How to find coin lockers near Atami Station

4 June 2025
4 June 2025
Atami is known for its hot springs and seaside resort vibes. But to enjoy the city fully, travelling light is essential. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about coin lockers at Atami Station — where they are, how to use them, and tips for your visit.
Atami Station is relatively compact and easy to navigate. However, the area surrounding the station has many steep slopes, so dragging a suitcase around can be tiring. That’s why using a coin locker is highly recommended.
There are two main types of coin lockers at Atami Station: inside the ticket gates and outside the gates. Note that using lockers inside the gates requires a valid train ticket, so we recommend using the ones outside the ticket gates.
There is only one main ticket gate (the Shinkansen has a separate gate).
Once you exit, you’ll see the taxi and bus stops straight ahead, and to the right, the LUSCA Atami shopping building and the tourist information centre.
Plenty of lockers are available outside the gates — easy to find and more convenient!
Here are the top three recommended coin locker spots around Atami Station:
This is the largest set of coin lockers and is accessible 24 hours a day. There are clear signs in the station, so it’s easy to find. However, this location is popular with tourists, so large lockers may be unavailable in the afternoon.
Location: Turn left after exiting the main gate. Lockers are next to the ticket machines and “Midori no Madoguchi” (JR Ticket Office).
Opening hours: 24 hours
Price: ¥300–¥800 depending on the size
Coin lockers are also listed on the information board inside the station.
My personal favourite is this hidden gem in the LUSCA Atami shopping complex. Turn right after the ticket gate of the station and go up to the 3rd floor. There are plenty of lockers here, and it’s often less crowded. The 1st floor has a tourist information centre with free maps and brochures.
Note: Access is limited to the shopping centre’s opening hours.
Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Price: ¥400–¥800
Few people know about this locker area located in the Atami Ekimae Daiichi Building, just across the road from the station square. Lockers are on the ground and basement floors. I have visited Atami many times and have always used coin lockers mentioned above, never needing to go all the way here. Use this spot as a backup if the other lockers are full.
Cash only
Limited opening hours (depends on the building’s access hours)
Most lockers accept cash (¥100 coins), but many also support IC cards like Suica and PASMO. However, credit cards are not accepted.
At the ticket machine/JR office lockers and LUSCA Atami lockers, IC card payment is available at select machines.
Always check the payment panel before inserting your luggage.