Osaka is one of Japan’s top tourist destinations, attracting many visitors with its delicious food and cultural attractions. However, it can be a hassle to move around while sightseeing with large amounts of luggage. So, this time we will explain in detail how to store luggage in Osaka, so that even foreign tourists visiting Japan for the first time can easily understand. We will introduce step-by-step how to use convenient coin lockers at stations and cloakroom services using the latest apps.
1. Use the coin lockers at the station
[Step 1] Find the location of the coin locker
There are many coin lockers at major stations in Osaka, such as Namba Station and Shinsaibashi Station. There will be an icon with the word “coin locker” written on it on the station information board, so look for that first.
TIP: Don’t worry if you can’t read Japanese, as there are often signs in English, Chinese, and Korean.
[Step 2] Choose a locker
Lockers come in small (approximately 35cm x 35cm x 57cm), medium and large sizes. Choose the size that best suits the size of your luggage.
[Step 3] Check the fee and pay
Prices vary depending on the size and location of the locker, but generally speaking, small lockers cost between 300 and 500 yen per day, medium lockers around 600 yen, and large lockers 800 to 1,000 yen. Here’s how to use them:
- Open an empty locker
- Put your luggage in
- Close the door and pay the fee (some lockers accept cash, transportation IC cards, and credit cards).
- Receive the issued receipt and locker key
[Step 4] Pick up your luggage
Return to the locker within the usage time and open the door using your key or PIN. Please note that if you exceed the time limit, you may be charged an additional fee.
2. A luggage storage service using the latest app
Recently, there are more and more services that allow you to easily store your luggage using an app. “ecbo cloak” and “AIRPORTER” are particularly popular with tourists.
How to use ecbo cloak
Here are the steps to find it using the app:
- Download the app “ecbo cloak” can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play.
- FIND YOUR NEAREST CLOOKA SERVICE Use GPS to find the closest cloakroom point and choose one that’s conveniently located.
- Make a Reservation Fill in the reservation form with your details and choose your payment method.
- Checking in your luggage Simply take your luggage to the designated area and hand it over to a member of staff.
- Pick up your luggage Please present your reservation confirmation email when picking up your luggage.
Cost: Approximate cost is 300 to 600 yen per piece of luggage.
How to use AIRPORTER
This service delivers luggage from the hotel to the airport or from the airport to the hotel. It is useful if you need to transport large luggage.
- Make a reservation on the service website or app.
- Your luggage will be delivered at the specified date and time.