Travelling with large luggage during your trip? In this article you'll find all the information about the best places to stash your personal belongings somewhere safe and reliable.
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Fukushima Station
Nearby spots: Jododaira (Mt. Azuma-Kofuji), Fruit Line orchards, Hanamiyama
Train lines: Tohoku Shinkansen, Yamagata Shinkansen, Iizaka Line, Abukuma Express, Yamagata Line, Tohoku Line
Location | Fees |
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West Exit Ticket Gate 2F | Large: 11, ¥600 Small: 11, ¥300 |
West Exit 1F | Large: 6, ¥600 / 3, ¥800 Medium: 18, ¥500 Small: 15, ¥300 |
East Exit (Inside ticket gates) | Large: 2, ¥600 Small: 15, ¥300 |
Shinkansen (Inside ticket gates) | Large: 8, ¥700 Medium: 2, ¥600 Small: 10, ¥400 |
East Exit | Large: 27, ¥600-700 Small: 20, ¥400 |
More details here.
Iizaka Onsen Station
Nearby spots: Fruit Line orchards, Kyu Horikiri-tei traditional residence, onsen, Iizaka Fighting Festival
Train lines: Iizaka Line
Location | Fees |
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Outside ticket gates, left of the stairs leading out of the station | Large: 4, ¥400 Medium: 6, ¥300 Small: 8, ¥200 |
More details here.
Nihonmatsu Station
Nearby spots: Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival, Ebisu Circuit (20min taxi), Kasumigajo Castle Park (Nihonmatsu Castle) & Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival, Ryusenji Temple
Train lines: Tohoku Line
Location | Fees |
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After leaving ticket gates, on the left after stepping outside | Large: 4, ¥600 Medium: 3, ¥500 Small: 15, ¥300 |
More details here.
Koriyama Station
Nearby spots: Chansey Park in Koriyama, Takayashiki Shrine (15min taxi)
Train lines: Tohoku Shinkansen, Yamagata Shinkansen, Ban-etsu West Line, Ban-etsu East Line, Tohoku Line, Suigun Line
Location | Fees |
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East Exit passage | Large: 6, ¥500 Medium: 12, ¥400 Small: 16, ¥300 |
East-West passage | Large: 2, ¥500 Medium: 9, ¥400 Small: 41, ¥300 |
Outside Shinkansen gates | Large: 4, ¥1200 Medium: 6, ¥1000 Small: 33, ¥600 |
S-PAL exit | Large: 9, ¥1200 Medium: 14, ¥1000 Small: 23, ¥600 |
Central entrance / exit 1F | Large: 3, ¥1200 Medium: 8, ¥1100 Small: 4, ¥1000 |
1F | Large: 2, ¥1100 Medium: 6, ¥1000 Small: 35, ¥600 |
食品館 / Food hall entrance 1F | Large: 4, ¥1100 Medium: 4, ¥1000 Small: 37, ¥600 |
More details here.
Shirakawa Station
Nearby spots: Komine Castle (5min walk)
Train lines: Tohoku Line
Location | Fees |
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After leaving ticket gates, on the left | Large: 1, ¥700 Medium: 1, ¥400 Small: 10, ¥300 |
More details here.
Miharu Station
Nearby spots: Takashiba Deko Yashiki Craft Village (10min taxi), Miharu Takizakura
Train lines: Ban-etsu East Line
Location | Fees |
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After leaving ticket gates, on the left | Medium: 12, ¥200 Small: 10, ¥100 |
More details here.
Inawashiro Station
Nearby spots: Goshikinuma ponds, Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum, ski resorts, Kawakyo Ramen, Tenkyokaku former imperial residence, Morohashi Museum of Modern Art, Mt. Bandai
Train lines: Ban-etsu West Line
Location | Fees |
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Station building | Large: 7, ¥600 Medium: 7, ¥400 Small: 7, ¥300 |
More details here.
Aizu-Wakamatsu Station
Accessible by bus: Tsurugajo Castle, Oyaku-en Garden, Sazaedo Temple
Train lines: Ban-etsu West Line, Tadami Line
Location | Fees |
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In front of station | Small: 36, ¥300 |
In front of station | Large: 20, ¥700 Small: 4, ¥300 |
In front of station | Large: 8, ¥600 Small: 2, ¥300 |
In front of station | Large: 12, ¥600 Medium: 15, ¥400 Small: 55, ¥300 |
More details here.
Nanukamachi Station
Nearby spots: Shopping options, Showa Nostalgia Museum, Aizu Shinsengumi Museum, Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall
Train lines: Tadami Line
There are no coin lockers at Nanukamachi Station, but there is a paid luggage care service (300 yen per item of luggage) at the nearby Nanukamachi Tourism Information Centre.
More details here.
Aizu-Miyashita Station
Nearby spots: Tadami River Bridge No. 1 Viewpoint (bus)
Train lines: Tadami Line
There are no coin lockers at Aizu-Miyashita Station, but luggage can be handled at the nearby Mishima Tourism Association / Karan-Colon Café, a two minute walk from the station. There are four small lockers for ¥300, or larger luggage can be left with staff.
More details here.
Hayato Station
Nearby spots: Mugenkyo River Crossing departure point
Train lines: Tadami Line
There are no coin lockers at Hayato Station. The closest storage location would be the luggage care service (with rental bicycles available) at the Tadami Town Information Centre.
Aizu-Yanaizu Station
Nearby spots: Enzoji Temple
Train lines: Tadami Line
There are small coin lockers at Aizu-Yanaizu for ¥300, while larger luggage can be left with staff at the Tourism Information Centre. (Please be aware this is a 10 minute walk from the station.)
More photos here.
Yunokami Onsen Station
Nearby spots: Ouchi-juku
Train lines: Tadami Line
Luggage can be handled at Yunokami Onsen Station for ¥300 per item per day.
Kitakata Station
Nearby spots: Kitakata ramen restaurants (example itinerary)
Train lines: Ban-etsu West Line
Location | Fees |
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Outside ticket gates | Large: 2, ¥900 Medium: 14, ¥500 Small: 15, ¥400 |
More details here.
Hirota Station
Nearby spots: Nisshinkan samurai academy
Train lines: Ban-etsu West Line
There are no coin lockers at Hirota Station.
Futaba Station
Nearby spots: Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum (Denshokan), Futaba Art District
Train lines: Joban Line
Although there are no coin lockers at Futaba Station, there are several places in Futaba where luggage can be stored:
Location | Fees |
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Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum | 174 lockers available behind the reception counter, many 40cm x 39cm x 38cm with larger sizes available. ¥100 deposit |
Futaba Business Incubation and Community Center (FBICC) | Medium: 6 Small: 8 ¥100 deposit |
FUTABA POINT Coworking Space | Some lockers available |
Namie Station
Nearby spots: Ukedo Elementary School (15min taxi)
Train lines: Joban Line
There are no coin lockers at Namie Station.
Izumi Station
Nearby spots: Aquamarine Fukushima (there are coin lockers and a luggage care service at the aquarium).
Train lines: Joban Line, Hitachi & Tokiwa
Location | Fees |
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Outside ticket gates on the left. Lockers may be hidden by a pillar. | Large: 1, ¥600 Medium: 3, ¥500 Small: 8, ¥400 |
More details here.
Yumoto Station
Nearby spots: Yumoto onsen
Train lines: Joban Line, Hitachi & Tokiwa
Location | Fees |
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Exit the station, turn left and continue: Lockers can be found in the shadow of the building | Large: 2, ¥600 Medium: 3, ¥500 Small: 10, ¥400 |
More details and photos here.
Iwaki Station
Nearby spots: Iwaki City Art Museum
Train lines: Ban-etsu East Line, Joban Line, Hitachi & Tokiwa
Location | Fees |
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Outside ticket gates | Large: 1, ¥1200 Medium: 4, ¥1000 Small: 21, ¥800 |
More details here.
Haranomachi Station
Nearby spots: Soma Nomaoi Festival (shuttle bus runs during the festival), Somaota Shrine
Train lines: Joban Line, Hitachi & Tokiwa
Location | Fees |
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Outside ticket gates | Large: 2, ¥600 Medium: 3, ¥500 Small: 5, ¥400 |
More details here.
Soma Station
Nearby spots: Soma Nakamura Shrine
Train lines: Joban Line, Hitachi & Tokiwa
Location | Fees |
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Outside ticket gates | Large: 2, ¥600 Medium: 3, ¥500 Small: 5, ¥400 |
Photos and details here.
Kashima Station
Train lines: Joban Line
There are no coin lockers at Kashima Station.
Odaka Station
Nearby spots: Soma Odaka Shrine
Train lines: Joban Line
There are no coin lockers at Odaka Station.