajuku to Shibuya if u pay by suica. but for single trip ticket, it is rounded up to the nearest 10yen, so it is 140yen

Ohhh didn't realise that after so long ! The JR staff told me no discount when I first bought suica so just assumed it was that case all the time.

 

[cpuer]

Can use for yamanote?

JR passes can use on Yamanote Line since it's a JR line.

 

[cheong]

TS,

My experience is that most of the time the coin lockers is usually full in the train station. you may want to use Yamato (taiqbin) to send the package from Airport to your Airbnb location, you can specified the time to arrive at your apartment and it dont cost too much for the convenience.

you may call them (english speaking) to check on the rates and all the arrangement. They are very efficient

http://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/en/contact/

I pay aprox 1700yen to ship from my Osaka airbnb location to Tokyo airbnb location for a 29" luggage. and they can keep the luggage at their holding area for up to 7 days if required


Hope this help in your planning for the trip

 

[jslim2]

I don't think anyone mentioned it inside the thread, there are some places with a manned deposit counter, you got to look for them. I know Tokyo station has 2 places to store your luggage for a fee at a manned counter, but you have to retrieve them back by 8.30pm as they close by then.

That said if you're a first timer at Tokyo you'd have to ask around at the station on how to get to the area. The place is pretty huge so it's easy to get lost there if you are not exactly familiar with the area.

 

[Morugana]

yes

deliver your luggage to your hotel using yamato aka black cat

max storage up to 7 days.

medium size lugg around 1800 yen

cheap and safe

 

[weathersohot]

yes

deliver your luggage to your hotel using yamato aka black cat

max storage up to 7 days.

medium size lugg around 1800 yen

cheap and safe

is that per day?

this is done in airport?

 

[cheong]

is that per day?

this is done in airport?

it is not charge per day, it is per delivery, and yes it can be done at the airport

 

[samshio]

is that per day?

this is done in airport?

airport to hotel
hotel to hotel
hotel to airport

even from convenience store to other location (as long as there is someone to recieve it)

 

[Morugana]

is that per day?

this is done in airport?

1800 yen is for the whole delivery. be it min 1 day or max 7 day storage.

prices will differ due to luggage size.

i did it in narita airport T1/2

there is a yamato branch right beside when you exit the departure gate

 

[weathersohot]

thanks, Japan seems nice

it is not charge per day, it is per delivery, and yes it can be done at the airport

1800 yen is for the whole delivery. be it min 1 day or max 7 day storage.

prices will differ due to luggage size.

i did it in narita airport T1/2

there is a yamato branch right beside when you exit the departure gate

airport to hotel
hotel to hotel
hotel to airport

even from convenience store to other location (as long as there is someone to recieve it)