If you need to store your luggage while in Nara you should have no problem. Both the JR Nara and Kintetsu Nara stations have lockers in a range of sizes, and there are staffed baggage storage services at the Tourist Information Centers near both stations.
2nd floor lockers at JR Nara Station
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Typical Locker Sizes at Nara Station
Exact dimensions vary by locker bank, but the following are typical sizes for lockers around Nara Station.
| Locker size | Height | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Large | about 1,020-1,135 mm | 246-360 mm | 575-645 mm |
| Large | about 640-868 mm | 330-360 mm | 425-645 mm |
| Medium | about 405-567 mm | 246-360 mm | 425-645 mm |
| Small | about 260-326 mm | 335-360 mm | 425-645 mm |
Lockers at JR Nara Station
You can find lockers in several locations on the 1st and 2nd floors of the JR Nara Station building. These include areas near the ticket gates, near the Seven-Eleven Heart-In store, and around the west-side Vierra Nara area. Locker charges vary by size and location, but JR Nara lockers are generally in the 300-800 yen range. Check the instructions posted on the locker bank for the exact payment method, fee-reset time, and maximum storage period.
1st floor lockers at JR Nara Station
The photographs below show some examples of locker sizes and key-operated lockers at JR Nara Station.
A small locker at JR Nara Station
A medium-sized locker at JR Nara Station
A large locker at JR Nara Station
If you use a key-operated locker, the basic process is very simple.
First put your baggage into the locker and close the door
If the locker uses a coin slot, insert the required number of 100 yen coins
While holding the door shut, turn the key anti-clockwise and then remove the key
And don’t forget to bring your key with you! Each key-operated locker has a unique number which is also on the key so you can find your locker again. When you want to retrieve your baggage, put the key in fully and turn it clockwise to open the locker. If you need to pay an additional fee, the amount will be shown in the display over the coin slot.
Lockers at Kintetsu Nara Station
Kintetsu Nara Station is busier than JR Nara Station, so it has a lot more lockers. The station has a large number of lockers on the B1 basement level, both inside and outside the ticket gates. You can find some smaller lockers on the passageway that runs between the east and west ticket gates.
Lockers on the passageway between the east and west ticket gates
However, most of the lockers are concentrated on the south-west side of the station and are closer to the west ticket gates. There are many large-sized lockers here too.
Lockers on the south-west side of Kintetsu Nara station
In all, Kintetsu-Nara Station has 65 extra-large lockers, 254 large lockers, 107 medium lockers, and 163 small lockers. Charges vary by size: small lockers are generally 400-600 yen, medium lockers 400-700 yen, large lockers 600-900 yen, and extra-large lockers 800-1,000 yen.
A medium locker at Kintetsu Nara Station
A large locker at Kintetsu Nara station
Extra large lockers at Kintetsu Nara Station
For ordinary coin lockers, 100 yen coins are generally required, except for Smart Lockers. Check the instructions on the locker bank before use, because payment methods, fee-reset times, key rules, and maximum storage periods can vary by locker type.
Touch screen instructions for the automated lockers. First choose your language
Many lockers are locked with keys like those at JR Nara Station and are used in the same way. Some automated lockers use touch-screen instructions and may accept cashless payment such as a prepaid IC card. These are also very easy to use as step-by-step touch screen instructions are given in English, Chinese and Korean as well as in Japanese.
Simply follow the instructions on the screen
Oversized Luggage Storage
There are other luggage storage options if your bags are too big for a locker. At JR Nara Station you can store your luggage at the Nara City Tourist Information Center which is located outside the east exit of the station building. The service runs from 9:00 to 16:00, with reception until 14:00, and luggage must be picked up by 16:00 on the day it is deposited.
The Tourist Information Center at JR Nara Station
Inside you will find a baggage room where you can store baggage for one day. Standard luggage, with total outside dimensions up to 150 cm, costs 600 yen. Large luggage, with total outside dimensions up to 200 cm, costs 1,000 yen.
The Baggage Room
At Kintetsu Nara Station, the Tourist Information Center inside the station building does not offer baggage storage services. However, there are several locations nearby that offer this service.
KANEMO Left Luggage Office offers storage from 8:00 to 20:00. Suitcases start at 500 yen, while smaller items start at 300 yen, and fees apply only until 20:00 on the day of deposit. Guests storing luggage for more than one day or bringing unusually large items are asked to check with the staff.
Nearby, YAMAMOTO Left Luggage Office provides another option, charging 250 yen for hand luggage and 400 yen for suitcases. It operates from 6:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and from 7:00 to 20:00 on holidays. Bicycle storage can be reserved for 400 yen.
Hotel Hanakomichi also offers luggage storage daily from 9:00 to 19:00, with a fee of 500 yen per item or 600 yen when using the second floor front desk.
Tourist Information Center at Kintetsu Nara Station will be happy to direct you to the nearest luggage storage facility.
Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved. Last updated 17-May-2026.
