Moving to Japan
Moving from the UK to Japan is a major international relocation, and arranging the safe transport of your furniture and personal belongings is an important part of the process. ClickMoves provides reliable and cost-effective UK to Japan removals for shipments ranging from a few boxes and pieces of furniture to the contents of a complete home.
We can arrange collection throughout the UK, international shipping and delivery in Japan. Whether you are relocating for work, moving with your family or starting a new life overseas, we can help you choose a moving service that suits the size of your shipment, your timescale and your budget.
ClickMoves offers different shipping options for customers moving household goods and personal effects from the UK to Japan.
Smaller shipments can be sent using a shared container service, while customers moving the contents of a larger home may prefer a dedicated shipping container. Professional export packing can also be arranged when required.
We work with experienced international moving partners to coordinate your shipment from collection in the UK through to delivery at your destination in Japan.
Shared container removals to Japan
Our shared container service, also known as groupage, is an economical option if you do not have enough belongings to fill an entire shipping container.
Your furniture and personal effects are consolidated with other customers’ shipments travelling in the same direction. This means you pay for the space your belongings occupy rather than the cost of a complete container.
Groupage is particularly suitable for smaller household moves, boxes, personal effects and individual pieces of furniture. Because several shipments are consolidated together, departure schedules can be less flexible than with a dedicated container.
Dedicated container removals to Japan
For larger household moves, a dedicated shipping container can provide a more suitable solution.
Depending on the volume of your belongings, we can arrange a 20-foot or 40-foot container. Your household goods are shipped in a container allocated to your move rather than sharing the space with other customers’ consignments.
Dedicated containers can offer greater flexibility over shipping schedules and are particularly suitable when moving most or all of the contents of a home.
Customs when moving to Japan
Household goods and personal effects imported into Japan are subject to Japanese customs regulations. The documentation and import requirements will depend on your circumstances and the items being shipped.
You will normally need to provide a detailed inventory or packing list, identification and the appropriate customs documentation. Certain goods may be restricted or prohibited, while additional requirements can apply to particular items.
ClickMoves and our destination partners will explain the documentation required for your shipment before it leaves the UK. Import rules can change, so the current requirements should always be checked when your move is being arranged.
Collection throughout the UK and delivery in Japan
ClickMoves can arrange collection from addresses throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We can collect from homes, businesses and storage facilities. Professional export packing can also be arranged for furniture, fragile belongings and other household goods that require additional protection during international transport.
Once your shipment arrives in Japan and completes the necessary customs procedures, our destination partner can arrange onward delivery. Services are available to major destinations including Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya and other locations throughout Japan.
How long do removals from the UK to Japan take?
Transit times depend on the type of shipping service, departure schedules, the destination in Japan, customs clearance and the collection and delivery arrangements.
Shared container shipments generally take longer because several customers’ consignments need to be consolidated before the container departs. Dedicated containers can normally be scheduled more directly.
When preparing your quotation, we will provide an estimated transit time based on the service and destination you have selected.
Frequently asked questions about moving to Japan
What is the cheapest way to move belongings from the UK to Japan?
For smaller shipments, a shared container or groupage service is usually the most economical option because you pay for the space your belongings occupy rather than an entire shipping container.
Can I send just a few boxes or pieces of furniture to Japan?
Yes. You do not need to be moving a complete household. ClickMoves can arrange smaller shipments of boxes, furniture and personal effects from the UK to Japan.
Can you collect from anywhere in the UK?
Yes. We can arrange collection throughout the UK, including from residential addresses, businesses and storage facilities.
Do you offer packing services for moves to Japan?
Yes. Professional export packing can be arranged when required, particularly for furniture, fragile belongings and larger household moves.
Will I need customs documents when moving to Japan?
Yes. International household-goods shipments require customs documentation. The exact requirements depend on your circumstances and the contents of the shipment, and we will explain what is required before shipping.
Can you deliver to destinations outside Tokyo?
Yes. We can arrange delivery to destinations throughout Japan, not just Tokyo. The exact delivery arrangements will depend on your destination and shipment.
Get a quote for your move to Japan
If you are planning a move from the UK to Japan, ClickMoves can help you compare the most suitable shipping options for your furniture and personal belongings.