Domestic Carriers — Service Guide and Size Reference
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This article covers the three domestic carriers available in Takumo Pro — Yamato Transport, Sagawa Express, and Japan Post — including their service profiles, size guides, and prohibited items.
Yamato Transport (宅急便)
Yamato is Japan's largest door-to-door parcel network and the default carrier for most hotel luggage forwarding. They offer same-day and next-day delivery across Japan and have the widest hotel integration experience.
Size Bands
Size Band | Max Dimensions (L+W+H) | Max Weight | Typical Use |
60 | 60cm | 2kg | Small bags, clothing |
80 | 80cm | 5kg | Medium bags, backpacks |
100 | 100cm | 10kg | Cabin luggage |
120 | 120cm | 15kg | Medium suitcases |
140 | 140cm | 20kg | Standard suitcases |
160 | 160cm | 25kg | Large suitcases |
180 | 180cm | 30kg | Very large suitcases, ski equipment |
200 | 200cm | 30kg | Oversized items |
💡 TIP Size is the SUM of three dimensions. Measure length + width + height and select the band that is equal to or greater than the total. |
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Prohibited Items — Yamato
● Cash, cheques, financial instruments
● Passports, identification documents
● Jewellery, precious metals, gemstones
● Living animals
● Perishable food items (unless temperature-controlled service used)
● Hazardous materials — flammables, explosives, gases
● Items exceeding 200cm or 30kg
● Firearms, weapons, and controlled substances
Sagawa Express (飛脚宅配便)
Sagawa has a strong network particularly in western Japan and industrial corridors. A good alternative to Yamato especially for Osaka, Kyoto, and Kansai-region destinations.
Size bands and weight limits are broadly equivalent to Yamato. Prohibited items are similar. Refer to your Sagawa contract documentation for the specific current schedule of rates and restrictions.
Japan Post (Yu-Pack / ゆうパック)
Japan Post reaches everywhere Yamato and Sagawa do, plus remote islands and rural areas that private carriers sometimes do not service. Competitively priced for smaller items.
● Size limit: up to 170cm combined, up to 25kg
● Delivery typically next-day to 3 days depending on destination
● Strong for remote island destinations (Okinawa, Hokkaido outlying areas)
Choosing the Right Carrier
Scenario | Recommended Carrier |
Standard suitcase, anywhere in Japan | Yamato Transport |
Kansai / western Japan destination | Yamato or Sagawa |
Remote island destination | Japan Post |
Small light items, cost-sensitive | Japan Post |
Golf equipment forwarding | Yamato (Golf Caddy Bag service) |
Ski equipment forwarding | Yamato (Ski service) |
Guest has existing Sagawa preference | Sagawa |