Welcome to

TCM

The no-frills moving company with over 4 years of experience serving Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa and the wider Kanto region. Our English-speaking team makes moving simple, with clear pricing and affordable moving services.
We're ready when you are.

Move it. Deliver it.
Store it. Sorted.

Reliable Service

Friendly & Clear Communication

No Hidden Fees

Transparent pricing you can trust

Best Value

Quality service at low prices

Quick & Easy

Instant quotes in just minutes

TCM Smart Estimate

Our smart pricing engine calculates your estimate based on your locations, requirements and selected service.

Tell us what you need and get your personalised estimate in minutes.

Choose a Service Service

What service do you need?

Select the main service you are looking for.

Moving Move your belongings from one property to another. Delivery Transport one or several items to another location. Disposal Collection and disposal of unwanted household items. Storage Collection and short- or long-term storage.

Please select a service.

Departure Details

Tell us where the move will begin.

Building type

Please select the departure building type.

Departure address

Please enter the departure address.

Floor number

Please select the departure floor.

Elevator available?

Please select the departure elevator option.

Arrival Details

Tell us where the move will finish.

Building type

Please select the arrival building type.

Arrival address

Please enter the arrival address.

Floor number

Please select the arrival floor.

Elevator available?

Please select the arrival elevator option.

Quote Engine V3Route information

Google Maps calculates Base → Departure → Arrival → Base automatically. These fields remain editable only as a fallback if a route cannot be resolved.

Base → departure (minutes)

Please enter the Base → departure time.

Departure → arrival (minutes)

Please enter the departure → arrival time.

Arrival → Base (minutes)

Please enter the arrival → Base time.

Total route distance (km)

Please enter the total route distance.

Items to be moved

Open the rooms you need and choose the quantity of each item.

Estimated Truck Usage 0%

Small load

Selected items: 0 Estimated to fit comfortably in one trip

Please select at least one item.

Anything else to move?

Review your inventory

Only the items you selected are shown below.

Your Estimated Quote ¥0

Moving service ¥0

Short-notice booking ¥0

Second mover ¥0

Customer Assist −¥0

Human review included No hidden fees Subject to confirmation

I can assist with loading & unloading Help your mover and reduce your moving price.

Quote valid for 7 days and subject to availability, review and photo confirmation.

Estimated Truck Usage 0%

Estimated to fit in one trip.

Test Mode

Instant Quote Calculator

Admin only later

Light items0

Medium items0

Heavy items0

Calculated Results

Item Handling Fees

Departure (Down) Light unit price¥0

Departure (Down) Medium unit price¥0

Departure (Down) Heavy unit price¥0

Arrival (Up) Light unit price¥0

Arrival (Up) Medium unit price¥0

Arrival (Up) Heavy unit price¥0

Total Light items fee¥0

Total Medium items fee¥0

Total Heavy items fee¥0

Total Item Fees¥0

Time Estimates (minutes)

B. Estimated Loading time0 min

D. Estimated Unloading time0 min

Time Charges

A. Base → Departure charge¥0

B. Loading charge¥0

C. Driving Departure → Arrival charge¥0

D. Unloading charge¥0

E. Arrival → Base charge¥0

Total Time Charges¥0

Kilometre Charge

KM Tier Price¥0

Quote Summary

Base Fee¥0

Item Handling Fees¥0

Time Charges (A–E)¥0

Kilometre Charge¥0

Second Mover¥0

Customer Assist¥0

Subtotal¥0

Grand Total (¥)¥0

Service —

Departure —

Arrival —

This instant quote is subject to review and photo confirmation. Any unusual or oversized item may require an adjustment.

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and confirm that the information and selected item list are accurate.

Please accept the Terms & Conditions before proceeding to booking.

Booking details

Choose your moving date and add your contact details. Photos are recommended and can also be provided later during review.

Preferred moving date

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

AvailableLimited availabilityFully booked

Tap a date to see available arrival times.

Please select your preferred moving date.

Please select an available arrival time.

Short-notice pricing may apply after your requested date is reviewed.

Full name

Please enter your name.

Email address

Please enter a valid email address.

Phone number

Please enter your phone number.

Preferred contact method

Please select a contact method.

Photos for quotation confirmation (recommended)

Photos help us confirm your item list and quote. You can book now and provide photos later if needed. You may select several photos in each section.

Room overview photos Wide photos showing the items in each room

No photos selected

Refrigerator Front view showing the full appliance

No photos selected

Washing machine Front view and surrounding access

No photos selected

Beds and mattresses Show the complete frame and mattress

No photos selected

Sofas and large furniture Include any unusually large or awkward items

No photos selected

Other relevant photos Access, stairs, hallways or unlisted items

No photos selected

Comments or questions

Ready to submit Your quote request and any selected photos will be securely sent to Tokyo Cheap Moves for review.

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Quote request submitted

Your request was received successfully.

Choose your storage plan

Select the plan that best matches the amount you need to store.

Pickup details

Tell us where your items will be collected.

Pickup address

Please enter the pickup address.

Floor

Please select the pickup floor.

Elevator available?

Please select an elevator option.

Return delivery details

Enter the future delivery location, or tell us that you do not know it yet.

I don’t have these details yetYour return delivery price should normally be similar to your pickup price unless the future location is significantly farther away or access is substantially more difficult.

Delivery address

Please enter the delivery address or tick the box above.

Estimated storage delivery time

Please select an estimated delivery time or choose Not sure yet.

Floor

Please select the delivery floor.

Elevator available?

Please select an elevator option.

Pickup date and storage duration

Give us your requested collection date and your best estimate of how long you may need storage.

Requested pickup date

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

AvailableLimited availabilityFully booked

Tap a date to see available arrival times.

Please select a pickup date.

Please select an available arrival time.

Estimated storage duration

Please enter an estimated duration.

Storage continues until you request return delivery. This estimate helps us plan space and does not lock you into a fixed term.

Items and photos

List everything you plan to store. Photos are helpful but optional.

Item list

Please list the items you plan to store.

Photos of your items (optional)You may upload several photos now, or continue without them.

No photos selected

How would you like to pay?

Select a payment method. Your quote will update automatically.

Please select a payment method.

Your Storage Quote

All prices in Japanese Yen (¥).

Pickup Fee

Pick up your itemsFrom your location to our storage

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Prorate Storage

Based on your selected start date—

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Storage Plan

Storage Plan— / monthOne full calendar month

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First PaymentPickup + prorated storage + 1 full month

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Estimated storage duration: —For warehouse planning and logistics only. This does not set an end date. Your storage will continue until you request return delivery.

Billing Rules

Monthly storage is billed on the 1st of each month.
Storage is billed monthly in advance.
Storage continues until you request return delivery.
Your estimated duration is for planning only and does not set an end date.
Additional storage may apply if your return delivery falls into a new month.
If our delivery availability affects your return date or causes it to fall into a new billing month, any additional storage charge will be reviewed and assessed by our team. A member of staff will contact you to arrange the best available return date and confirm any applicable charges.

Storage Exit Information

Please request your return delivery at least 3 days in advance.
You can choose your preferred return delivery date and time in the “End My Storage” page.
Available dates are shown on the calendar based on our delivery availability.

Delivery After Storage

Not Yet Chosen You will choose your return delivery date and time in the “End My Storage” page.

Based on pickup location Estimated delivery fee —

Final price will be confirmed once your delivery address is provided.

Return delivery is an estimate. If your final delivery location or access changes, the delivery price may change.

If you would like to proceed with this plan, continue to booking and confirm your details.

Go Back & Edit

Complete Your Booking

Enter your contact details and provide proof of identity.

Full legal name

Please enter your full name.

Email address

Please enter a valid email address.

Phone number

Please enter your phone number.

Proof of Identity

Accepted forms include a passport, driver's license, residence card, or other government-issued photo ID.

Please upload a valid ID document.

I confirm that all information I have provided is complete and accurate.

Please confirm that your information is accurate.

I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions.

Please accept the Terms & Conditions before submitting your booking.

I have read and agree to the Storage Agreement.

Please accept the Storage Agreement before submitting your booking.

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Booking Received

Thank you. Your storage booking has been successfully received.

Ref No.—

What happens next?

We’ll review your booking.
We’ll verify your identification.
We’ll contact you if we need any additional information.
Your first invoice will be emailed once your booking has been approved.

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Tell us about your request

Please explain your request with as much detail as possible, including the items, addresses, your plan or goal, and how we can help.

Request details

Please explain your request.

Full name

Please enter your name.

Email address

Please enter a valid email.

Phone number

Please enter your phone number.

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Thank you for your enquiry

One of our team members will review your request and contact you directly to discuss the best solution.

Collection Details

Tell us where and when you would like your unwanted items collected.

Building type

Please select the building type.

Requested service date

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

AvailableLimited availabilityFully booked

Tap a date to see available arrival times.

Please select a service date.

Please select an available arrival time.

Collection address

Please enter the collection address.

Floor number

Please select the floor.

Elevator available?

Please select the elevator option.

Select Items for Disposal

Open a category and select every item you want collected.

Please select at least one item.

Photos (Optional)

Upload photos to help us verify the selected items.

Comments / Questions (Optional)

Can't find what you're looking for?If your item isn't listed, please contact us directly for a custom disposal quotation.

Review Your Disposal Items

Only the items you selected are shown below.

Estimated Total ¥19,800

Disposal service ¥18,000

Human review included No hidden fees Subject to confirmation

Quote valid for 7 days and subject to availability, review and photo confirmation.

Complete Your Booking

Enter your contact details to submit the disposal booking for review.

Full name

Please enter your name.

Telephone number

Please enter your telephone number.

Email address

Please enter a valid email address.

I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions, and confirm that the information provided is accurate.

Please accept the Terms & Conditions before submitting your booking.

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Booking Received

Thank you. Your disposal booking has been successfully received.

Ref No.

What happens next?

We'll review your selected items and uploaded photos.
We'll confirm availability for your requested date.
We'll contact you if we need any additional information.

Pickup Details

Tell us where the item or items need to be collected.

Building type

Please select the pickup building type.

Pickup address

Please enter the pickup address.

Floor number

Please select the pickup floor.

Elevator available?

Please select the pickup elevator option.

Delivery Details

Tell us where the item or items need to be delivered.

Building type

Please select the delivery building type.

Delivery address

Please enter the delivery address.

Floor number

Please select the delivery floor.

Elevator available?

Please select the delivery elevator option.

Delivery Request

List the items and tell us when you would like the delivery completed.

Items for delivery

Please list the items for delivery.

Preferred delivery date

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

AvailableLimited availabilityFully booked

Tap a date to see available arrival times.

Please select your preferred date.

Please select an available arrival time.

Comments or questions (Optional)

Customer Details

Enter your contact information and submit the request for a quotation.

Full name

Please enter your name.

Telephone number

Please enter your telephone number.

Email address

Please enter a valid email address.

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and confirm that the information provided is accurate.

Please accept the Terms & Conditions.

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Delivery Request Received

Thank you. We have received your delivery request and will contact you with a quotation.

Ref No.

Tokyo Cheap Moves is
transforming the way expats
move in Japan.

As the first English-speaking moving company in Tokyo to introduce an
instant online quote system, we've replaced the traditional inquiry form
with a smarter, faster way to book your move while keeping our prices
low and competitive.

Simply enter your details, receive your instant moving quote,
and book your move online in just a few minutes.

Questions About Your Quote?

If you have any questions about your instant quote, feel free to contact us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Tokyo Cheap Moves is transforming the way expats move in Japan.

As the first English-speaking moving company in Tokyo to introduce an instant online quote system, we've replaced the traditional inquiry form with a smarter, faster way to book your move while keeping our prices low and competitive.
Simply enter your details, receive your instant moving quote, and book your move online in just a few minutes.

Tokyo Cheap Moves is transforming the way expats move in Japan.

With our instant online quote system, we've replaced the traditional inquiry process with a smarter, faster way to book your move while keeping our prices low and competitive. Simply enter your details, receive your instant moving quote, and book your move online in just a few minutes.

What's Included

What May Require Review

Areas We Serve

We regularly provide moving services across the Kanto region including

Planning an Office Move?

The Quote engine is designed primarily for residential moves and smaller office relocations. If you're relocating an entire office, multiple departments, IT equipment, or need weekend scheduling, we'd love to help, but please contact us directly so we can discuss your requirements and prepare a tailored quotation.

For small office moves such as moving a
few desks, chairs or equipment between
locations, the instant quote engine
works perfectly.

Storage Made Simple

Flexible, secure storage with planss for everything from a couple of suitcases to a full apartment

Safe & Secure

Your Belongings in good hands

Flexible Terms

Short or long term

Easy in & Out

We pick up and deliver

Storage Plans

From ¥1500/day

Short trips, a few boxes or your entire apartment, choose a plan that fits the space you need.

Travelers

¥1,500

/day

100x100x200

Essentials

¥12,000

/month

100x200x200

Studio

¥26,000

/month

100x300x200

Apt/House

¥46,000

/month

200x200x200

My Storage Dashboard

Already storing with us?

View your storage plan, invoices, payments and upcoming dates anytime, all in one place.

End My Storage

Ready to get your things back?

Request the return of your stored items when you're ready. Choose your delivery details and we'll arrange the rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can you dispose of?

We can collect most household items, including furniture, appliances, mattresses, electronics, boxes and general household belongings.

Are there any items you cannot take?

Yes. Certain hazardous, restricted or specialist items may require separate handling. Tell us what you have when requesting your quote and we’ll confirm what we can collect.

Can you dispose of refrigerators and washing machines?

Yes, but appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, TVs and air conditioners may require special recycling procedures in Japan. Please send us a picture of the manufacturing sticker that’s on the machine.

Can you dispose of a mattress?

Yes. Please tell us the mattress size and whether it is a spring or memory-foam mattress, as disposal requirements and pricing can differ.

How is the disposal price calculated?

Pricing depends on the type, size and quantity of items, collection location, access conditions and any special disposal or recycling requirements.

Can I get an instant quote online?

Yes. Enter the details of the items you’d like removed into our online quote system to receive your estimate once we are happy with everything we will then approve your booking.

Do I need to send photos of my items?

Photos aren’t always required, but they can help us confirm the items and provide an accurate quote, particularly for appliances, unusual, or oversized items.

Do I need to take furniture apart before collection?

Usually not. Our team can dismantle furniture when necessary for removal, although particularly complicated items may require additional time or charges.

Will you carry the items out of my apartment?

Yes. Our service includes loading and removal from your property, subject to the information provided when booking.

If I bring the items to the 1st floor, will this save on the cost?

Yes. If your items are ready for collection on the 1st floor, this can reduce the collection time and may lower the cost, particularly if your property has stairs or difficult access. If you plan to have everything ready for collection on the 1st floor, be sure to select “1F” on the TCM Smart Estimate.

Our Trucks

Purpose-built trucks and a friendly English-speaking team you can rely on.

Built for Japan

Japan's streets can be very narrow and for larger trucks this can be a challenge. We've solved this with a fleet of custom modified kei trucks that can reach places larger vehicles simply can't.

What we can fit into one truck

Our trucks are more than big enough for most local moves. Here's an example of what we can comfortably fit:

English-speaking team

Clear communication from start to finish

Fully insured

Your belongings are in safe hands

Modified kei trucks

Built to navigate Japan's small streets