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Farewell, Heavy Suitcases! Keisei Ueno’s New Service Makes Your Last Day in Tokyo Totally Hands-Free

Farewell, Heavy Suitcases! Keisei Ueno’s New Service Makes Your Last Day in Tokyo Totally Hands-Free

  • Written by: Guest Contributor
Date published: 23 January 2026

Your final day in Japan should feel free, not frantic. Yet for many travelers, it turns into a familiar routine: dragging a bulky suitcase around Ueno, hunting for a full coin locker, then giving up and heading to the airport far too early.

From January 16, 2026, that scenario changes completely. A new same-day baggage delivery service at Keisei Ueno Station lets you drop off your luggage in the morning and pick it up at Narita Airport that evening. Your last day in Tokyo just became lighter, longer, and far more enjoyable.

Table of Contents
  1. No More Locker Hunting on Your Last Day
  2. How the Same-Day Delivery Works (It’s Surprisingly Simple)
  3. What You Can Enjoy in Ueno When You Travel Light
  4. Why Keisei Ueno Station Is the Smart Choice
  5. Make the Most of Your Last Day in Japan

No More Locker Hunting on Your Last Day

Ueno is one of Tokyo’s most rewarding sightseeing areas, packed with museums, parks, markets, and local neighborhoods. It is also notorious for sold-out lockers. Rolling a large suitcase over stone paths and through crowded streets can drain the joy from even the best itinerary.

That is exactly what the Keisei Ueno Station Baggage Counter is designed to solve. With the new service, you can explore freely knowing your bags are already on their way to the airport.

How the Same-Day Delivery Works (It’s Surprisingly Simple)

You might wonder if same-day delivery really works. It does, and the process is refreshingly straightforward.

Step 1: Morning drop-off
Leave your luggage at the Keisei Ueno Station baggage counter by 12 PM. No advance reservation is required. Just drop, go, and start sightseeing.

Step 2: Evening pick-up
Collect your bags between 4 PM and 9 PM at the JAL ABC Counter at Narita Airport. By then, your day of hands-free exploration is complete.
This creates a perfect final-day flow. Enjoy lunch in Ueno, wander through nearby districts, then board the Keisei Skyliner without luggage taking up your space.

Clear Pricing, No Guesswork

The fee is a simple all-in package that includes storage, delivery, and tax.
・Suitcases (total size up to 200 cm, up to 30 kg): 4,000 yen per item
Sports equipment such as snowboards or golf bags: 5,000 yen per item
For many travelers, the freedom gained is well worth the cost. No lifting, no squeezing onto trains, and no worrying about where your suitcase will end up next.

What You Can Enjoy in Ueno When You Travel Light

Once your bags are gone, Ueno truly opens up.

Ueno Park and its cultural highlights

Spend time at Ueno Park, home to major museums, a zoo, and leafy paths that invite slow wandering. Without luggage, even a relaxed café stop feels like a luxury.

  • Ueno Park
    • Address Uenokouen, Taitou-ku, Tokyo, 110-0007
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    • Nearest Station Ueno Station (Hokkaido Shinkansen Line / Tohoku Shinkansen Line / Akita Shinkansen Line / Yamagata Shinkansen Line / Joetsu Shinkansen Line / Hokuriku Shinkansen Line / JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Tohoku Main Line / JR Utsunomiya Line / JR Takasaki Line / JR Joban Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line / Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
      1 minute on foot
    • Phone Number 03-3828-5644
  • TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM
    Events
    • Address 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-8712
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    • Nearest Station Ueno Station (Hokkaido Shinkansen Line / Tohoku Shinkansen Line / Akita Shinkansen Line / Yamagata Shinkansen Line / Joetsu Shinkansen Line / Hokuriku Shinkansen Line / JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Tohoku Main Line / JR Utsunomiya Line / JR Takasaki Line / JR Joban Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line / Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
      10 minutes on foot
    • Phone Number 050-5541-8600
  • Ueno Zoo (Ueno Zoological Gardens)
    • Address 9-83, Uenokouen, Taitou-ku, Tokyo, 110-8711
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    • Nearest Station Ueno Station (Hokkaido Shinkansen Line / Tohoku Shinkansen Line / Akita Shinkansen Line / Yamagata Shinkansen Line / Joetsu Shinkansen Line / Hokuriku Shinkansen Line / JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Tohoku Main Line / JR Utsunomiya Line / JR Takasaki Line / JR Joban Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line / Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
      5 minutes on foot
    • Phone Number 03-3828-5171

Ameyoko street food and shopping

The narrow lanes of Ameyoko are packed with energy, snacks, and bargain finds. This is an area where suitcases are a liability. Hands-free, you can eat, browse, and shop without stress.

  • Ameyoko Shopping Street
    • Address 4, Ueno, Taitou-ku, Tokyo, 110-0005
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    • Nearest Station Ueno Station (Hokkaido Shinkansen Line / Tohoku Shinkansen Line / Akita Shinkansen Line / Yamagata Shinkansen Line / Joetsu Shinkansen Line / Hokuriku Shinkansen Line / JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Tohoku Main Line / JR Utsunomiya Line / JR Takasaki Line / JR Joban Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line / Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
      1 minute on foot
    • Phone Number 03-3832-5053

Exploring Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi

These old-town neighborhoods reward travelers who explore on foot. No suitcases makes all the difference when weaving through nostalgic streets and temple paths.

Why Keisei Ueno Station Is the Smart Choice

Keisei Ueno Station is the best base for anyone using Narita Airport.
] If you are flying out of Narita, Keisei Ueno Station is one of the most convenient departure points in Tokyo. The Skyliner reaches the airport in as little as 36 minutes, and traveling without luggage makes the ride noticeably more comfortable.
Using this service also helps reduce congestion on trains and platforms. It is a small choice that benefits both you and the people traveling around you.

Make the Most of Your Last Day in Japan

The final day of a trip is often rushed and compromised. This new service turns it into something better: a calm, flexible day where you enjoy Tokyo until the very last moment.

Hands-free travel is not just convenient. It is a smarter way to say goodbye to Japan.

Service Summary

Start Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

Drop-off Location: Keisei Ueno Station "Baggage Counter" (B1F)

Drop-off Deadline: 12:00 PM

Pick-up Location: Narita Airport JAL ABC Counter (Terminal 1 / Terminal 2)

Pick-up Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Fees
Suitcases: 4,000 JPY per item (Total dimensions up to 200 cm, weight up to 30 kg)

Sports Equipment: 5,000 JPY per item (Snowboards, golf bags, etc.)

Note: Prices include temporary storage, delivery fees, and sales tax.

Travel Hands-Free on Your Next Trip to Japan!
Make "Hands-Free Travel" a part of your next itinerary. This service is more than just delivery—it’s your ticket to buying back your time and freedom.

(Source/Main Image :PR Times)

*This information is from the time of this article's publication.
*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.

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