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Takuhaibin (Forward Luggage in Japan).

3/8/2016

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(Updated 11.28.2016)
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Today I will share with you one of my favorite things about Japan.  
It is actually TA-Q-BIN (aka. Takkyubin, Takuhaibin).

  Simply put, it's a delivery forwarding service across Japan used by residents, local businesses, and tourists.
This comes in handy when you have done quite a bit of shopping and now you have more stuff than you started your trip with.  ​
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How TA-Q-BIN works. [SOURCE]: Yamato Transport.
Ta-Q-Bin is especially useful if you plan to travel around Japan and will be switching hotels or lodging.  It eliminates having to lug your suitcases on the train (most of which have limited luggage space).

One of the biggest delivery services in Japan (and the one that started it all) is Yamato Transport Services (Kuroneko; they have since expanded to Taiwan, Thailand, Shanghai, Europe, and USA).

For example purposes, I will be talking about them today (note, your hotel may use a different company).



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How to use TA-Q-BIN?
  • Check with your Hotel (front desk) or Ryokan (Inns). 
  • They can help you arrange or assist with filling out the paperwork (see sample below).   They will collect the fees needed and will most likely take care of everything for you.
    • You can select same-day or next day delivery and even an estimated time slot.
  • For suitcases, you are looking anywhere between ~2,000-4,000 Yen per item (prices vary with dimensions, destination, and company).  
    •    Yamato Rates Chart  

You can send your things in 3 main ways
  • From one hotel to another.
  • To/ From select train station.
  • To/ From airport to hotel.
    • For this option you must arrange at least 2 days in advance, please check with the company you use.​
    • Do note, each type of service (hotel-to-hotel vs. airport delivery) has their own form you need to fill out.   When in doubt, please check with your concierge or tourist information centers that offers this service! 
Other sending options
  • ​​Through a convenience store (though English support may vary).
  • Through a Tourist Information Center (if they offer it). 
  • Contacting the company directly for pick-up.
  • Some of the companies offer International mailing services too.  So when we maxed out our luggage space, we shipped some items home.
  • Also, it's possible to use Japan Post to send your luggage to the airport as well.  Be sure to ask about the to Airport form. 
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Read more about how this service works (from Yamato).

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​Sample TA-Q-BIN form:
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[SOURCE]: Yamato Transport.
[TIP] - When seeking help to fill out the TA-Q-BIN form from the hotel or ryokan staff, prepare the following ahead of time:
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Print out/ or have access to:
Address of where you want the luggage to be sent to in Kanji (Hotel/ Ryokan).
(If sending to the airport, you will need to provide the airport name + Terminal # if applicable).  
Also have your flight itinerary on-hand: 
(flight #, date, and flight time).  

Your name.
​Date of arrival.

[TIP]-- Please prepare one form per suitcase/ luggage! 

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What do you think of this luggage forwarding system?
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7/11/2022 06:36:18 am

ks for sharing the article, and more importantly, your personal experi ence mindfully usidcng our emotions as data about our inner state and knowing when it’s better to de-escalate by taking a time out are great tools. Appreciate you reading and sharing your story since I can certainly relate and I think others can to

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7/11/2022 06:40:53 am

ks for sharing tdche article, and more importantly, your personal expe rience mindfully using our emotions as data about our inner state and knowing when it’s better to de-escalate by taking a time out are great tools. Appreciate you reading and sharing your story since I can certainly relate and I think others can to
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