13. Measure your luggage before boarding the Shinkansen

 

Please pay close attention to this if you plan to travel on the Tokaido, Sanyo, or Kyushu Shinkansen. The most common route is Tokaido which connects Tokyo and Osaka with a stop in Kyoto.

You must measure your luggage to ensure that the total length+width+height is no more than 160 cm because usually, the available baggage is cabin size or no larger than 24".




If you need luggage for items that are more than 160 cm or larger than a 26” suitcase, you usually have to make a reservation for a seat that has a larger luggage area. It is usually located in the last row of seats in certain train carriages. If you violate this rule, you can be fined ¥1,000.
Klook Tip: Items such as sports equipment and strollers measuring more than 160 cm also require a reservation if you want to store them in the larger baggage area.

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