Quentin
The staff was great, I recommend !
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4.94from 1.5m+ worldwide ratings
- Lizzy
Very easy process, member of staff at the shop very friendly and helpful. Would definitely use again!
- Dana
No separate storage area, just bags sitting next to the reception desk, maybe not great for security. Also didn't even check my stasher booking at any point lol wish I didn't even book. Other than those sketchy points it's the most convenient location for train journeys so they win big there.
- Morgan
Very friendly staff and easy to find location, very convenient for the railway station stop. A few stairs
- Bartosz
Quick in, quick out. Zero problems
- Sarah
Staff knew what they were doing. Dropped off and picked up bags with no problem.
- Benjamin
Great location, near multiple Metro stops.
- Daniel
Hotel dont have lift, only stair
- Emilia C
Very friendly staff and just five minutes away from Euston Railway Station
- Debra
Friendly, quick and easy and I’ll definitely use again.
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FAQs
Where can I leave my luggage at Kyoto Station?
Crosta Kyoto on B1F, next to the underground central ticket gate, provides temporary luggage storage. The Sagawa Express counter at Asty Kyoto 1F also accepts bags for ¥1,000 per day up to 160 cm, or ¥1,500 for larger items.
Is there luggage storage near Kyoto Station outside the station building?
A nearby hotel's baggage service counter is about a 3-minute walk east of the Kyoto Station Central Gate and charges ¥500 per item. It refuses items exceeding 30 kg or a total size of 2 m.
Can I store my suitcase at Kyoto Imperial Palace?
Kyoto Imperial Palace prohibits bringing in suitcases or other large luggage, so you will need to arrange storage before you arrive.
Are there lockers for backpacks at the Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art?
The museum prohibits backpacks of any size and items larger than 40 x 40 cm inside, but provides free baggage lockers at the rest house.
Can I take large luggage on Kyoto buses and subways?
Bus drivers or subway station staff in Kyoto may restrict access to buses or trains if they judge the luggage to be too large in size or quantity.
How much does luggage storage in Kyoto cost?
Stasher luggage storage in Kyoto starts from US$1.49 per bag per day.
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Last updated: 28 out, 2026
Luggage storage at Kyoto Station and getting into the city
Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan and a major international tourist destination in the Kansai region, so plenty of visitors roll in with more than they want to carry through its temples and gardens.
Kyoto Station itself is the primary rail arrival point, serving the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, the JR Nara Line and the Karasuma Subway Line, and it has official left luggage on site.
Crosta Kyoto on B1F, next to the underground central ticket gate, provides temporary luggage storage, and the delivery service counter at Asty Kyoto 1F charges ¥1,000 per day for items up to 160 cm and ¥1,500 for larger ones.
A nearby hotel's baggage counter at Kyoto Station, about a 3-minute walk east of the Central Gate, charges ¥500 per item but refuses anything over 30 kg or a total size of 2 m.
If you are flying in, the airport limousine bus runs directly from Kansai International Airport to the Hachijō Gate of Kyoto Station in roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, while the Itami Airport connection takes about 50 to 55 minutes.
The Limited Express HARUKA train is a rail alternative, at ¥3,060 for a non-reserved seat or ¥3,590 for a reserved seat. With Stasher, you can store bags from US$1.49 per bag a day.
Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to US$13,000. Stasher storage in Kyoto can be booked through the website or app.
| Other Platforms | Station/Airport Facilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.49 | Varies, usually slightly more | Varies, up to 2x more |
| Refund policy |  |  credit only or no refund | |
| Guarantee | $13,000 | Similar (terms vary) | |
| Trustpilot Score | 4.8 / 5 | Between 2.5 and 4.4 / 5 | 2.7/5 |
| Number of locations | 10125 | Varies | Only at stations/airports |
Bag rules at Kyoto's attractions
Kyoto Imperial Palace does not let you bring a suitcase or other large luggage inside, so arrange storage before you arrive. The Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art is even stricter with smaller items, prohibiting backpacks of any size and items larger than 40 x 40 cm, although it provides free baggage lockers at the rest house.
Getting around Kyoto with luggage
Kyoto served as Japan's imperial capital from 794 until 1869, and both the Kyoto Imperial Palace and the Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art restrict what bags you can bring in, so check each site's luggage rules before you set out.
Bus drivers or subway station staff may turn you away if they judge your luggage to be too large in size or quantity, so pack light or store your bags first. The city's transport bureau recommends carrying large suitcases or backpacks in front of you or placing them securely, and advises against wearing backpacks on buses or trains. If you do take the subway, Kyoto City Subway stations are accessible by elevator from ground level to the platform, which helps with heavy bags.
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