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Tsuruhashi Korea Town is one of the hottest spots in Osaka right now. When you get off at Tsuruhashi Station in Ikuno Ward, it feels like you’ve stepped into Korea! The atmosphere is completely different.
However, the streets of Tsuruhashi Korea Town are narrow and often crowded with people, making it difficult to navigate with large luggage.
In such cases, we recommend using the coin lockers located at the west exit of JR Tsuruhashi Station. There are lockers big enough to store suitcases as well.
Yes, you can store your suitcase, reserve a locker in advance, and even have your luggage delivered to your hotel! These incredible coin lockers are located at the west exit of JR Tsuruhashi Station.
The lockers are provided by a service called “SPACER.”
The larger lockers can fit big suitcases, and the prices are surprisingly affordable! Best of all, the first hour is free.
| Small | Medium | Large | Refrigerated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Hour | ¥0 | ¥0 | ¥0 | ¥0 |
| Every 2 Hours | ¥200 | ¥300 | ¥500 | ¥500 |
| 24 - Hour Max | ¥600 | ¥900 | ¥1,500 | ¥1,500 |
There are three sizes available: large, medium, and small, with the following dimensions:
| Size | Suitable Luggage | Width | Depth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large | Large Suitcase | 330 | 570 | 807.6 |
| Medium | Small Suitcase | 330 | 645 | 524.3 |
| Small | Everyday Bag | 330 | 570 | 210 |
| Small (Refrigerated) | Shopping Bags for Refrigerated Items | 350 | 470 | 273 |
You can even have your luggage delivered from the locker to your hotel! Just drop off your luggage by 2:00 pm and select “Send to Hotel” on the touch panel to have it delivered the same day.
| Small | Medium | Large | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | ¥1,900 | ¥2,300 | ¥2,800 |
| Inner Dimensions | W330×D645×H241mm | W330×D645×H524.3mm | W330×D645×H807.6mm |
| Recommended Use | Everyday Bag | Small Suitcase | Large Suitcase |
By the way, as long as your luggage fits in the locker, the fee remains the same no matter how many items you store. For example, you could store a suitcase and a backpack in a large locker for the same price.
With this service, you can start exploring Korea Town right after arriving in Osaka without needing to check into your hotel first.
You can even reserve your locker up to 48 hours in advance by downloading the SPACER App. By reserving ahead of time, you’ll avoid the hassle of finding all lockers occupied on the day of your visit.
If you’re considering having your luggage delivered to your hotel, be sure to check the list of hotels that accept deliveries here:
List of Hotels Accepting Luggage Deliveries - pikuraku PORTER in Osaka
For payments, if you’re using the SPACER app, you can pay via credit card or online payment (PayPay, LINE Pay, etc.). If you’re not using the SPACER app, you can only pay with transportation IC cards. Note that cash payments are not accepted.
Store your large or small luggage in the coin lockers, and enjoy your visit to Korea Town hands-free!
Tsuruhashi Korea Town is packed with enticing shops selling Korean food, cosmetics, and K-POP merchandise along narrow alleys. On weekends, it becomes especially crowded with locals and tourists alike.
Some popular stores even have lines. If you’re planning to buy souvenirs like kimchi, Korean seaweed, or makgeolli, it’s a good idea to store your luggage first. Being hands-free allows you to browse more comfortably and enjoy a leisurely lunch at an authentic Korean restaurant.
When I visited, I stored my luggage in the coin locker before starting my walk. Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy street food like a cheese hot dog while shopping for Korean cosmetics and trinkets with both hands free.
It can be a hassle to drop off your luggage at the hotel after arriving in Osaka by Shinkansen. But with the coin lockers at JR Tsuruhashi Station West Exit, that hassle disappears. You can even reserve a locker to ensure availability—another great perk!
Once you’ve stored your luggage, you’ll be free to fully enjoy everything Tsuruhashi Korea Town has to offer. From authentic Korean food stalls serving kimchi, chijimi, and tteokbokki to shopping for cosmetics and Hallyu goods, you can explore at your leisure without the burden of carrying bags.
(Tsuruhashi Korea Town) From Tsuruhashi Shopping Street to Tsuruhashi Hondori Shopping Street, along Sokaidori, and finally to Miyuki-dori Shopping Street (Osaka, Ikuno Korea Town).
To fully explore these shopping streets, you’ll need at least 3 to 4 hours. The coin lockers allow up to 24-hour usage, so you can enjoy a Korean lunch, stay until the evening, and indulge in an all-you-can-eat cheese dakgalbi or samgyeopsal for dinner.
Three shopping streets and one major road. Learn more about Tsuruhashi and Osaka’s Ikuno Korea Town here:
Read more about Tsuruhashi & Osaka Korea Town
If you’re planning to enjoy authentic Korean cuisine and culture in Osaka, storing your luggage in the coin lockers before visiting Tsuruhashi Korea Town is a must. Explore this trending tourist spot hands-free and make the most of your experience!
