What about moving for a job transfer or family relocation?
Even if you entrust the packing to a moving company, getting people to their new homes is another matter. With a private jumbo taxi, you can consult with up to 9 people and their luggage in one go from the front door of your home in the Tokyo 23 wards and Saitama area to the new home in a door-to-door service with no transfers.
Long-distance transfers for relocation and moving are often left until the last minute. Even if the carrier provides the cardboard boxes, “family travel” involving children, elderly parents, and pets must be handled by the family themselves. In this article, we will organize the selection of methods to avoid regrets during long-distance family transfers associated with relocation, along with tips for preparation from the day before the move until the day of the move, including how to use a charter jumbo taxi.
With a transfer job, "moving with the family" is often the only thing left behind.
In typical companies, the notification of a transfer is usually given in April, with the official notice coming in late January to early February, and in many cases in mid-to-late March. The general trend is that the new employee officially leaves the company on April 1st and moves to their new location. During the weeks leading up to the move, people are often preoccupied with finding a new home, arranging paperwork, and packing up their belongings, and before they know it, the final decision on how to get to their new home on the day of the move has yet to be made—this is not an uncommon phenomenon.
The moving company will transport your household belongings. However, the relocation of people (family members) is a separate arrangement. With small children, elderly parents with limited mobility, and pets, the move itself becomes a major event.
Do you have any experience with these "common but inconvenient" issues?
The situations that are most likely to arise when relocating your family are as follows:
The luggage is heavy due to the change of transport
Luggage suitcases, children's backpacks, and boxes for valuables. Carrying all of these on your shoulders every time you change trains or airports is more work than you could ever imagine.
Not in keeping with the pace of children and the elderly
Being rushed to the departure time, you can’t even take a restroom break. If you adjust to a child who is being stubborn or a parent who walks slowly, you’re likely to end up with a last-minute connection.
There are ways to bring pets along
There are many restrictions on bringing pets on long-distance Shinkansen and airplane trains, and many families struggle with how to bring their pets to their new home together.
Point:Even if the problem of transporting luggage has been resolved, the part of "not scattering the family members and moving from the front door to the back door without any burden" will remain unresolved until the end unless you choose the right method.
Checkpoints for choosing a long-distance travel method that won't leave you regretting it
When considering family relocation due to a job transfer, it becomes easier to choose the appropriate method based on the following three factors. The benefits of renting one vehicle to move around become more pronounced when one of these factors applies.
1. Consider the number of people and the amount of luggage
With more than 4 people, including adults and children, and the more luggage you bring on the day (valuable items, immediate change of clothes, children's supplies), a charter service is ideal, where you can be accommodated in one vehicle without having to share space. The Jumbo Taxi (Toyota Hiace Wide Super Long) can accommodate up to 9 people, and you can also pack your suitcases and larger items in the luggage compartment.
2. Consider traveling with children, the elderly, and pets
For young children who need a child seat, elderly parents who find long transfers tiring, or pets that you want to bring along—there are plenty of passengers who need special consideration during travel. With no transfers required, private charters are reassuring. We can adjust the vehicle to include the preparation of child seats and the transportation of pets (including the ability to load large cages and the number of pets). Please consult us in advance to arrange this.
3. Consider the "time" from the outbreak to the move
The peak period for moving in is from late March to early April, and it becomes difficult to book both movers and taxis. Because the schedules are so tight, it’s best to book a car early to ensure that the move can be completed on the same day. This will allow you to focus on other preparations.
Compared to bullet trains, airplanes, rental cars, and private charters, the truth is...
Each has its own merits. After looking at them all fairly, I’ll list what aspects of each situation are the most frustrating when you’re traveling long distances with your family during a transfer.
| Means of transportation | Transferring between trains and luggage | Children, the elderly, and pets | The advantages and disadvantages in this situation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinkansen and airplane | There are transfers at the station and airport, and carrying luggage is a hassle. Heavy luggage is a burden to carry. | Restrictions on bringing pets. Movement is restricted at departure and boarding times | It's faster if you're traveling alone or light on luggage, but it becomes more of a hassle if you have a lot of luggage and a lot of people are traveling with you. |
| Rent a car yourself | You can load luggage in the back door, but the long-distance drive is at your own expense. | I can have a conversation with my family, but the driver can't take a break. I'm also worried about driving in unfamiliar territory. | If you are good at driving, this is an option. The long-distance fee, fatigue fee, and drop-off fee need to be considered. |
| Dividing into multiple taxis | It doesn't fit on one unit, so the number of units increases, and the luggage also gets divided up. | The family is scattered and it's difficult to consult them while they're on the move. | Suitable for close range use. At long distances, it becomes more expensive and tends to be difficult to hold together. |
| charter jumbo cab | No need to transfer from the front door to your new home; load all your luggage into the luggage compartment at once. | Everyone travels together, even when moving by car. Pre-consultation is required for child seats and pets. | Ideal for long-distance trips with large numbers of people, heavy luggage, and passengers who require special consideration. |
When put together, it becomes clear that each inconvenience is addressed one-on-one. “Large luggage → Stored in the luggage compartment for easy loading and unloading”; “Families separated → All travel together even while on the move”; “Heavy work of changing transportation → Zero hassle from the front door to the new home”. In the reader’s mind, the list of inconveniences is instantly transformed into a solution list—that is the core reason why people choose to rent a car.
When splitting the cost:The price per person is based on how many people are traveling together. For a family of 4 to 9 people, it won’t change much compared to reserving a seat on the Shinkansen for everyone or using multiple taxis. Depending on the conditions, it may even be more convenient than using a shared taxi. Above all, by splitting the cost with everyone and letting everyone enjoy the convenience of not having to worry about changing trains, luggage, or worrying about who’s going to take care of the kids, renting a car for long-distance travel makes sense. The exact price isPricing pagePlease confirm the estimated cost with us.
Scenes where charter jumbo taxis are used during relocation moves
Even with the same "relocation of work," the way it is used varies depending on the family.
The whole family moved into their new home together
From your home in the Tokyo 23rd Ward or Saitama Prefecture, you can get there in one vehicle—from your front door to the front door of your new home in the distance. You can stay with your family throughout the journey, and you can flexibly take breaks for your children’s bathroom breaks.
Refusal of single-person relocation and assistance with packing
You can also take the items with you to your new place along with your daily necessities. You can also take the items with you to your new place and return with your family to help them clean up the new house.
Pets and elderly parents are also welcome
Pets in large cages, and transportation involving wheelchairs or large luggage are also arranged in advance with consultation regarding load capacity and vehicle availability.
Where to get on and where to get off—the concept of the response area is that if one of the two places where you get on or off is within the area, the other is acceptable anywhere in Japan. For long-distance trips starting or ending in the Tokyo 23 wards of Saitama Prefecture, we can help you arrange transportation to your new destination far away. For more information, please contact us.A system that allows you to rely on taxi service for both local and long-distance tripsPlease also see this.
Preparation and tips for the day of the move from the instructions
It is a process designed to ensure the smooth relocation of the family while preparing for a hectic transfer.
- Once instructions or directives are issued, tentative schedules will be determined:Determine the approximate date of moving to the new location (i.e., the day the family moves into the new home). Consider it in conjunction with the moving company’s arrival date.
- Get a quote and consultation as soon as possible:Report the number of people, luggage size, and whether children or pets are traveling with you, and confirm the vehicle and fare estimate. The peak season is from late March to early April, so the earlier you book, the more secure you are.
- Organizing your luggage for the time being:Gather items such as valuables, change of clothes, and children's supplies that can be used on the day, and separate the items to be loaded into the luggage compartment and placed in the car.
- Reservation Confirmed:The date, time, place of boarding, address of the new residence, and the desired time for rest are determined by sharing them.
- Boarding on the day:We picked you up at your front door. While taking a break at a service area on the highway, we drove to your new home in one vehicle.
Notice:From late March to early April is the busiest time for moving services. If you contact us early enough after you have decided on a date, we can arrange it for you on the day you wish. If you have special items or a large number of pets, please let us know in advance whether they can be loaded (we do not make any guarantees; we will discuss the details with you on the day of the move).
Reservation Flow
- Contact:Please provide the date, time, number of passengers, destination of the trip, and the names of the passengers (children, elderly, pets) from the web form.
- Plan and Estimate:We suggest the optimal vehicle, route, and price range, as well as whether or not child seats and pets are allowed.
- Reservation Confirmed:We will confirm the content after you are satisfied with it.
- Boarding on the day:We will pick you up at your front door and drive you to your new home in the far distance door-to-door.
summary
When it comes to moving for a job transfer, choosing the right method is more important than the amount of luggage. If you have a large family, a lot of heavy luggage, children or elderly parents traveling with you, or a tight schedule—then a charter jumbo taxi that can transport you from your front door to your new home without having to change vehicles is a reasonable option. Which method of transportation would be most convenient for your family?
Use other than long-distance transportationTransportation for large groups by jumbo taxi (Comprehensive information on different purposes)Please also see: Long-distance travel with petsLong-distance return trip guide for petsIt will also be useful.
For family relocation involving a transfer, please entrust everything to one company.
When enough people are gathered, the private charter fee becomes more affordable per person. Leave the hassle of changing trains and the burden of carrying heavy luggage to us.
Simply let us know your desired date, number of people, departure point, and destination of your new home. You can contact us 24 hours a day through the web form. We offer a free quote.
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