Guide to Sending Luggage in Japan via Convenience Stores with Yamato Transport

When traveling around Japan, carrying large suitcases can be inconvenient, especially when moving from one city to another.

Fortunately, Yamato Transport offers a convenient solution that allows travelers to send their luggage through nearby convenience stores (konbini), making trips much lighter and more comfortable without having to carry heavy bags everywhere.

Convenience stores that commonly provide this service include:

Preparation Before Sending Your Luggage in Japan

Before sending your luggage through Yamato Transport at a convenience store, there are several important things to keep in mind.

First, make sure the convenience store you visit provides Yamato Transport services. This is usually indicated by a special logo or flag displayed at the store.

Second, confirm that luggage delivery services are available at the location. For luggage shipping, the service typically used is TA-Q-BIN, with the following conditions:

• Maximum total dimensions (length + width + height): 200 cm
• Maximum weight: 30 kg

There are also special delivery services available:

• Airport TA-Q-BIN → Direct delivery to the airport
• Round Trip TA-Q-BIN → Delivery to accommodations such as hotels or inns

Lastly, check the delivery fees in advance. TA-Q-BIN rates and delivery times vary depending on the service type, package size, and destination, and can be calculated easily online.

How to Send Luggage in Japan via Convenience Stores

Once everything is ready, simply bring your luggage to the nearest convenience store. No reservation is required.

At the store, the staff will ask you to fill out a Waybill.

A Waybill is a shipping document containing delivery details such as the sender’s and recipient’s names, addresses, contact information, and package contents.

The type of waybill and how to fill it out may vary depending on the service and delivery method. The example above is a waybill used for domestic deliveries within Japan.

You can fill out the waybill in English if you do not speak Japanese.

Note:
If you make a mistake when writing the address or other information, cross it out with two lines and write the correct information beside it. Corrected waybills are still accepted.

Since waybills use carbon copy sheets, do not use correction tape or similar products. If there is not enough space to make corrections, use a new waybill instead.

The waybill will then be attached to your luggage before shipping.

Next, pay the required delivery fee. If you send two or more suitcases to the same destination through a convenience store, you may receive a ¥100 discount for each suitcase.

Finally, hand your luggage to the store staff, and it will be processed for delivery.

Estimated Delivery Time & Shipping Costs

Below are the estimated costs and delivery times for sending luggage via Yamato Transport through convenience stores:

Delivery by Destination

*Prices vary depending on the service type, package size, and destination selected.

With Yamato Transport’s luggage delivery service, traveling around Japan becomes much more convenient.

Simply send your luggage through a nearby convenience store and enjoy your trip without carrying heavy bags everywhere.