Shipping Packages Within Japan (Domestic Shipping)
Yes - you can ship packages domestically within Japan using Blackship!
However, due to Japanese regulations, you must first successfully ship at least one package to your verified address on file. This step is required so that your verified address can be matched to the official address documents you provided during registration. No exceptions can be made; this is a legal requirement.
Please note that we cannot ship to post offices or convenience stores within Japan. Addresses are typically limited to residential or hotel addresses, as well as other forwarding companies.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Ship One Package to Your Verified Address
Before adding any other addresses, you’ll need to complete one shipment to your verified home address. It can be anything - even a small item such as a postcard - as long as it successfully ships. It does not need to be delivered. Once this shipment is completed, your address book will unlock.
2. Add Your Domestic Japan Address
After that first shipment is complete and your address book is unlocked, you can go to “My Addresses” → “Add New Address” in your Blackship account and enter your Japanese domestic address (for example, a hotel or friend’s residence).
Please note that we cannot ship to post offices within Japan.
3. Ship to the New Address
Once the address is added, even if it shows as “unverified,” you’ll be able to select it at checkout and ship there via Sagawa.
How long does it take for a package to arrive at my location?
We ship all packages by Sagawa Express. How long a package takes to arrive depends on your location relative to Tokyo.
Location | Delivery Time (average after carrier pickup) |
Within Tokyo or Yokohama | 1 day |
Outside Tokyo (Osaka, Kyoto etc.) | 1-2 days |
Rural Areas, Far from Tokyo (Sapporo, Kumamoto, etc.) | 2-3 days |
Scheduling a Delivery Date
For domestic shipments within Japan, you can request a specific delivery date. To do so, add your desired delivery date in the shipping notes when you submit your pack & ship request.
Please note:
This scheduled delivery service is only available for domestic shipments within Japan.
Domestic deliveries typically take between 1-3 days, so there may not always be a need for this service.
We will do our best to arrange your requested date. If we are able to, we will go ahead with your request; if we are unable to, we will cancel the request or contact you to let you know.
A scheduled date is not guaranteed, as it depends on the timing of your request and the carrier’s availability. We recommend submitting your request at least 4 days before your desired delivery date to increase the likelihood of acceptance by the carrier.