Yamato Luggage Size and Weight Limits for Storage in Japan

Check the size and weight after the luggage is packed

  • Use the finished packageMeasure the suitcase, bag, box, protective material, and anything attached as one completed package.

  • Record all three dimensionsYamato's current guidance uses the total of length, width, and height together with the packed weight.

  • Use the stricter resultThe carrier determines the service category from the current size and weight rules, so check both before choosing a handoff point.

Use packaging that can complete the domestic journey

  • Protect the packed contentsClose and secure the luggage or box so it can move through ordinary domestic carrier handling without loose pieces.

  • Keep the label usableLeave a clear surface for the waybill and use the assigned Silk Crane name, address, and suite details after sign-up.

  • Confirm anything unusualContact Silk Crane before sending a package that is unusually shaped, heavy, oversized, fragile, or otherwise outside an ordinary travel-bag pattern.

Match the package to a handoff point that can accept it

  • Convenience stores are handyA convenience-store handoff can be the easiest option for an ordinary suitcase that fits the location's current acceptance range.

  • Store limits can be narrowerSome larger packages accepted by Yamato may exceed what a convenience-store counter can take.

  • Use a Yamato office or pickup when neededA Yamato sales office or arranged pickup can be a better starting point when the packed luggage is too large for the nearby store.

Treat carrier limits and storage fit as two different checks

  • Carrier rules cover the journeyYamato's size, weight, packaging, and drop-off rules determine whether the package can use the chosen domestic delivery route.

  • Storage fit covers the itemCarrier transport limits do not define Silk Crane storage fit; an unusual item may need another transport arrangement even when storage is possible.

  • Plan the actual route and costConfirm the package and handoff first, then budget the separate shipping charge. Review current shipping estimates.

Yamato luggage limit FAQ for storage in Japan

What size and weight limits apply when sending ordinary luggage to storage in Japan?

Yamato applies current size, weight, packaging, and drop-off limits to ordinary luggage. Convenience-store acceptance can be narrower than acceptance at a Yamato sales office. Carrier rules do not define Silk Crane storage fit, so check the current carrier guidance and confirm unusual, heavy, or oversized items before sending.

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