Shipping Cost from Lome to Yokohama

Luggage forwarding in Japan (Takuhaibin) is surprisingly affordable, typically costing ¥1,500 to ¥3,000 (around $10-$20 USD) for a standard suitcase between major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, with prices varying by size, weight, and distance, often arriving next-day via services like Yamato Transport (Kuroneko) or JAL ABC. Larger bags or longer distances cost more, but it's a reliable, convenient way to travel hands-free, with most hotels helping you arrange it.

The cost to send a package to Japan varies widely, from around $20-$30 for lightweight items (under 1 lb) via USPS First-Class (weeks for delivery) to $50-$100+ for heavier or faster shipments using services like FedEx, UPS, or USPS Priority Mail Express, which can arrive in days. Key factors are weight, dimensions, speed needed, and the carrier (USPS for budget, DHL/FedEx/UPS for speed).

Yamato Transport's luggage forwarding ( TA-Q-BIN ) makes travel in Japan hands-free by delivering your large bags ahead to hotels, airports, or other locations, usually with next-day service, letting you travel light on trains. You drop off luggage at hotels, convenience stores, or Yamato offices, fill out a purple waybill with the destination address (hotel, airport, etc.) and desired delivery date, pay, and it arrives by the next day, often with options for same-day delivery to certain areas or for specific items like skis/golf clubs.