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Japan without heavy suitcases: luggage forwarding, Shinkansen travel and station hotels for easier trips

A practical guide to traveling in Japan without heavy suitcases explains when luggage forwarding is worth it, how to avoid Shinkansen baggage mistakes, why station lockers are not always a safe plan and how to choose a hotel near a station for easier arrival, departure and sightseeing. The advice helps save time, reduce transfer costs and use days in Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka more efficiently