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Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station is the central hub of Japan's rail network, linking Shinkansen bullet trains and JR lines beneath its landmark red-brick Marunouchi building.
About Tokyo Station
- Central Shinkansen gateway to Kyoto, Osaka, and northern Japan.
- Coin lockers fill up fast and rarely fit large Shinkansen suitcases.
- Storage partners sit about 100m from the Marunouchi central exit.
- The Imperial Palace gardens are a short walk from the Marunouchi side.
- Underground shopping streets (Character Street, Ramen Street) sit inside the gates.
Tokyo Station is the historic heart of Japan's rail network, its red-brick Marunouchi facade fronting a warren of Shinkansen platforms, JR lines, and underground shopping streets. It is one of the country's busiest stations, funneling enormous crowds through its gates every day. The station's coin lockers are notorious for filling up early, and the largest sizes needed for Shinkansen suitcases are scarce, leaving travelers circling the concourse looking for a free one. With bullet-train connections to Kyoto, Osaka, and the north, many visitors pass through between check-out and departure. Storage partners in the surrounding district, roughly 100m from the Marunouchi central exit, offer guaranteed space for bags of any size so you can explore Marunouchi or the Imperial Palace gardens before your train.
Traveler services
Luggage storage near Tokyo Station
- 📍 Distance100m to a storage partner inside the station district
- 🧳 Bag ruleCoin lockers fill fast at peak times; sizes are limited and oversized or Shinkansen-sized bags often won't fit.
- ⚡ BookingOnline, instant
How to get there
From the Marunouchi central exit, walk about 100m to a storage partner inside the station district.
Bag policy
Coin lockers fill fast at peak times; sizes are limited and oversized or Shinkansen-sized bags often won't fit.
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BounceLargest network; per-hour or per-day, app booking, insurance included.
- Most locations near landmarks
- Instant online booking
- Bag protection included
- Price varies by shop
- Some partners keep short hours
Car rental at Tokyo Station
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DiscoverCarsMeta-search across local + global suppliers; full-coverage add-on.
- Compares many suppliers
- Free cancellation options
- Good rates on local firms
- Quality varies by underlying supplier
GetRentacar.comMarketplace of local rental suppliers; wide worldwide coverage, deposit-free options common.
Economybookings.comBroker across budget suppliers worldwide; low headline rates, check add-ons at the desk.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I store luggage at Tokyo Station?
Tokyo Station has coin lockers throughout the concourse, but they fill quickly and the large sizes are limited. A nearby storage partner about 100m from the Marunouchi central exit guarantees space for any bag size. This is the reliable option before catching a Shinkansen.
Why are the coin lockers at Tokyo Station always full?
The station handles huge daily crowds, and travelers with bullet-train suitcases compete for the same limited large lockers, which sell out early in the day. If you cannot find one, a nearby bag-drop partner offers guaranteed space. Booking ahead avoids wasting time circling the concourse.
Can I store large suitcases before a Shinkansen ride?
Yes. Because Shinkansen-sized suitcases often will not fit in standard coin lockers, a storage partner near the station is the easiest choice for big bags. You can leave them, explore Marunouchi or the Imperial Palace, and return in time for your train.