Hello,
Could you tell me the correct size luggage that you can take on the train ?
Many thanks. Nigel.
Nigel Chidgey
28 days ago
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Alexis
1178 posts
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17 days ago
Hi there,
When boarding the Shinkansen, the following regulations apply:
You may bring up to two pieces of baggage on board free of charge. For each bag the total of the length, width and height must not exceed 250 centimetres, the length must not exceed two meters and the weight must be no more than 30 kilograms.
Luggage pieces less than 160 cm (sum of height x length x width) can be brought aboard without prior reservation. For luggage pieces between 160 cm – 250 centimetres, a prior reservation is required, which can be made for free. In case no reservation is made, then a 1.000yen fine will be charged, and your luggage may be moved by the train conductor.
Luggage over 250 centimetres may not be brought on the train, and will need alternative transportation.
Our full blog post can be found here.
Kind regards,
Alexis
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