1. Make Tokyo Sightseeing Easier. A New “Luggage Hub” Opens Underground at TOFROM YAESU TOWER
The moment you step off the train at Tokyo Station, one of the first things that weighs on your mind might be your heavy suitcase. You wander the vast station searching for a coin locker, only to find every single one is full. This is a common experience which can really hamper the rest of your day.
Luckily, a brand-new coin locker area is opening on Friday, March 20th, 2026, inside Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu (Underground Area A), located beneath TOFROM YAESU TOWER. This is more than just a place to drop off your bags, but it also acts as a new “hands-free sightseeing sanctuary” for exploring Tokyo.
Features of the Yaesu Tower Luggage area
- Right next to the bus stop: You can drop off or pick up your luggage immediately before boarding or after getting off a highway bus — no unnecessary detours.
- Easy to find an available locker: An enormous capacity, plus a web-based system that lets you check real-time availability on your smartphone.
- No getting rained on: Directly connected to Tokyo Station’s Yaesu Exit via underground passage, so you can get there comfortably regardless of the weather.
2. Exceptional Access: Walk Underground from Yaesu Exit Without Getting Wet
The new locker area is located inside Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu (Underground Area A), beneath TOFROM YAESU TOWER, is scheduled to open Friday, March 20th, 2026.
The standout feature is its outstanding convenience. Since it’s directly connected to Tokyo Station’s Yaesu Exit via underground passageway, you can travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned environment, avoiding rainy days or the harsh summer sun.
For anyone using Tokyo Station or the adjacent bus terminal (one of the largest in Japan), this location eliminates the need to haul heavy luggage around above ground, making it truly a lifesaver.
Note: The facility cannot be entered before March 20th, 2026.
Note: The facility cannot be entered before March 20th, 2026.
3. Largest Capacity in the Area: 283 Lockers Total — Store Your Bags Without the Wait
To ensure you never face the dreaded “no lockers available” situation, the East Zone is equipped with a total of 283 lockers — the largest capacity in the area.
Underground Area A (East Zone) — Locker Count by Size
Extra Large: 9 units
Small: 116 units
Medium: 79 units
Large: 79 units
On top of that, the facility introduces a tech-powered “Locker Concierge” (availability solution system). Simply access the dedicated website on your smartphone to check real-time availability before you even arrive at the station. Knowing the situation in advance makes for an efficient, stress-free journey.
4. An Impressive Size Lineup: Fits Ski Equipment and Oversized Suitcases
This facility flexibly accommodates “long items” and “bulky luggage” that wouldn’t fit in conventional lockers. The extra-extra-large size, which exceeds 1.7 meters in height, is exceptionally rare anywhere in central Tokyo.
Locker Size Details
| Size | W × H × D (mm) | Features / Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 352 × 325 × 678 | Carry-on bags, business bags |
| Medium | 352 × 516 × 678 | Mid-size suitcases, duffel bags |
| Large | 352 × 872 × 678 | Standard large suitcases |
| Extra Large | 352 × 1,178 × 678 | Especially tall luggage (lower-level size) |
| Extra Extra Large | 352 × 1,744 × 678 | Fits long items like ski & snowboard equipment |
| Wide (All sizes) | 455 × (height) × 678 | Ideal for thick bags or wide luggage |
※Note: One small locker (the one below the operation panel) has slightly different dimensions (352×331×678mm).
※Wide-type lockers have a width of 455mm (wider than the standard 352mm) accommodating bulky bags that wouldn’t otherwise fit.
5. Smart Usage Guide: Payment Options & Comprehensive Support
The system uses the latest technology and is completely keyless. There’s no risk of losing a physical key.
- Hours: 5:00 AM – until the last bus departure (up to 12:30 AM)
- Payment methods: Cash, IC cards (e.g. Suica, PASMO), QR code payments, contactless credit cards
- Key system: The QR-coded receipt issued at checkout serves as your key. Some lockers also have IC card readers that can use your transit card as the key.
- Multilingual support: Operation panels support 5 languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
- 24-hour support: Even if you lose your receipt, the management company (Alpha Locker System) provides round-the-clock assistance, verifying your identity via camera and remotely unlocking your locker.
[Important] If your stay exceeds 3 days: The maximum storage period is 3 days. Any luggage left beyond that will be held in a designated area for 30 days, after which it will be disposed of if unclaimed. Note that unclaimed items can only be returned within Japan (at the owner’s expense).
6. Pricing: Hourly Rates — Great for Short-Term Use
While most lockers inside Tokyo Station use a per-calendar-day billing system, this facility uses an extremely practical hourly pricing model with a daily maximum cap.
If you just need to store your bag during lunch, or for the hour you’re waiting for your bus, this will be far more economical than a standard locker.
Pricing Plans
- Small: ¥100 / 60 min (max ¥500 per 6 hours)
- Medium: ¥100 / 40 min (max ¥600 per 6 hours)
- Large: ¥100 / 30 min (max ¥800 per 6 hours)
- Extra Large: ¥100 / 20 min (max ¥1,000)
- Extra Extra Large: ¥100 / 20 min (max ¥1,100)
Wide-Type Pricing
Large Wide: ¥100 / 25 min (max ¥900)
Small Wide: ¥100 / 45 min (max ¥600)
Medium Wide: ¥100 / 35 min (max ¥700)
7. Summary: Corritrip’s Vision for a Smarter Tokyo Stay
We at Corritrip believe that being freed from heavy luggage can truly transform your quality of your sightseeing. Make the new lockers at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu your very first stop in Tokyo.
With this new cutting-edge technology and unbeatable convenience on your side, enjoy a free and hands free Tokyo adventure.
