Whenever you need it, wherever you need it.
We carry your bags from inn to inn, so you walk with only a day pack.
Online booking opens January 2027 · Service starts April 2027
Kii-Tanabe — Takijiri / Takahara — Chikatsuyu / Nonaka — Hongu area (Hongu, Kawayu, Yunomine, Watarase)
from ¥5,000
2nd bag onward +¥500 each
¥15,000
Daily pickup. From Kii-Tanabe Station only.
2nd bag onward +¥1,500 each (all 3 sections)
from ¥6,000
2nd bag onward +¥500 each
Same-day requests subject to availability.
Requests from guests or inns by 8 PM the day before are charged the Regular rate; after 8 PM, the same-day Rescue rate.
“Walk the ancient path with nothing but what you need.”
When you hand us your bags at Kii-Tanabe Station, we'll capture the moment your pilgrimage begins.
Optional — only if you'd like one.Waraji are the straw sandals pilgrims once wore on these paths. Each guest receives a handmade mini waraji with a "safe journey" tag.
Build a multi-day Nakahechi plan from official route information.
Try it free →Find which bus stop to get on and off at — and which official timetable to check.
Try it free →At Kii-Tanabe Station: ImportantWe accept bags until 12:00. Look for us holding a "Links" sign just outside the ticket gate, near the station entrance.
At your inn along the trail: Before you check out, leave your bags at the front desk and Importantbe sure to tell the staff that Links will pick them up. This helps us prevent lost or mixed-up bags.
Once you've left your bags, please send us a quick message on WhatsApp if you can.
Then just enjoy your walk. Your bags will be waiting at the front desk of your next inn, and we'll send you a photo when they arrive.
① Kii-Tanabe Station — pickup by 12:00
② Takijiri / Takahara — by around 13:30
③ Chikatsuyu / Nonaka — by around 15:00
④ Hongu / Kawayu / Yunomine / Watarase — by around 16:30
⑤ Koguchi / Shingu / Katsuura — times vary; confirmed via WhatsApp
For pickups along the route (② ③), please leave your bag at your accommodation's front desk before you check out.
Depending on the day's pickups, your bags may arrive earlier.
Cancellation before payment is free. Full refund up to 3 days before. 50% refund from 2 days before until 8 PM the night before. No refund after that — except for severe weather or road closures: full refund or free rescheduling.
Up to 20 kg per bag. No cash, valuables or fragile items.
By card via Square (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB).
Booking 8 or more days ahead: no payment when you book. We'll send you a payment link by WhatsApp one week before your delivery date.
Booking within 7 days: pay on the Square page right after you submit the booking form.
Message us on WhatsApp before booking. We'll check with the inn and confirm.
No — Links handles luggage delivery only. Please book your inns first.
No — Premium starts from Kii-Tanabe Station and covers all 3 sections. For part of your walk, book Regular for each section.
We don't take phone calls. WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach us.
Service starts April 2027. This is not a booking — we'll email you when booking opens.
