The 7 Best Moving Companies in Tokyo (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 7 picks

The best moving companies in Tokyo in 2026 for foreigners are Crown Relocations, NX (Nippon Express) and Asian Tigers for international moves into and out of Japan, AGS Movers for international and local moves with English-speaking staff, and Yamato Transport's overseas moving service. Tokyo Move and Prorow are smaller movers that offer English support for moves within Tokyo and the Kanto area.

How we chose

Every company here is currently operating, has its own website with a Tokyo address, and shows on that site that it works with customers in English or publishes its service pages in English. We included global relocation firms, a large Japanese carrier and smaller English-friendly local movers. Nothing is ranked by price or customer reviews, nobody paid to be included, and there are no affiliate links. Descriptions are the companies' own claims, and we state no fees.

We did not find a dedicated public register for household movers that works like the license registers for professions, so check the company's own details, ask for a written estimate and confirm what insurance it includes. For goods you ship into Japan, read Japan Customs' English FAQ on household effects brought in when relocating before you pack.

There are two kinds of mover in this guide. International relocation firms ship household goods between Japan and another country, usually after a survey of your home, and handle customs paperwork for the shipment. Local movers handle apartment-to-apartment moves in the Tokyo area. Several firms do both, so say up front which one you need.

An English website does not guarantee an English-speaking crew on moving day. Ask who your point of contact is, whether they work in English by phone or email, and get the estimate in writing. For goods you bring into Japan, Japan Customs sets the rules, not the mover. See the FAQ below.

1. Crown Relocations — Shiba

A global relocation firm with a Tokyo office for international moves and settling-in help.

Specialty International household moves, packing and shipping, storage, pet relocation, home finding, orientation, language trainingBest for Individuals and families moving to or from Japan

Crown Relocations' Tokyo office page says each customer gets a personal Move Manager and lists packing, shipping, storage, pet relocation, home finding and orientation among its services. It also offers language training and says it can advise on international moves from Tokyo.

The office page says Crown Worldwide K.K. holds ISO9001:2008 certification and the Japan Privacy Mark. The Japan section of the site is available in English, but it does not spell out which staff speak English, so confirm that when you call.

Good to know: Phone +81 3 4243 6000 or email [email protected]; the page lists weekday hours of 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

ASITIS Shiba 402, 2-12-13 Shiba, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0014

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2. NX (Nippon Express) Overseas Relocation Service — Higashi-Shinagawa

Japan's largest logistics group, with an English page for overseas household moves.

Specialty Packing, sea and air shipping, customs handling and storage for moves out of and into JapanBest for Employees and individuals relocating overseas, with a worldwide network

NX Group's English relocation page describes packing by NX staff, with a self-packing option, a pre-move survey done remotely or on site, sea or air shipping, customs handling for export and import, and climate-controlled storage. For moves to Japan or between other countries, it lists unpacking, assembly and installation of large furniture and delivery to rooms.

The page says the network covers 55 countries and regions and 406 cities, and that damage is handled through insurance. It does not give a phone number, so you start with its inquiry form.

Good to know: Use the inquiry form for overseas relocation on the NX page; it lists a separate option for sending a few boxes.

5-7-28 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 140-0002

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3. Asian Tigers Japan — Nishi-Shinbashi

An international and domestic mover that says it has worked in Japan since 1998.

Specialty International and domestic moves, storage, visa and immigration help, home search, school searchBest for Foreign families and companies; multilingual Japanese staff and expatriate staff

Asian Tigers' Japan page says it started in Japan in 1998 as Premier Worldwide Movers, a specialist household goods mover, and added move management and relocation services in 2010. It lists international moves, domestic moves and packing, storage, insurance and fine art logistics.

The page describes a team of multilingual Japanese staff and several expatriate staff, and lists relocation services such as visa and immigration, home search, school search and temporary living. Figures on the page, such as families moved per year, are the company's own claims.

Good to know: Call the moving and relocation hotline at +81 3 6402 2371 or use the contact page on the site.

Nishi-Shinbashi JK Bldg. 3F, 3-15-12 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0003

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4. AGS Movers Japan — Nagatacho

A Tokyo branch of an international mover with English, French, Japanese and Thai spoken.

Specialty International, domestic and office moves, storage, vehicle and pet transport, fine art, packingBest for Expat households and companies; English among the branch's listed languages

The AGS Movers Japan branch page lists international moves, domestic moves, office moves, short- and long-term storage, vehicle transport, consolidated moves, fine art shipping, pet transport and packing and unpacking. It names the branch manager and lists English, French, Japanese and Thai as spoken languages.

The page says the branch was established in 2014, belongs to an AGS network of more than 140 locations, and handles about 350 local and international moves a year with 5 trucks and 350 square meters of warehouse space. Those are the company's own figures.

Good to know: Phone +81 3 6205 7940; the branch page also lists the services in one place, so name the ones you need.

Nagatacho SR Building 6F, 2-12-8 Nagatacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0014

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5. Yamato Transport Kuroneko International Moving — Ginza

The Kuroneko carrier's English page for moving overseas from Japan or back to Japan.

Specialty Overseas household moves with packing plans, small sea shipments and marine cargo insuranceBest for Individuals and families moving out of or back to Japan

Yamato Transport's English page for its international moving service covers moving out of Japan and moving back to Japan. The plans listed include a Standard Plus Plan with packing and unpacking, a Standard Plan, a Basic Plan for do-it-yourself packing, a Tanshin Plan for small sea moves and shipping services.

The page includes a video explaining the services, the moving process and marine cargo insurance, and links to an inquiries and applications section. It does not list a phone number or describe English-speaking staff, so check how your inquiry will be handled.

Good to know: Start from the inquiries and applications link on the English page; compare plans before asking for a quote.

Yamato Headquarters Building A, 2-12-16 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-8147

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6. Tokyo Move — Nakakasai

An English-speaking local mover in Edogawa for moves in and around Tokyo.

Specialty Local moves with packing and unpacking, oversized garbage pickup, storage, box delivery and reuseBest for Foreign residents moving within Tokyo and nearby areas

Tokyo Move's site describes the business as an English-speaking moving company and lists moving with packing and unpacking, pickup of oversized garbage, short-term, long-term and business storage, and delivery and collection of reusable boxes. A customer review on the site mentions full English support.

The site says it moves within Tokyo or nearby areas and gives a phone and WhatsApp number and a sales email. It does not list districts or give prices.

Good to know: Contact by phone or WhatsApp at 090 6016 5109 or email [email protected], as the site lists.

2-9-24 Nakakasai, Edogawa City, Tokyo 134-0083

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7. Prorow Transport — Shiratori

A Katsushika mover with an English page and English-speaking staff on video call.

Specialty Domestic and overseas moves, customs clearance, one-person moves, disposal, bilingual support for foreignersBest for Foreign residents and companies in Tokyo; English video-call estimates

Prorow's English page says the company offers domestic moving across Japan, overseas moving and shipping with customs clearance and freight forwarding, plus bilingual services for foreigners, a one-person service for small moves, disposal and recycling, and insurance on all moves. Add-ons include packing help, electrical installation and car, piano and pet moves.

The page says English-speaking staff are available by video call through a browser on a PC or smartphone, with no app to download. It lists an English email address, a LINE ID and a Facebook page as well as a phone number.

Good to know: Email [email protected] with your mobile number, or call 03-6913-4412, as the page instructs.

3-19-15 Shiratori, Katsushika City, Tokyo

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Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book an international move to or from Japan?

No source we checked sets a fixed lead time. The firms here start with a survey of your goods, either at home or by video, and then give a quote. NX's relocation page says its pre-move survey takes about 1.5 to 2 hours and can be done remotely or on site, and that delivery takes about 1 to 2 weeks by air or 2 weeks to 1 month by sea. Ask for a survey as soon as you have your dates, and ask each company for its own transit time.

Can I bring household goods into Japan duty-free?

Japan Customs says household effects for relocation can be brought in under simplified clearance for traveler's baggage. On its FAQ page, the eligibility is that you have been abroad for more than one year, or plan to stay in Japan for more than one year, and that articles imported within 6 months of your entry are free of duty. You submit a declaration form when you enter Japan and declare the cargo when it arrives. Cars are handled differently. Read the Customs page, because the conditions apply to you, not to the mover.

Do these movers speak English?

It varies. AGS Movers lists English among its branch's spoken languages, Prorow says English-speaking staff are available by video call, and Tokyo Move describes itself as an English-speaking moving company. Crown, NX, Asian Tigers and Yamato publish English pages for their international services, but their sites do not describe the language of every crew member, so ask who will handle your move.

Do I need a survey before I get a quote?

For international moves, usually yes. NX, Asian Tigers and Yamato describe a survey or estimate step before a final quote, and several offer a video survey. For a small local move, some firms quote from a list of items, photos or an online form.

What can a Tokyo mover not take?

That depends on the company and the destination, so ask for the list in writing. Japan Customs' page on household effects is a good starting point for what can be imported, and Japan Customs notes that cars follow a different procedure. Crown and AGS each list pet relocation or pet transport as a separate service, so ask about pets, vehicles and valuables early.

Is moving within Tokyo different from moving internationally?

Yes. Local movers such as Tokyo Move and Prorow work by truck within the Tokyo area and quote from the size of your move, the floor and access. International firms add packing for sea or air freight, export or import customs handling and sometimes storage. If you are moving both to Japan and into a new apartment, you may need two companies.

1. Crown Relocations — Shiba

2. NX (Nippon Express) Overseas Relocation Service — Higashi-Shinagawa

3. Asian Tigers Japan — Nishi-Shinbashi

4. AGS Movers Japan — Nagatacho

5. Yamato Transport Kuroneko International Moving — Ginza

6. Tokyo Move — Nakakasai

7. Prorow Transport — Shiratori

Frequently asked questions

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