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Up to50% OFF *Kogamo One-Mover Package (tax included)
5 Reasons to Choose the Kogamo One-Mover Package
No extra charges after your quote
Affordable pricing
You take care of the packing
One driver handles your move to keep costs down
Same-day moves available
A Good Fit If You…
Live alone or are a student with a small amount to move.
Need a quick quote for a job transfer or another short-notice move.
Are looking for an affordable plan to keep moving costs down.
Typical Costs for a One-Person Move
The cost of your move depends on how much you're moving, how far you're going, and when you move. These typical price ranges are a guide for one-person households moving in and around Tokyo's 23 wards.
Local Move
(Within the same municipality)
¥25,000–
¥48,000
Within Tokyo's 23 Wards
¥30,000–
¥55,000
Kanto Region
¥80,000–
¥170,000
Your moving date and the amount you need to move can make a big difference to the price. Request a quote for an accurate estimate.
We offer estimates by phone, by email, or during an in-home visit.
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| Service | Kogamo | Standard Package | Full-Service Package | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Mover Package | Two-Mover Package | |||
| Packing | Customer | Customer | Included | Included |
| Wrapping Furniture & Appliances | Partial | Included | Included | Included |
| Protecting Your Home | Partial | Included | Included | Included |
| Disconnecting Your Washer | Partial*No front-loaders | Partial*No front-loaders | Partial*No front-loaders | Partial*No front-loaders |
| Loading | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Loading Large Items | — | Partial | Included | Included |
| Transport | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Unloading | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Unloading Large Items | — | Partial | Included | Included |
| Furniture Placement | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Large Appliance Placement | Partial | Partial | Included | Included |
| Basic Light Fixture Installation | — | — | Included | Included |
| Connecting Your Washer | — | — | Partial*No front-loaders | Partial*No front-loaders |
| Unpacking | Customer | Customer | Customer | Included |
About the Kogamo One-Mover Package
The Kogamo One-Mover Package is designed for one-person households. We use a 2-ton truck, but the space included is equivalent to a 1-ton truckload.
Example Load for a 1-Ton Truck
- Washing machine
- 1 futon bedding set
- 2 clothes storage boxes
- Single bed
- 2 cube shelving units
- 10 cardboard boxes
*Included loading space: 175 cm wide × 175 cm deep × 210 cm high. This package does not include the entire truck's capacity.
One-Mover Package Restrictions
Large Items We Can Move
Compact refrigerators (around 140 cm tall), fully automatic washing machines, and single beds (up to the 2nd floor when using stairs).
Large Items Not Covered
Refrigerators with 3 or more doors, semi-double beds or larger, 2-seat sofas, TVs 40 inches or larger, large traditional wardrobes, Buddhist altars, and similar bulky items.
*If you have large items, please consider the Two-Mover Package.
Service Area
Serving Tokyo's 23 wards and the surrounding area
Packing Materials & Extras
| Kogamo | Standard Package | Full-Service Package | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cardboard Boxes | Up to10 free | Up to20 free | Up to50 free |
Packing Paper for Dishes | — | 50 free | 100 free |
Futon Storage Bag | — | 1 free | 1 free |
Wardrobe Box | — | Free to borrow*1 box maximum | Free to borrow*1 box maximum |
Storage | — | Up to2 weeks free | Up to2 weeks free |
Bicycle Transport | Free | Free | Free |
Motorcycle Transport *The fuel tank must be empty | — | Up to 50 ccFree | Up to 50 ccFree |
*Delivery charges for packing materials are extra.
*If you receive a discount on our standard rates, the included services will differ.
*Packing materials such as cardboard boxes are free only for customers who book a move with us. If you cancel after the materials have been shipped, you will be charged for the materials and both outbound and return shipping. A collection fee also applies if you ask us to pick up the materials after cancellation.
Example Prices for a One-Person Move
Studio (1R) • Light move
From ¥18,000
A refrigerator, a washing machine, and 10 boxes
Room + kitchen (1K) • Typical move
From ¥25,000
A typical amount of belongings for someone living alone
Room + dining/kitchen (1DK) • Larger load
From ¥35,000
A full set of household furniture and appliances
*Your final price depends on how much you're moving and your moving date.
Additional Services & Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Requested Time Slot (per truck) | ¥2,000 – ¥5,000 |
| Long-Carry Fee | ¥1,000 per 10 m |
| Entrance & Hallway Floor Protection(Required in some buildings) | ¥500 per meter |
| Interior Stair Protection(Required for houses and split-level apartments) | ¥5,000 per floor |
| Additional Mover(Required for some moves) | From ¥10,000 per person |
| Electrical Work (Standard) | ¥5,000 |
| Air Conditioner Removal | *Additional piping and other extras are charged separately |
| Electrical Work (Standard) | ¥7,000 |
| Air Conditioner Installation | *Additional piping and other extras are charged separately |
| Elevator Moving Fee | Floors 2–5: ¥3,000 • Floors 6–10: ¥5,000 • Floor 11 and above: ¥15,000 |
| Stair-Carrying Fee | 1st floor: Free • 2nd: ¥1,000 • 3rd: ¥2,000 • 4th: ¥3,000 • 5th: ¥5,000 |
What is a long-carry fee? If the truck cannot park directly outside your entrance, we carry your belongings by hand or on a trolley between the entrance and the truck. We keep the charge for this service affordable.
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お客様都合による日時変更
3営業日前まで無料！
※配車状況により変更不可の場合あり
引っ越し当日天候不良による
日にち変更可！
お客様都合によるキャンセル
3営業日前まで無料！
伝え忘れた荷物は事前申請により
当日対応可能な場合は追加料金なし。
※車両サイズや人数変更時を除く
全天候安心
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差し上げています！
※正規料金の場合に限ります。特別パックや割引料金の場合は対象外です。
※実費費用が発生している場合は、上記特典の対象外となりお全額客様負担となりますのであらかじめご了承ください。
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