Check out at 11:00 with evening flight? Luggage storage + Shinjuku shopping + airport last-minute purchases: 4-step itinerary
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"I have 6-8 hours between checkout and my flight—how should I spend the time?" This is the most common question asked on departure day.
Here are 4 time slots with everything planned from checkout to boarding.
4-Stage Schedule
01｜11:00 Check-out → Luggage storage at hotel
After checkout, you can store your luggage at IGO HOTEL until **21:00** on the same day for free.
Or you can store your luggage at the station's coin lockers (¥500-700/24h) and decide whether to return to the hotel.
02｜11:00-14:00｜Shinjuku Shopping + Lunch
From IGO HOTEL, Shinjuku Isetan, Takashimaya, and NEWoMan are all within 10 minutes' walk. **Department store basement bento boxes are an excellent choice for your final meal before leaving Japan**—you can buy two and bring them on the plane.
Souvenirs (Tokyo Banana, KitKat, Shiroi Koibito) are also most comprehensively available in the department store basement.
03｜14:00-17:00｜Collect luggage at hotel + Departure
Return to the hotel to collect your luggage (5 minutes), then take the train to the airport. **Allow 2.5 hours for Narita, 1.5 hours for Haneda** as buffer time.
Large luggage can be sent to the airport via courier service the day before. Traveling with just a carry-on bag is the most convenient.
04｜Airport Duty-Free Shop｜Last-Minute Shopping
Narita and Haneda duty-free shops offer the most extensive selection of alcohol and cosmetics. **You can only purchase after clearing customs**, so plan your time accordingly.
Japanese domestic whiskies (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki) are frequently available in duty-free shops with limited-edition packaging.
With proper arrangements after checkout, **the day of departure becomes the most relaxing day of all**——your luggage is taken care of, you can enjoy one last meal of your choice, and make your final purchases.
Next time you visit Japan, stay at IGO HOTEL where luggage storage after checkout offers flexible options.
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