Nara Station luggage storage

About Nara Station

Situated just outside of Osaka, Nara is an excellent day trip destination to tack onto your trip to Japan. Nara was one of the earliest capitals of the Japanese Empire, making it a must-visit for history buffs. The Kasuga Taisha Shinto shrine has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is Nara’s claim to fame. The Tadai-ji Temple and its massive golden Buddha is another iconic landmark to hit. 

The primary transportation hub in the city is the well-connected Nara Station, which provides links to other cities in Japan and local connections. JR Nara Station shouldn’t be confused with Kintetsu Nara Station, which is situated 15 minutes away.  If you’re planning a trip to Nara, you’ll likely use this transportation hub. To explore more freely, finding a place to store the bags can go a long way to making your trip to Nara more enjoyable. 

With Bounce, you have luggage storage service spots all over the city to choose from, including the main 大宮町 1-3-8 option.

How to book luggage storage at Nara Station

• Easy booking: Using the mobile app or website, you can find the most convenient storage spot and book in minutes. This involves a quick search and entering the number of items you need to store.
• Pay securely in the app: While still in the app, complete your reservation by paying online. The flat rate is much easier to deal with than hourly rates at luggage lockers. Plus, you won't be looking for the exact right amount of Yen to use coin-operated lockers.

How luggage storage is different from station lockers

• Increased flexibility: While there are coin lockers near the station's east exit and west ticket gates, and the tourist information center, Nara Station’s storage facilities are extremely limited in terms of the size of items that can be kept there. With Bounce locations, you can store just about any item imaginable.
• Easy on the schedule: Whether you need to store the bags for a few hours or an entire day, Bounce allows users to plan their luggage storage service around their specific itinerary. 
• Guaranteed reservation: Unlike lockers at train stations, your Bounce reservation is confirmed once you make your payment. So there's no worrying about locker availability.   
• More personable experience: All Bounce storage spots are located in local shops and businesses that we've partnered with. This creates a friendly experience for users as attendants will be helpful and can provide local insight and tips. They are usually open from 9 AM to 8 PM, but times do vary. Check the opening hours when you book and you might even find a location open 24 hours!

How to get to or from Nara Station

Situated at 1 Sanjōhonmachi, Nara, 630-8122, Japan, Nara Station is centrally located in the city near Nara Park, which explains its importance to commuters and tourists traveling from other cities like Osaka and Kyoto. Its unofficial name is JR Nara Station, which stems from its prominent location on the JR West Line, and travelers should look into the distinction from Kintetsu Nara Station elsewhere in the city. Here's a rundown of the connections you can expect at JR Nara Station:

Train connections 

• Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line): Tennoji (60 minutes), JR Namba (50 minutes, and Osaka Namba (50 minutes)
• Sakurai Line (Man-yō Mahoroba Line): Tenri (30 minutes), Sakurai (42 minutes), and Takada (60 minutes) 
• Nara Line: Uji (50 minutes) Kyoto (44 minutes)
• Gakkentoshi Line: Doshisha-mae and Shijonawate

Bus connections

There are highway bus connections from Nara Station to a wide variety of destinations, some of which are dedicated routes to popular attractions. 

• Yamato Bus Lines: For Shinjuku Station (5 hours), Keio Plaza Hotel (4 hours), Tokyo Skytree (6 hours), Tokyo Disney Resort (6 hours) 
• Premium Dream / Seishun Eco Dream: Shinjuku Station (5 hours), Tokyo Station (6 hours), Nagoya Station (2 hours) 
• Airport limousine: Kansai International Airport (2 hours), Osaka International Airport (2 hours)

Airport connections

Kansai International Airport is the largest airport serving Osaka and surrounding cities like Nara. Aside from flying into Tokyo and taking a Shinkansen bullet train to the area, most international travelers arrive at Kansai Airport and take the Kansai Airport Express "Haruka" Line to Tennoji Station to get to Nara. From there, you’ll transfer to the JR Yamatoji Line towards Nara Station. The whole trip takes about 90 minutes and costs $22 for both train rides. 

If you need to store luggage anywhere in Japan, simply download the Bounce mobile app to find the most convenient baggage room in cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Nara, and dozens of other worthy travel destinations.