2024/11/26
JR Okayama Station, the central station of the ordinance-designated city of Okayama City, is the largest terminal station in Chugoku-Shikoku, connecting the Shinkansen, eight conventional lines, and two streetcars. In addition, the station premises are integrated with the underground mall Okayama Ichibangai and the specialty store district Sanste Okayama, and are filled with people on a daily basis. When traveling from Okayama Station for sightseeing, shopping, business, etc. as smoothly as possible, it is very convenient to know the location of coin lockers and baggage storage facilities. Furthermore, find out where the fares are cheaper, whether you can store large baggage, and what time the baggage can be left in. Here, we thoroughly investigated coin lockers and baggage storage at Okayama Station.
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Okayama Station is used by many people, but it is very convenient to know what to do with your baggage and the location of a suitable coin locker. If you search for it after arriving at Okayama Station, it will just take a lot of time. Depending on the size of your baggage, you may need a large coin locker, so I'd like to know more information. Here, we have covered detailed information such as where to find cheap coin lockers at Okayama Station, nearby coin lockers within walking distance, and how to efficiently search for availability. Please refer to it.
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Most of the coin lockers at Okayama Station are operated by a company called JR West Chugoku Mentech, which is part of the JR West Group. Payment can be made using cash-type lockers that accept only 100 yen coins, 100 yen coins, 500 yen coins, 1,000 yen bills, or transportation IC cards (ICOCA, Kitaca, Suica, PASMO, TOICA, manaca, nimoca, SUGOCA, Haya). There are ICOCA lockers that can be used (all lockers have to be paid in advance).
Fee addition will change at midnight. Please note that even if the usage time is short, additional charges will apply if you use the service after midnight for another day. The property must be used within 3 days, after which it will be in the custody of the management company.
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You can check the availability of your ICOCA locker using your smartphone. Search for the operator JR West Chugoku Mentec's homepage (j-c-maintec.co.jp), tap the display at the top right, and then tap the coin locker. Next, tap Okayama and tap "Check ICOCA locker availability information at Okayama Station" to display a map of B1F to 2F of Okayama Station. It is very convenient to tap the green mark showing the desired coin locker to check the availability of each size.
Inside and around the ticket gates of Okayama Station
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There are 58 coin lockers located inside the ticket gates of Okayama Station on the left side of the ticket gate where you can transfer from conventional lines to the Shinkansen. It's a cash-only coin locker that accepts 100 yen coins, but there's also a money exchange machine, so even if you don't have any coins, you don't have to buy drinks from the vending machine and prepare coins.
To get to the coin lockers inside the ticket gates of Okayama Station, enter through the central ticket gate and the Shinkansen transfer ticket gate will be on your right. In front of the ticket gate, pass between the convenience store and the waiting area, go to the left, and proceed to platform 1. As you proceed further, you will find a coin locker located in front of the Sun Station Terrace entrance inside the ticket gate.
Installation size, price, and quantity are: small size (W35.5 x H31 x D57) 25 pieces for 400 yen, medium size (W35.5 x H54 x D57 or D64) 28 pieces for 600 yen, large size (W35.5 x H113) ×D57) Total of 58 pieces, 5 pieces for 700 yen. Available hours are from 5:10 to 24:00 from the first train to the last train.
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There are 42 coin lockers located near the Shinkansen ticket gate in front of the tourist information center, about 10 meters to the left after exiting the Shinkansen ticket gate. It's a cash-only coin locker that accepts 100 yen coins, but there's also a money exchange machine, so even if you don't have any coins, you don't have to buy drinks from the vending machine and prepare coins.
Coin lockers near the Shinkansen ticket gates are located in easy-to-find locations right after exiting the ticket gates. After exiting the Shinkansen ticket gate, there is a tourist center about 10 meters to the left, and there are coin lockers in front of the tourist information center.
Installation size, price, and quantity are: small size (W35.5 x H31 x D64) 15 pieces for 400 yen, medium size (W35.5 x H49 x D64) 22 pieces for 500 yen, large size (W35.5 x H83.5) ×D64) Total of 42 pieces, 5 pieces for 700 yen. Available hours are from 5:10 to 24:00 from the first train to the last train.
Around Okayama Station Ichibangai
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There are 48 coin lockers located at Okayama Ichibangai on the basement floor of Okayama Station near the ATMs in Okayama Ichibangai. Most transportation IC cards such as Suica, PASMO, and ICOCA can be used. You can also pay in cash, and in addition to small change, we also accept 1,000 yen bills and will give you change. After paying, you will receive a receipt with a QR code printed on it that can be used as a key. You will need this QR code to unlock the door, so please keep it safe.
To get to the coin lockers on the 1st basement floor of Okayama Station, exit the Okayama Station underground ticket gate, enter Okayama Ichibangai on the right, proceed to Mosaic Street lined with clothing specialty stores, and at the end, there is a coin locker installed in front of the ATM corner. Masu.
Installation size, price, and quantity are: small size (W35.5 x H31 x D64) 24 pieces for 400 yen, medium size (W35.5 x H56 x D64) 14 pieces for 600 yen, large size (W35.5 x H86 x D64) ) 800 yen 10 pieces total 48 pieces. Available hours are from 4:50 to 24:50 from the first train to the last train.
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There are 11 coin lockers located on the right side of the stairs leading down from the east exit of Okayama Station to Okayama Ichibangai. Compatible with transportation IC cards such as Suica, PASMO, and ICOCA. Cash can be used, and in addition to small change, it also accepts 1,000 yen bills. A receipt type with a QR code printed on it.
To find the coin lockers near Okayama Ichibangai Stairs 4 and 5, go out of the east exit of Okayama Station and go to the right to find the taxi stand, and beyond that to the right is the entrance to the underground mall. It is located on the right as you go down the stairs or escalator.
Installation size, price, and quantity are: small size (W35.5 x H31 x D64) 6 pieces for 400 yen, medium size (W35.5 x H54 x D64) 3 pieces for 600 yen, large size (W35.5 x H86 x D64) ) Total of 11 pieces, 2 pieces for 800 yen. Available hours are from 4:50 to 24:50 from the first train to the last train.
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The coin lockers near the underground ticket gates of Okayama Station are located as soon as you exit the underground ticket gates and turn left. Compatible with transportation IC cards such as Suica, PASMO, and ICOCA. Cash can be used, and in addition to small change, it also accepts 1,000 yen bills. A receipt type with a QR code printed on it.
The coin locker near the underground ticket gate of Okayama Station is located approximately 15 meters to the left after exiting the ticket gate. When you exit the ticket gate, you can see it on your left, so you can easily find it.
Installation size, price, and quantity are: small size (W35.5 x H31 x D64) 400 yen 32 pieces, medium size (W35.5 x H56 x D64) 600 yen 12 pieces, large size (W35.5 x H86 x D64) ) Total of 48 pieces, 4 pieces for 800 yen. Available hours are from 4:50 to 24:50 from the first train to the last train.
Sansute Okayama
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There are 88 coin lockers located on the 1st floor of Sansute Okayama South Building near the escalators on the 1st floor of the South Building. Please note that usage hours are limited to Sansute Okayama's business hours (10:00-22:00). Compatible with transportation IC cards such as Suica, PASMO, and ICOCA. Cash can be used, and in addition to small change, it also accepts 1,000 yen bills. A receipt type with a QR code printed on it.
The coin lockers on the 1st floor of Sansute Okayama South Building are on the 1st floor where Matsumoto Kiyoshi and McDonald's are located. There is an escalator just behind McDonald's, and 88 escalators are installed about 15 meters ahead.
Installation size, price, and quantity are: small size (W35.5 x H31 x D64) 46 pieces for 400 yen, medium size (W35.5 x H50 or 56 x D64) 32 pieces for 600 yen, large size (W35.5 x H86) ×D64) Total of 42 pieces, 10 pieces for 800 yen. Sansute Okayama's business hours are 10:00-22:00.
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The two coin lockers in Sansute Okayama's south building are located along the passageway connecting Hotel Granvia, with a total of 271 coin lockers, the largest at Okayama Station. . Compatible with transportation IC cards such as Suica, PASMO, and ICOCA. Cash can be used, and in addition to small change, it also accepts 1,000 yen bills. A receipt type with a QR code printed on it.
For the coin lockers on the 2nd floor of Sansute Okayama South Building, exit through the central ticket gate and head towards the east exit to enter Sansute Okayama. Follow the signs to the Hotel Granvia passageway in the back of the 7-Eleven and go to the back. It's quite a distance from the ticket gate, so you need to be careful about the transfer time.
Installation size, price, and quantity are: small size (W35.5 x H31 x D57) 400 yen 155 pieces, medium size (W35.5 x H54 x D64) 600 yen 76 pieces, large size (W35.5 x H86 x D64) ) 36 800 yen pieces, 4 extra large size (W46 x H116 x D64) 1,000 yen pieces, 271 pieces in total. Available hours are from 5:10 to 24:00 from the first train to the last train.
There are two exits from JR Okayama Station: the east exit leading to the downtown area and the west exit facing the sports park.The coin lockers at the west exit have less foot traffic than the east exit, so it's a good place to go. 52 coin lockers are installed at the rotary for general vehicles at the west exit (Sports Park exit) and are available 24 hours a day. Compatible with transportation IC cards such as Suica, PASMO, and ICOCA. Cash can be used, and in addition to small change, it also accepts 1,000 yen bills. A receipt type with a QR code printed on it.
The coin lockers at the west exit of Okayama Station are located when you exit the JR Okayama Station conventional line ticket gate, head toward the west exit (Sports Park exit), and take the escalator down to the 1st floor.
Installation size, price, and quantity are: small size (W35.5 x H31 x D64) 22 pieces for 400 yen, medium size (W35.5 x H56 x D64) 18 pieces for 500 yen, large size (W35.5 x H86 x D64) ) 700 yen 12 pieces total 52 pieces. Since it is installed outdoors, it is available 24 hours a day.
There are 63 outdoor coin lockers available 24 hours a day near the police box at the east exit of JR Okayama Station. It is available 24 hours a day, so you can use it anytime without worrying about the time. This is a cash-only coin locker that accepts 100 yen coins, but there is no exchange machine. It is necessary to prepare small change in advance.
The coin lockers near the police box are located in front of the building with brown tile walls just to the left of the Okayama Station East Exit Executive Police Box. You can easily find it because it is visible beyond the police box.
Installation size, price, and quantity are: small size (W35.5 x H31 x D64) 55 pieces for 300 yen, medium size (W35.5 x H49 x D64) 4 pieces for 500 yen, large size (W35.5 x H86 x D64) ) 700 yen 4 pieces total 42 pieces. It is available outdoors for 24 hours.
There are 70 outdoor coin lockers available 24 hours a day near the bus information center at the east exit on the 1st floor of JR Okayama Station. It is convenient because you can use it anytime when going sightseeing in Okayama city by bus.
Installation size, price, and quantity are: small size (W35.5 x H31 x D64) 40 pieces for 300 yen, medium size (W35.5 x H49 x D64) 21 pieces for 500 yen, large size (W35.5 x H86 x D64) ) 700 yen 9 pieces total 70 pieces. It is available outdoors for 24 hours.
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Aeon Mall Okayama, which is about a 5-minute walk from Okayama Station, has coin lockers that can be used for free. They are installed on all floors from the 2nd basement floor except the 1st basement floor and the 1st floor to the 7th floor, making them convenient for shopping inside the mall. There are large coin lockers on the second basement floor. You have to insert a 100 yen coin to use it, but it is returned to you when you unload your luggage, so it's actually free. Aeon Mall's business hours are 10:00 to 21:00 in the specialty store area, but business hours vary depending on the store, so please check with Aeon Mall Information before using.
Aeon Mall Okayama
``Nekonote Station'' is a useful service that allows you to go straight to sightseeing or business without carrying any baggage at an affordable price.It is located to the right of the Shinkansen ticket gate entrance. This is a very convenient service station where you can not only leave your luggage, but if you leave your luggage by 13:30, it will be delivered to your designated accommodation in Okayama City or Kurashiki City by around 17:00 on the same day.
Business hours are: Hands-free sightseeing service baggage reception hours 8:00-13:30, temporary baggage storage service 8:00-20:00, fee is 500 yen for 15 kg, total size of 3 sides less than 120 cm, 700 yen for larger size. It becomes. For information on the destination accommodation facilities, please refer to the accommodation facility PDF on the Okayama Tourism WEB Nekonote Station (https://www.okayama-kanko.jp/spot/10022).
Nekonote Station
Near Okayama Station, there is a store called ``iPhone same-day repair shop Okayama Ekimae store'' that is affiliated with ``ecbo cloak'', a service that allows you to easily check your luggage from your smartphone. ecbo cloak is a luggage reservation app that you can use by simply registering the app on your smartphone, specifying the date and time you want to leave your luggage, the date and time you want to pick it up, and the number of luggage you want to check. There are two basic plans: 400 yen per day for bag sizes with maximum sides of less than 45 cm, and 700 yen per day for suitcase sizes of 45 cm or more. Payment is made using the registered credit card at the time of reservation. This store's business hours are from 11:00 to 20:00, and if you use the service over multiple days, you will be charged for two days.
iPhone same day repair shop Okayama station store
Nippon Travel TiS Okayama Branch is located on the 1st floor of Sanste Okayama inside JR Okayama Station and is an affiliated store of "ecbo cloak", a service that allows you to easily check your luggage from your smartphone. Business hours are 10:00-16:30, except on Tuesdays. Please note that if you drop off your package on a Monday and then cross the date, you will receive it on Wednesday and will be charged 3 days' worth of charges.
Japan Travel TiS Okayama Branch
The Yumeji Local Art Museum is an art museum that collects the works of Yumeji Takehisa, a painter and poet who was active from the Meiji to Taisho periods. Approximately 2,000 items are on display, including works of art that are synonymous with Taisho Romance, such as ``Tatedahime'', ``Autumn Ikoi'', and ``Kamogawa'' painted by Yumeji Takehisa, as well as magazines and other materials containing illustrations and poems. Twice a year, special exhibitions are held to introduce Yumeji Takehisa's wide range of activities.
Yumeji Local Art Museum (Main Building)
Okayama Korakuen is a Japanese garden built by Tsunamasa Ikeda, the lord of Okayama in the early Edo period, and is one of Japan's top three gardens, along with Kenrokuen in Kanazawa and Kairakuen in Mito. Construction began in 1687 and took 14 years to complete in 1700. The large lawn, pond, rocky mountain, and tea room are connected by garden paths and waterways, creating a stroll-style garden where you can enjoy the changing views of the four seasons as you walk. The park also has historical buildings such as the feudal lord's living room ``Enyo-tei'' and a Noh stage, making it a must-see sightseeing spot when touring Okayama.
Okayama Korakuen
The Okayama Asahikawa Sightseeing Cruise is a sightseeing cruise where you can enjoy views of the city's tourist attractions such as Okayama Castle and Okayama Korakuen from the Asahi River, which flows through the center of Okayama City. As you entrust yourself to the gentle boat, a quiet and relaxing time unfolds with the flow of the river. During the 30-minute cruise, you can enjoy the narration and commentary provided by the boatman.
Okayama Asahikawa sightseeing cruise
Okayama Castle was the headquarters of the Ukita clan, which expanded its power from eastern Bizen to Mimasaka and eastern Bicchu during the Sengoku period. Later, it was maintained and expanded by the Kobayakawa and Ikeda clans. It is also called a castle. Although the castle tower and Ishiyama Gate were destroyed in the Great Okayama Air Raid in 1945, the remaining Tsukimi Yagura and Nishinomon West Watch Tower have been designated as important cultural properties. The current castle tower was rebuilt in the Showa period.
Okayama Castle (Crow Castle)
At Ikeda Zoo, we have put a lot of effort into exhibiting the animals so that you can feel closer to them.There is a red panda enclosure that is easy to see because there are no fences, an otter lagoon that swims overhead, a Geoffroy spider monkey pedestrian bridge, and a deer garden that takes advantage of the topography. You can enjoy interacting with animals up close. Every Sunday, [/ine]feeding experiences are also held. Feeding experience tickets can be purchased for each animal of your choice at the shop inside the park.
Ikeda Zoo
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Okayama Station has commercial facilities such as ``Okayama Ichibangai'' and ``Sanste Okayama,'' so it can be difficult to move around while carrying your luggage while shopping for souvenirs. Even if you decide to leave your luggage, if you don't know where the important coin lockers are, you'll end up wasting your time. Also, even if you happen to find one, it may be expensive or you may end up paying more than necessary. Before going to Okayama Station, we recommend that you check the locations of cheap coin lockers and large coin lockers in advance so that you can use them efficiently. Leave your luggage behind and enjoy comfortable shopping and sightseeing in Okayama.
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Aeon Mall Okayama
[Train] About 5 minutes walk from JR Okayama Station
Nekonote Station
JR Okayama Station, 2nd floor, right next to the Shinkansen ticket gate
iPhone same day repair shop Okayama station store
[Train] Approximately 10 minutes walk from JR Okayama Station
Japan Travel TiS Okayama Branch
Short walk from JR Okayama Station
Yumeji Local Art Museum (Main Building)
20 minutes by taxi from JR Okayama Station
Okayama Korakuen
From JR Okayama Station, take the Okaden bus bound for Fujiwara Danchi for 12 minutes and get off at Korakuen-mae stop.
Okayama Asahikawa sightseeing cruise
[Car] Approximately 20 minutes from Sanyo Expressway Okayama IC [Train] Approximately 10 minutes walk from Shiroka Station on the Okayama Electric Tramway Higashiyama Line
Okayama Castle (Crow Castle)
From JR Okayama Station, take the Okaden Higashiyama/Okaden Museum Station bound for 4 minutes, get off at Shiroshita Station, and walk 10 minutes.
Ikeda Zoo
From JR Okayama Station, take the Okaden bus bound for Okayama Chuo Hospital for 5 minutes, get off at Kyoyama Iriguchi, and walk 15 minutes.
