You know "Carry Service" in Kyoto station?
There are many lockers here and there in Kyoto station, but looking for an available locker one by one is really hard work... and you might get lost soon while walking throughout the station :(
But don't worry!! If you use this service, the reception keeps your luggages for the day (days), or take the luggages to your ryokan or hotel for you!! You can start the tour right away, and then, check in easy!! Sounds great? especially in the rain, or hot sticky summer season!!!
"Carry Service"They take your luggage from Kyoto station to your hotel, or from your Hotel to Kyoto station! They accept almost all ryokan or hotels in Kyoto.
Location;
Take the descending escalator in front of "Central Exit" of normal JR train. * not the central exit of Shinkansen.
On the 1st basement, turn left.
Print out this map to carry with you. Click
◆Ask at the desk to carry your luggages to your Ryokan!! You need to fill in the application and get the receipt by return. Keep the receipt carefully as proof. When you check-in the ryokan, you need to show it to get your luggages.
(the delivery man will check your name at the ryokan before dropping your luggages, so it's safe, not lost)
When you check out, you can ask your ryokan to carry your luggages to Kyoto station. Just tell them at the front, "Carry Service Onegai-shimasu"! Or ryokan to ryokan also available to ask.
◆ Reception and Delivery Hours
From Kyoto station to your Ryokan
Apply 8:00am to 14:00pm - Delivery time is by 17:00pm
(in winter time by 18:00)
From your Ryokan to Kyoto station
Apply by 10:00 at the front - You can pick up from 14:00 to 20:00pm at the station
From your Ryokan to your next Ryokan
Apply by 10:00 at the front - Delivery time is by 17:00pm
(in winter time by 18:00)
◆Delivery Fee
750yen per luggage
◆ Form of application as sample. Click you need to fill in as below
* your ryokan's name
* ryokan's telephone number
* Your name
* How many luggages
* When you're planning to check in.
Baggage (Deposit) Room Service Use as Coin Locker!!
◆Ask at the reception to deposit your luggages for the day!! You need to write down your name and get the receipt by return. Keep the receipt carefully as proof.
◆ Reception Hours: 8:00am to 20:00pm
◆ Deposit Fee
410yen per luggage
* possible for several days, too.
They can't accept these luggages; over the two meter long, over 30kg etc...
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At first, I recommend you to check in advance if your hotel has a "satellite concierge service" that your hotel has a shuttle bus to carry your luggages to your hotel for you. Of course it's for free. The reception desk is near from Hachijoguchi Shinkansen exit in the south of Kyoto station.
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Now enjoy your tour!!! :)