Nippori Station Luggage Storage Guide: Coin Lockers, Prices & Skyliner Route
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A complete guide to luggage storage at Nippori Station. From coin locker locations and prices to free hotel storage and the Skyliner transfer route — all the latest 2026 info in one place.
Nippori Station is Tokyo's first gateway from Narita Airport, reachable in about 40 minutes by Skyliner. The moment you arrive and want to head straight to Yanaka Ginza or Ueno, the first question is always the same — where do I drop the heavy suitcase?
This guide covers everything from Nippori Station coin locker locations and prices to free hotel luggage storage and Narita Airport luggage delivery, so you can pick the best option for your situation.
✈️ Narita Airport Arrival Guide
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At a Glance: Nippori Station Luggage Storage Options
Pick the option that best fits your route and luggage size.
| Method | Price (per day) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Coin lockers | ¥400–1,000 | Inside JR, Keisei, and Toneri Liner stations |
| Storage booking apps | ¥600–1,000 | ecbo cloak / Bounce partner shops |
| Narita → Nippori delivery | From ¥1,600 | Yamato Transport same-day delivery, hands-free sightseeing |
| Nippori → Narita delivery | From ¥1,950 | Convenient on departure day |
| Hotel luggage storage | Free | Guests only, before check-in / after check-out |
📌 Recommended Picks by Situation
- ✈️ Hands-free on arrival day → Yamato Transport same-day delivery from the Narita Airport counter
- 🧳 Regular coin locker → JR Nippori Station transfer area, or inside the Keisei Nippori Station gates
- 📱 Coin lockers all full → book ecbo cloak in advance
- 🏨 Staying in Nippori → free hotel luggage storage (the most reliable option)
- 🛬 Departure day (hotel → airport delivery) → JAL ABC or Yamato Transport
Nippori Station Coin Lockers: Locations, Sizes & Prices
Nippori Station's coin lockers are spread across three different lines — JR, Keisei Skyliner, and the Toei Nippori-Toneri Liner. Locations differ by line, so pick the one closest to your arrival line.
1️⃣ JR Nippori Station Coin Lockers (Smart Ecube)
JR Nippori Station's coin lockers are integrated under JR East's smart locker system, Multi-ecube. They are spread across four locations inside JR Nippori Station.
📌 You can check real-time availability and reserve in advance (¥500 fee) on the official website.
👉 [Official] JR Nippori Station coin locker availability & reservation
Inside the gates (2 locations)
① Near the elevator at Keisei transfer gate, Platforms 3·4 (2F)
- The largest bank of lockers with the most availability
- Sizes: SS, S, M, L
② Near the ticket machines at the North Gate (2F)
- The only spot with LW (extra-large) — fits wide suitcases over 28 inches
- Sizes: S, M, L, LW
Outside the gates (2 locations)
③ North Gate west exit passage (2F)
- Sizes: S, M, L
④ Near the North Gate west exit (2F)
- Sizes: SS, S, M, L
Price table
| Size | Price | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| SS (34×65×15 cm) | ¥300 | Small backpacks, handbags |
| S (34×65×33 cm) | ¥500 | Carry-on suitcases |
| M (34×65×50 cm) | ¥800 | 24-inch suitcases |
| L (34×65×86 cm) | ¥1,000 | 28-inch suitcases |
| LW (56×65×86 cm) | ¥1,200 | Wide suitcases, extra-large |
⚠️ Prices above add a ¥500 fee if you reserve in advance.
2️⃣ Skyliner / Keisei Nippori Station Coin Lockers
The most convenient spot for travelers arriving on the Skyliner from Narita Airport and getting off at Keisei Nippori Station.
- Location: Keisei Nippori Station, inside the gates on 2F (exit level)
- Sizes
| Size | Price | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Large | ¥700 | 6 |
| Medium | ¥500 | 6 |
| Standard | ¥300 | 7 |
3️⃣ Nippori-Toneri Liner Nippori Station Coin Lockers
The Toei Nippori-Toneri Liner station also has a small set of coin lockers.
- Location: 2F outside the gates (next to the gate facing the Garden Tower side)
- Sizes
| Size | Price | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Large 342×663×856 mm | ¥700 | 2 |
| Medium 342×663×502 mm | ¥500 | 3 |
| Standard 342×663×325 mm | ¥400 | 15 |
Luggage Storage Booking Apps (ecbo cloak / Bounce)
The coin lockers at Nippori Station can fill up by mid-morning. Booking apps let you reserve a spot in advance, which is handy.
1️⃣ ecbo cloak
A service that connects people who need to store luggage with shops that have spare space — cafes, hair salons, hotels, and more, across over 1,000 partner shops nationwide in Japan.
- Price: from ¥800 per day (large size)
- Strengths: handles extra-large suitcases over 28 inches, strollers, and instruments. Photo proof at drop-off for peace of mind.
- How to use: download the app → search "Nippori" → pick date and time → reserve and pay → visit the shop and check in by QR code
✅ Search & book ecbo cloak storage near Nippori
2️⃣ Bounce
Plenty of 24-hour partner shops (internet cafes, karaoke, etc.) make this a good fit for travelers arriving in the early morning or late at night.
- Price: from about ¥800 per day
- Strengths: 24-hour partner shops around Nippori Station are available
✅ Search & book Bounce storage near Nippori
Narita Airport ↔ Nippori Luggage Delivery
Nippori Station is the first Skyliner stop and a direct transfer hub from Narita Airport.
Both on arrival day and departure day, luggage delivery services let you travel hands-free.
✈️ Arrival Day: Narita Airport → Nippori Hotel
If you land at Narita early in the morning, you can send your luggage from the airport counter to your hotel and start sightseeing in Nippori, Ueno, or Asakusa with nothing in hand.
| Company | Counter location | Delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| Yamato Transport (TA-Q-BIN) | T1·T2·T3 1F | Same-day delivery, accepted until 10:30 (T3 until 09:50) |
| JAL ABC | T1·T2 1F | No same-day delivery |
📌 If you need same-day delivery, only Yamato Transport can handle it. (Delivered the same day between 18:00–21:00.)
🛬 Departure Day: Nippori Hotel → Narita Airport
On the day you fly out, send your luggage to the airport in advance and enjoy your last day in Tokyo hands-free.
- Reservation required: book at least 2 days before departure
- Price: about ¥2,700–3,680 for a standard suitcase (varies by size)
- Pickup: collect at the Yamato Transport or JAL ABC counter at Narita Airport on departure day
⚠️ Liquids, fresh food, and duty-free alcohol cannot be sent by luggage delivery. Pack them separately in your carry-on in advance.
👉 Narita Airport Luggage Delivery: Prices, How to Apply & Same-Day Delivery Guide
Nippori Hotel Luggage Storage (Almont, APA, Sakura Hotel)
The area within walking distance of Nippori Station is packed with business hotels popular with travelers, so Nippori hotel luggage storage is the most economical alternative to a coin locker.
1️⃣ Almont Hotel Nippori (アルモントホテル日暮里)
- Google rating: 4.6 (843)
- Class: 3-star hotel
- Luggage storage: free same-day storage before check-in and after check-out
- Notes: many reviews from Korean travelers, clean business hotel
- Address: 5 Chome-47-1 Higashinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0014, Japan
- Access: about 3 minutes on foot from the Nippori Station Garden Tower exit
✅ Compare prices for Almont Hotel Nippori
2️⃣ APA Hotel TKP Nippori Ekimae (アパホテル＆リゾート〈TKP日暮里駅前〉)
- Google rating: 4.0 (2,125)
- Class: 3-star hotel
- Luggage storage: free same-day storage before check-in and after check-out
- Notes: one of the largest hotels by room count within walking distance of Nippori Station
- Address: 5 Chome-52-9 Higashinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0014
- Access: about 2 minutes on foot from the Nippori Station south exit
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3️⃣ Sakura Hotel Nippori (サクラホテル日暮里)
- Google rating: 4.2 (1,076)
- Class: 2-star hotel
- Luggage storage: free for guests, paid storage option available for non-guests
- Notes: traveler-friendly operation, English-speaking staff
- Address: 3 Chome-43-15 Sendagi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0022
- Access: about 8 minutes on foot from the Nippori Station west exit
✅ Compare prices for Sakura Hotel Nippori
Nippori Station is the key hub on both your first day arriving in Tokyo and your last day flying out.
With coin lockers, free hotel storage, booking apps, and Narita luggage delivery all on the table, deciding in advance which method fits your arrival time and where you're staying lets you start your Tokyo trip light, without the heavy suitcase.
If you arrive on the Skyliner and want to keep going — a walk through Yanaka Ginza, the cherry blossoms in Ueno Park — make finding your Nippori Station luggage drop the first mission of the trip.
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