Luggage transfer from Hilton Tokyo Bay

[MagicalSnooping]

We are starting our Japan trip off with two nights in the Hilton Tokyo Bay before moving to a more centrally located hotel in Tokyo. I've heard many people say how challenging bringing luggage is on the trains and a few people have highly recommended using a luggage transfer service between the two. Has anyone done this? I hear this is a popular option so I'm wondering if I need to prebook it or if it is something we might be able to do at the check in desk?

If this is a service offered and anyone has done it, can you let me know approx what you paid for it, and how far in advance do you have to give them your bag (for example, I hear in some places it's not same day service so you need to give them your bag the day before you move)?

 

[wanderlust7]

Hilton Tokyo Bay has a dedicated Yamato desk. No need to prebook. It's about $20. Within Tokyo you can get same day delivery, but I don't know when the cutoff time is.

 

[MagicalSnooping]

Hilton Tokyo Bay has a dedicated Yamato desk. No need to prebook. It's about $20. Within Tokyo you can get same day delivery, but I don't know when the cutoff time is.

Thank you! Was that about $20 a bag? And I wonder if Disney counts as "within Tokyo" since it's technically in Chiba, which is a different prefecture, although it's like right on the border and very close to Tokyo.

 

[wanderlust7]

Yes, about $20 per bag for checked luggage size. Might be a little less. Close distances you should be able to get same day. Tokyo to Kyoto, for example, would be next day.