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Coin Lockers & Luggage Shuttle

Coin Lockers

There are 3 coin locker storage facilities at JR Wakayama Station, one is located inside the turnstiles accessed through the Mio shopping center B1F. The largest facility is located outside of the station’s central exit, on the left-hand side (near the ATM machines). The last and smallest set of lockers, is located outside of the east exit turnstiles.

①Outside

No. of Lockers 14
Tel 073-427-1721 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 31cm 35cm 57cm 10 300 yen
M 55cm 35cm 57cm 2 400 yen
L 113cm 35cm 57cm 2 600 yen

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins

②Inside ticket barrier

No. of Lockers 16
Tel 073-427-1721 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 31cm 35cm 64cm 14 300 yen
M 49cm 35cm 64cm 2 400 yen
L n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins

③Outside ticket barrier

Open Hours 6:30-24:00
No. of Lockers 61
Tel 073-427-1721 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 31cm 35cm 64cm 46 300 yen
M 49cm 35cm 64cm 11 400 yen
L 102cm 35cm 64cm 4 600 yen

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins

There are 2 coin locker storage facilities at Nankai Wakayama-shi Station. The largest is located as you exit out of the station turnstiles, on the left-hand side. Additional lockers can be found in the same area and by the “100 yen shop meets” retail outlet. Within the fare paid zone, on the passageway between platforms 4 and 5, is a third set.

①Outside ticket barrier

Open Hours Open 24 hours
No. of Lockers 21
Tel 073-423-9998 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 33cm 32cm 57.5cm 15 300 yen
M 55cm 32cm 57.5cm 6 400 yen
L 84cm 32cm 57.5cm n/a n/a

②Inside ticket barrier

No. of Lockers 15
Tel 073-423-9998 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 33cm 32cm 57.5cm 15 300 yen
M n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
L n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Remarks : Only 100 yen coins

If visiting the Wakayama Historical Center or the adjacent Wakayama Castle, the small set of coin lockers located on the ground floor of the historical center and near the fire stairs is a handy spot to store bags and small luggage.

Open Hours 9:00-17:00
No. of Lockers 8
Tel 073-435-1044
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 31cm 35cm 42cm 6 200yen
M n/a n/a n/a n/a 400yen
L 80cm 35cm 48cm 2 400yen

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins
There's a shop inside where you can get change

Lockers are located directly outside of the station on the right-hand side, near the taxi rank.

Open Hours 5:30-23:00
No. of Lockers 19
Tel 0736-56-2305 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 29cm 36cm 57cm 9 300 yen
M 50cm 36cm 42cm 6 400 yen
L 77cm 35cm 48cm 4 500 yen

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins

Lockers are located directly across from the station turnstiles.

Open Hours 5:30-23:25
No. of Lockers 40
Tel 0735-21-5052 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 31cm 33cm 57cm 27 300 yen
M 55cm 33cm 57cm 11 400yen
L 110cm 33cm 57cm 2 600 yen

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins

After exiting through the turnstiles, coin lockers are located on your left-hand side in front of the retail area.

Open Hours 5:00 - 24:00
No. of Lockers 20
Tel 0739-26-7885 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 32cm 33cm 57cm 8 300 yen
M 55cm 33cm 57cm 6 400 yen
L 113cm 33cm 57cm 3 600 yen

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins

After exiting the turnstiles, walk out to your left. Coin lockers are located adjacent to the Tourism Office. An additional set is located outside of the station, on the left-hand corner of the bus loop.

①Inside

Open Hours 6:00-22:30
No. of Lockers 110
Tel 0739-26-7885 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 32cm 34cm 57cm 80 300 yen
M 54cm 34cm 57cm 24 400 yen
L 114cm 34cm 57cm 6 600 yen

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins locker

②Outside

Open Hours Open 24 hours
No. of Lockers 24
Tel 0739-26-7885 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 32cm 34cm 57cm 9 300 yen
M 54cm 34cm 57cm 15 400 yen
L n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins locker

Lockers are located in the 1F Arrivals area behind the police station; they are adjacent to the elevators near the restrooms.

Open Hours 6:45-19:15
No. of Lockers 10
Tel 0739-43-0081 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 40cm 33cm 57cm 8 300 yen
M 55cm 33cm 57cm 1 400 yen
L 113cm 33cm 57cm 500 yen

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins

After exiting through the turnstiles, coin lockers are located on your right-hand side.

Open Hours Open 24 hours
No. of Lockers 7
Tel 0735-21-5052 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 31cm 35cm 55cm 5 300 yen
M n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
L 87cm 35cm 55cm 2 600 yen

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins

Lockers are located at street level below Kii-Katsuura Station, and situated by the elevator to the left of the stairs leading up to the platform.

Open Hours Open 24 hours
No. of Lockers 57
Tel 0735-21-5052 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 31cm 36cm 55cm 35 300 yen
M 58cm 31cm 53cm 16 400 yen
L 113cm 41cm 53cm 6 600 yen

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins

Take Exit 1 out of Kii-Katsuura Station, the east exit. On the left-hand side, across by the bus roundabout you will find lockers located inside of the Kumano Kotsu Bus Terminal Building.

Open Hours 8:00-17:00
No. of Lockers 64
Tel 0735-52-0692 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 40cm 32cm 53cm 52 300 yen
M 55cm 31cm 53cm 12 400 yen
L n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins

Lockers are located at the station entrance, on the left-side near the restrooms and ATM machines.

Open Hours 5:30-23:30
No. of Lockers 31
Tel 0735-21-5052 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S 30cm 35cm 60cm 25 300 yen
M 58cm 35cm 60cm 4 400 yen
L 116cm 35cm 60cm 2 600 yen

Remarks: Only 100 yen coins

If visiting the Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine, there are lockers located outside of the Karasu-ya confectionery souvenir shop, at the entrance to the walkway leading up to the shrine.

Open Hours 8:00-18:00
No. of Lockers 22
Tel 0735-42-0357 (JP only)
Size H W D Lockers Daily Cost
S n/a n/a n/a 6 300 yen
M n/a n/a n/a 8 400 yen
L n/a n/a n/a 8 500 yen

Remarks: Need a 500 coin to use 500JPY locker

Luggage Storage & Shuttle Services

Mieko Travel Agency


Guests staying at any of the ryokans belonging to the Shirahama Ryokan Association (Ryokan Kyodokumiai), can have their luggage delivered direct from JR Shirahama Station using the travel agency luggage delivery service. This handy service costs only 200 yen per suitcase. Items are accepted from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for delivery by 5:00 p.m. Exit JR Shirahama Station, turn left and walk ahead to Mieko Travel Agency, which is located past the restrooms and coin locker area.

Shuttle Service (Kodo-no-Mori)


Visitors traveling in and around the Kumano Kodo area can arrange to have their luggage shuttled between lodgings. Kumano Travel (a division of the Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau) offers this convenient service to customers who book accommodations through their official reservation system for the Tanabe City/Kumano Region. For daily luggage shuttle service, bookings need to be made at least one-week in advance. Charges are per piece, and vary depending on the distance between accommodations. In addition, some of the lodgings listed in the Kumano Travel directory offer their guests luggage storage services. When making a booking, check to see what luggage services are available.