Overview
During my trips through Yokohama and Kamakura I found the IC-card lockers the most convenient option — you can reopen them with your Suica instead of keeping the paper key safe.
Kanagawa Luggage Storage Guide 2026 — coin lockers, luggage services, and hotel delivery options for Yokohama, Kamakura, and Enoshima. If you are doing a day trip with a suitcase or arriving early before hotel check-in, knowing where to drop your bags saves hours of dragging them around. This guide lists the largest locker banks, what they cost, and the delivery services that can send your luggage ahead.
Access: Location and Options
Major Station Coin Lockers
Yokohama Station:
- Location: East Exit, West Exit, North Exit, and inside the shopping floors
- Sizes: Small (¥300-400), Medium (¥400-500), Large (¥500-700)
- Quantity: 2,000+ lockers across the station complex — the largest bank in the prefecture
- Payment: coins, IC cards (Suica, PASMO), and some newer lockers accept credit cards
- Hours: 24 hours (some banks of lockers close briefly for cleaning around 02:00-04:00)
Kamakura Station:
- Location: East Exit and West Exit; extra lockers added on holidays
- Sizes: Small ¥300-400, Medium ¥400-500, Large ¥500-600
- Peak note: lockers sell out by late morning on weekends and during cherry blossom season — arrive early or use the luggage service counters nearby
Fujisawa / Enoshima area:
- Fujisawa Station has a smaller locker bank; Enoshima Island itself has almost no full-size lockers, so store your bags at Fujisawa or Katase-Enoshima before crossing the bridge
Luggage Service Counters (手荷物一時預かり)
- Yokohama Station: luggage counters near the East Exit handle bags by the day (about ¥700-1,000 per bag)
- Kamakura Station: counter services near the ticket gates during busy seasons
- Hotel front desks: even if you are not a guest, many Yokohama hotels store bags for a fee — ask at the front desk
Delivery Options (Takkyubin)
- Hotel-to-hotel / hotel-to-airport: Yamato Transport (Black Cat) counters at stations and hotels deliver bags same-day or next-day across Kanagawa and to Haneda/Narita
- Typical cost: about ¥1,200-2,000 per suitcase depending on size and distance
- Best for: multiple-night stays where you do not need the bag until the next hotel
- Airport delivery: send luggage ahead from Yokohama hotels to Haneda and pick it up after security
Oversized Luggage Notes
- Oversized items (over 160 cm total dimensions) do not fit standard coin lockers; use a luggage counter or takkyubin
- Shinkansen passengers: reserve the oversized baggage seats if your bag is over 160 cm — required on the Tokaido Shinkansen from Yokohama
- Bicycles, surfboards, and strollers: Enoshima and Shonan beach shops usually have storage at the rental counters; ask when you arrive
Seasonal and Peak Notes
- Cherry blossom season (late March-April) and New Year hatsumode: Kamakura lockers fill by mid-morning; the station adds temporary lockers, but they go quickly
- Summer weekends: Enoshima area storage fills by noon; store at Fujisawa and travel light across the bridge
- Rainy days: lockers near station entrances go first; the underground banks at Yokohama stay driest
Tips
IC-card lockers are the most convenient — you can reopen them with your Suica or PASMO instead of keeping the paper key, and payment is automatic. Before locking anything, note the locker number (it is printed on the receipt). On busy holiday dates in Kamakura, plan your locker stop for the first hour after opening, and have a backup plan: the luggage counters near the stations rarely run out, while coin lockers do. For hotel check-in days, ask the hotel to hold your bags in the morning — most front desks do this free for guests.
Locker Sizes Explained
- Small (¥300-400): handbags, backpacks, shopping bags — fits roughly 30-45 L
- Medium (¥400-500): carry-on suitcases up to about 60-70 L, or two small backpacks
- Large (¥500-700): full-size suitcases up to about 100 L; the largest bank of large lockers in the region is at Yokohama Station East Exit
- Extra-large / luggage rooms: for strollers, golf bags, and oversized luggage — available at the Yokohama Station luggage counters and some hotels (¥700-1,000 per day)
Time Limits and Rules
- Most coin lockers allow storage for up to 3 days (72 hours); after that, staff remove the contents
- IC-card lockers charge automatically when you close the door again — if you leave items overnight, the fee accrues on the card
- Do not store food, drinks, or anything perishable — lockers are not refrigerated and cleaning staff discard expired items
- Locker keys are the only way to open paper-key lockers; losing one means paying a fee to have the locker opened
Beyond the Big Stations
- Hakone-Yumoto Station: a small locker bank near the ticket gates; it fills fast on weekends — Hakone hotels usually hold bags for day-trippers on request
- Odawara Station: useful before the Hakone trip; lockers near the Odakyu and JR gates
- Shinjuku (for Hakone buses): the Highway Bus Terminal has luggage storage; also the Odakyu department store lockers nearby
- Yamato Transport counters: at Yokohama Station and major hotels — the “baggage desk” service can hold bags for several days while you travel light
FAQ
Q: Can I store luggage overnight? A: Yes — 24-hour lockers allow overnight storage within the 72-hour limit, but the fee counts per day. Confirm the locker bank is 24-hour before leaving items overnight.
Q: What if all lockers are full? A: Use a luggage counter (手荷物一時預かり) at the station or ask a hotel front desk — both charge around ¥700-1,000 per bag and rarely close.
Q: Is it safe? A: Yes — lockers are in busy, monitored station areas, and IC-card lockers can only be reopened with the same card.
Airport and Cruise Connections
- Haneda: send luggage ahead from Yokohama hotels via Yamato Transport — same-day delivery is common for morning drop-offs, and the Haneda counter is at Terminal 3 departures
- Narita: allow next-day delivery; most travelers take the bus with their bags instead, since the Narita limousine from Yokohama stops right at the terminal
- Cruise terminal: Yokohama’s Osanbashi and Shinko cruise terminals have limited storage — hotels near the port (Minato Mirai area) are the better drop point before boarding
- Shinkansen travelers: if your bag is over 160 cm total, book the oversized baggage seats on the Tokaido Shinkansen — the reservation is required, not optional
Storage Options Compared
Coin lockers: cheapest (¥300-700), self-service, limited to 72 hours — best for a few hours between trains.
Luggage counters: ¥700-1,000 per day, staffed, accepts oversized items — best for full-day sightseeing.
Hotel storage: free for guests, ¥500-1,000 for non-guests at most front desks — best for check-in days.
Takkyubin delivery: ¥1,200-2,000 per bag, door-to-door — best for multi-city itineraries where you will not return to the same base.
Conclusion
Storing luggage is the first step to a smooth Kanagawa day — lockers for a few hours, counters for full days, and delivery services for multi-city trips. Check locker sizes and the 72-hour limit before you lock, and keep your receipt and IC card handy. With your hands free, the whole prefecture opens up.
FAQ (continued)
Q: Are lockers available 24 hours? A: The main banks at Yokohama, Kamakura, and Fujisawa are 24-hour, but a few smaller banks close briefly for cleaning around 02:00-04:00 — check the sign before locking anything overnight.
Q: Do lockers take credit cards? A: Newer IC-card lockers in Yokohama accept credit cards at the payment kiosk; older coin lockers are cash or IC only.
Q: What is the largest locker size? A: “Large” (¥500-700) fits a full-size suitcase up to about 100 L. Bigger items go to the luggage counters.
Q: Can I store luggage for several days? A: Yes — up to 72 hours in lockers; for longer, use a Yamato Transport counter or a hotel front desk (some charge a small daily fee).
