Monthly or Annual Ski Gear Storage in Japan

Match the storage period to your winter travel pattern

• Use monthly storage for a shorter periodMonthly storage can suit a shorter storage period, several weeks, part of a season, or a trip gap that stays within the plan.

• Use annual storage across seasonsAnnual storage can suit the off-season and repeated Japan trips when winter gear remains in the country throughout the year.

• Count the number and size of itemsMatch the plan to the number and size of skis, snowboards, boot bags, winter-clothing bags, and other packed gear, or ask about a custom plan.

Use monthly storage for a defined winter gap

• Cover a short travel breakStore winter gear while sightseeing, visiting another country, or waiting for the next resort during the same broader journey.

• Use only part of the seasonA monthly plan can fit when you need storage for several days, a few weeks, one month, or several consecutive months.

• Keep the monthly plan valuableThe plan provides a full month of storage even when you need only part of that month for a shorter gap.

Use annual storage when the gear stays in Japan

• Bridge the entire off-seasonKeep skis, a snowboard, boots, and winter clothing in Japan after the snow trip ends and before the next season begins.

• Support repeated visitsAnnual storage can serve you across several visits when you want familiar equipment available for more than one trip.

• Compare the full-year useConsider the actual travel pattern, the amount of gear, and current plan details instead of assuming a shorter plan always fits better.

Include sending and later delivery in the storage choice

• Send after sign-upUse the assigned Silk Crane address and suite details when shipping packed gear from a hotel or convenience store.

• Arrange the next handoffChoose the hotel, resort, airport departure counter, or another destination in Japan where you want the equipment delivered.

• Keep shipping separateDomestic shipping is charged separately from monthly or annual storage. Review current shipping estimates.

Monthly and annual winter gear storage FAQ for Japan