How to use coin-operated lockers in Japan

When traveling, having a lot of luggage is unavoidable, isn’t it?
It is really hard to move around while holding a big bag.
At such a time coin lockers can be useful.
We will explain how to use the standard coin lockers in Japan.

How to find a coin locker?

At such major train stations as Osaka Station, Umeda Station, Shinsaibashi Station, or Namba Station, etc., there will always be coin lockers.
If you want to use a coin locker, the easiest way would be to go to a train station.

Please use a locker that fits the size of your luggage.

There are coin lockers of various sizes.
In the case of Osaka Station, the smallest coin lockers cost ¥300 per day, and the largest cost ¥900 per day.

How to use

1. First, prepare a ¥100 coin.

In many cases, you can only use ¥100 coins for the coin lockers.
Since change machines are often located nearby, if you do not have a ¥100 coin you can first exchange paper money for coins.

2. Find a locker that is empty!

Lockers with keys attached are the ones that are empty.
Conversely, lockers without keys attached are already in use.

3. Put your luggage into the locker, put in the money, lock it, and you are done.

When you have finished putting in your luggage, put in the money.
Then lock it up and you are done.
Please be sure and do not lose the key.

Please take good advantage of the coin lockers so that you can easily go to various places in Osaka!