Store Ski Gear Bought in Japan for Future Trips

Keep winter gear bought in Japan for a future trip

• Open the storage account firstUse an active storage account before sending skis, snowboards, boots, winter clothing, or related gear bought in Japan.

• Send a prepaid purchaseA prepaid purchase can be sent by the seller using the assigned address, customer name, and suite number after the details are ready.

• Disclose batteries separatelyTell Silk Crane about any lithium-ion battery item before shipping because battery-containing equipment requires a separate handling decision.

Compare renting with keeping personal winter equipment in Japan

• Start with fit and familiarityPersonal equipment can be valuable when the familiar fit matters, while renting may suit you when keeping equipment is less important.

• Consider trip frequency and handlingCompare how often you visit Japan, airline handling, how much equipment you use, and the work involved in each option.

• Compare current costs honestlyInclude rental convenience, storage and delivery costs, and airline costs without assuming that one choice always saves money.

Send a purchase directly from the seller to storage

• Wait for the assigned detailsGive the seller the Silk Crane address, customer name, and suite number only after the storage account is ready.

• Keep the purchase identifiableAsk the seller to place the same customer and suite details on each physical package sent to storage.

• Share what is being sentTell Silk Crane whether the shipment contains skis, a snowboard, boots, winter clothing, accessories, or another packed item.

Bring personal gear back for the next winter itinerary

• Choose the next useful destinationArrange delivery to a hotel, resort, airport departure counter, or another destination you choose before the next snow trip.

• Allow time before the first ski dayBuild domestic delivery time into the itinerary so your equipment arrives before the first resort day.

• Keep shipping in the comparisonStorage fees do not include domestic shipping, so include movement costs when comparing storage with rentals. Review current shipping estimates.

Purchased, personal, and rental winter gear FAQ for Japan