Complete Guide to Luggage Storage and Baggage Check Services Around Kawaguchiko Station
2026-03-12
The highway bus from Shinjuku to the Kawaguchiko/Mt.Fuji area drops you off right in front of Kawaguchiko Station, where the bus terminal, highway buses, and local bus stops are all conveniently located. Finding somewhere to store your luggage can take a lot of time, so it’s best to know your options beforehand.
This article summarizes the coin lockers (inside/around the station) and luggage storage facilities at Kawaguchiko Station.
*Prices, number of lockers, and business hours are subject to change. Please check the official information and local displays before departure.
Recommended selection method
- Not sure what time you’ll be back / Need access early in the morning or late at night
→ Use the luggage lockers at the station - Want to keep in mind a less-crowded luggage locker spot just a 1-minute walk from the station
→ Fuji Kanko Kaihatsu Headquarters Building - Want to be sure you can store a large suitcase / Worried the lockers may be full
→ Use a staffed luggage storage service (such as Fuji Kanko Travel)
Coin Lockers at Kawaguchiko Station (Inside the Station/Around the Station Building)
1) Where are they located?
There are many luggage lockers at Kawaguchiko Station.
They are also installed in multiple locations on the right side facing the station building (outside the station).
2) Price guide/payment
- Fees vary depending on the size of the locker (based on an on-site survey conducted in March 2026: for example, ¥700 for small, ¥900 for medium, ¥1,000 for large, and ¥1,200 for extra-large).
- Cash only (100 yen coins) [IC cards not accepted.]
An automatic change machine (1,000 yen bills → 100 yen coins) is available.
3) Congestion tendency
- The station lockers are very popular, and by mid-morning (around 10:00 a.m.), there are usually almost no lockers available.
It’s best to secure one as soon as you arrive.
“Large-sized” lockers storage within a 1-2 minute walk from the station
A. Fuji Kanko Kaihatsu Headquarters Building (1st floor of the building directly in front of Kawaguchiko Station)
A hidden coin locker cheaper and less crowded than the station.
The coin lockers are located on the 1st floor of the building directly in front of Kawaguchiko Station and Kawaguchi Bus Terminal.
They are slightly cheaper than the lockers inside the station.
Prices:
- Small (H 58cm × W 38cm × D 56.5cm): 500 yen
- Medium (H 65cm × W 38cm × D 56.5cm): 600 yen
- Large (H 80cm × W 44cm × D 60cm): 900 yen
*Large lockers are located at the back of the building (outdoors). - Cash only (100 yen coins) [IC cards not accepted.]
An automatic change machine (1,000 yen bills → 100 yen coins) is available.
Location: 1 minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station on the 1st floor of the building directly in front of the station.
Hours: 8AM ~ 8PM
B. Fuji Kanko Travel (Staffed Luggage Storage)
Fuji Kanko Travel, located near Kawaguchiko Station, offers luggage and large suitcase storage services.
English-speaking staff are available, and cashless payments (credit cards, etc.) are accepted.
Rental bicycle users can store luggage at a discounted rate.
- Prices: Under 60cm in height: 500 yen / 60cm and over: 800 yen (per item)
Payment: Cash, Credit card (VISA, Mastercard), Alipay, WeChat Pay
*Rental bicycle users: ¥300 per item - Hours: 9:00 – 17:00
- Closed: No regular closing days (may close temporarily due to bad weather, etc.)
- Reservation: Not required
- Location: Approx. 1 minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station (in front of the station)
C. Fujiyama Luggage Delivery (Luggage Delivery to Your Accommodation)
Located between the Kawaguchiko Station bus terminal and the parking lot, Fujiyama Luggage Delivery will store your luggage and deliver it directly to your accommodation.
On your return, drop off your luggage at your accommodation’s front desk and pick it up at this counter.
Makes sightseeing around Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi much more comfortable and enjoyable.
*Partner facilities are limited (please check in advance).
🔗List of Partner Facilities
- Price: ¥2,000 per item (one way)
- Hours:
When arriving at Kawaguchiko: Drop off by 12:00PM. It will be delivered to your accommodation by approx. 4:00PM
When departing Kawaguchiko: Drop off at accommodation front desk by 10:00AM
Pick up at Kawaguchiko Station between 1:30PM – 5:00PM - Available accommodations:
Please refer to the official website.
Recommended Routes by Situation (Useful for Shinjuku → Kawaguchiko Highway Bus Trips)
Day Trip / Half-Day Sightseeing (A Few Hours Before Check-In)
- Arrive at Kawaguchiko Station (bus stops are conveniently clustered in front of the station)
- First, check the station lockers
- If full, head to “Fuji Kanko Travel” or “Soranoshita”
Suitcase is large / Worried about not securing a locker
- Go straight to Fuji Kanko Travel storage (500 yen/800 yen) for peace of mind,
- or use the large lockers at the back of the Fuji Kanko building.
If you want to pick up your luggage in the evening (when timing is uncertain):
- The lockers outside the station building can be accessed even after the station closes.
Summary: Store your luggage and go hands-free for sightseeing in Kawaguchiko and Mt.Fuji
If you come to Kawaguchiko from Shinjuku by highway bus, the first thing you should do after arriving is store your luggage.
There are coin lockers at Kawaguchiko Station (outside the ticket gate), and storage services with officially stated prices and times are available within a few minutes’ walk from the station.
Taking the highway bus is a convenient and affordable way to get to Kawaguchiko!
For seat availability and reservations for buses from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko, visit Highwaybus.com.
