Luggage query

Hi there,

This is a long question and will provide as much info as I can to give you an idea on what I want to achieve.

Here is my trip plan;
- Land in Tokyo.
- Fly out to Okinawa same day.
-Fly to Nagasaki
- Bullet train to Osaka
- Bullet train to Tokyo

I am traveling light visiting all the places listed above before returning to Tokyo. I want to take a large suitcase any way so fill with gifts and souvenirs before flying back home.

Before I used a delivery service to deliver my luggage later, but due to my poor Japanese at the JAL delivery desk I had to ring and speak to the service desk to get it delivered to the correct address.

I have noticed my flight from Tokyo to Okinawa will automatically take my luggage and put it on the next flight for me.


Should I either;

- Stop the luggage being put on the next flight and store the suit case in an airport locker?
- Can lockers have a limit of how many days you want to store your suit case? I want to collect it 15 days later.
- Does the haneda JAL delivery service allow you to set a specific time and date? even 15 days later?
- Does the Naha airport in Okinawa have a delivery service for luggage to other islands?

Thanks for any advice and help,

much appreciated.

regards,

R

lockers = 3 days max
delivery services = 7 days max

if you just want a big suitcase to return home with gifts etc. then either buy it while in japan or pack your small suitcase inside your larger suitcase so it is one suitcase, then divide as required.

What about a big bag instead of suitcase for your souvenirs? Eg if you buy most of your souvenirs in Tokyo you could just either buy a suitcase there, just use a big cardboard box or just bring or buy a bag. Depends obviously on what kind of souvenirs you want to buy. If you plan to buy electronics, many shops such as Bic camera, have a tax free delivery service to the airport.

Enjoy your trip to Japan!

Thanks guys for your advice.

I actually didnt think about that haha. I will do that then. buy a suit case in japan to bring back.

Thanks :)

R

Another option is to buy before leaving, a nylon foldable travel bag and take it with you in the handluggage. Saves running around looking for a case in Japan. If you google this you can see what it looks like.
If you buy breakable stuff, then put it in your hand luggage , check in the nylon bag filled with clothes, shoes, unbreakables when departing.