Things you should not do in Japan! If your luggage is big, reserve and use the luggage space! It is the same cost and allows everyone to sit comfortably 😌
There a reason japanese trains are so efficient you know how much time and space it take for every to put luggage above there head instead of in a empty or in front of there feet
I was in Japan ten years ago and the Shenkansen do have reserved and non-reserved sections. Since we had the JR unlimited ticket for two weeks we choose the reserved section as we didn't want to end up without a seat. It was a smooth ride. Unfortunately the unlimited ticket didn't apply to the more upscale Shenkansen.
@@bedinskiboi in America: you get a private sleeping compartment and can check in the luggage. Not too shabby honestly, I wish my country (Sweden) still had checked luggage (resgods) on long distance trains.
Oh no. I'd prefer to hold on to my luggages throughout the way anywhere i go wherever when i travel to other countries, no matter how safe that service would be.
Yep, this is a new rule after the tokyo Olympics. The priority goes to those who reserved those seats (which entitles you to use the oversized baggage section) Our entire party reserved the whole back row of 5 months in advance, cos we needed it for all 5 of our large luggages. Boarded it to find someone else's luggage in our slot. We called the conductor over and he kicked out the luggage so ours could go in, and went to find the owner to fine him 😆 yes you WILL get fined if you bring oversized luggage on board and don't have a reserved space for it. That's what people get for not doing their research in advance I guess lol
This is only for large luggage. The one stuck in between your legs is likely smaller than what the required size will be to reserve an oversized luggage spot. ~160cm for the dimensions which in most cases is anything larger than a LARGE carry-on. (About 5.1 feet in total dimensions of height+width+length)
@@jasonlee148 yes! I came back from Japan roughly 2 weeks ago and we travelled with the shinkansen quite a lot. You can and should put luggage up to ~50cm width on the overhead space. It fits quite well and doing so is encouraged. 160cm for all dimensions is huge! Lufthansa for example allows the same as the largest size checked (!) luggage, so you'll be fine with almost any luggage and the overhead compartment.
@@prnzssLuna hello! Im quite concerned and need this confirmed, please. Me and 4 others have luggage with size in CM: 76H, 49.5, 31, about 156CM in total. Will these easily be fitted into the overhead storage in the shinkansens?
@@prnzssLuna So can i ask some important question regarding ShinKansen Train & JR-PASS? 1. Do you still recommend using JR-PASS to travel from Osaka(4-5days) - Kyoto(2-3days) - Tokyo(3-4days)? 2. You mentioned above that you travelled with Shinkansen alot, from where to where and how much did you pay for the Shinkansen per travel? Thanks. 3. What about Suica and Ioca Card? Can we use them to ride Shinkansen or it cannot be used?
Shinkansen cars have luggage racks above the seats that hold all but extra large bags. Some of the newest trains have extra luggage areas outside the passenger area.
I live in Japan, so what I usually do when I have to go to other city by Shinkansen, I send my luggage to the hotel at the city of my destination ( usually I use Kuroneko service at the convenient stores ). That way I dont have to be burdened by luggage at the train station, as usually the train stations in here have many stairs !
Hello there. Thanks for the tips. Do you mind giving me the amount f money we have to spend to send a luggage with this Kuroneko service? Does it cost per luggage or per person no matter how many luggages a person have? And how long does it take for the luggage to arrive in the destination hotel? Thank you.
@World_of_Drama its less than 50 bucks for one large luggage (50lbs) and fastest delivery is next day, I believe. You can schedule a day you want it to arrive to your hotel or address.
I have always dreamed of these places in my head but never had a way to put them into the world. Thank you for all of your hard work to bring them to life. It's such a dream come true to experience this!
Don’t jump down onto the tracks to rescue the Obasan who just jisatsu jumped in front of the Shinkansen but failed landing between the tracks only to have the back side of her head shaved off by the speeding behemoth . I got charged for disrupting the Tokyo train schedule and she got publicly shamed for botching her own death.
So exciting! You can go online one month in advance at the official smart-ex Shinkansen website and search for ticket with seat type “Seat with Oversize baggage area” for your dates. It does require setting up an account. Otherwise you can book in person at a JR station. I use online since it’s easier and can get the seats in advance
I did the exact thing when I visited in November and December and no one told me to put on the overhead compartment since the luggage was a bit heavy and I have an ongoing shoulder injury. And when I booked my JR pass for my visit in January and tried to reserve a space on the luggage compartment in green car, the station staff actually told me usually they will only do so for passengers with extra large luggages😂. One time I couldn’t reserve mine and in the end a male staff had to help me to put my luggage on the overhead compartment and a female staff helped me to take it down before arriving at my destination.😅I thought being in green car were not even 10% full most of time during my multiple rides had me wondered why the rules are so inflexible…
Thanks for sharing your experience, glad to hear that staff was able to help you. It’s definitely curious why the changed the policy from first come first serve to reservation, and how some staff seem to be more strict than others. Busy season is here so I suspect they will be more strict now than December…
You don't need to go to the counter and speak to a staff member to book the large luggage space. Now that the JR Pass is an electronic ticket you can reserve seats yourself by using the ticket machine for Shinkansen seat reservations/tickets. It might take you time the first time you do it, but if you can use an ATM then you can use these machines. They guide you through the process step by step, with one of the steps asking if you have large luggage. Most people don't know that the standard "large" suitcases that most Westerners travel with are actually under the 160cm requirement. Only the "huge" luggage that you rarely see actually have to pay 1000yen surcharge for not reserving a space. As you found out, the conductor is normally happy to help with luggage, either lifting it onto the rack, or even storing it elsewhere if needed. As for rules, that's Japan. Their society is based on rules.
@@envaya9838 no, it is not digital. It used to be a cardboard pass that you had to show to the staff at a manual ticket gate, but now it is a magnetic ticket that you can insert In the automatic ticket gate and also has a QR code on it so you can make seat reservations at the ticket machines.
Pro tip, if the last row luggage spaces are full, there are other luggage spots between the cars BUT only book the window ones! The window seats get the lower storage compartment. If you book the aisle you get the upper storage compartment and you have to lift your oversized luggage to store it 😭😭 it was so difficult to lift mine. Lesson learned.
Great tip! For booking online I believe those are under Oversized baggage compartment car as opposed to Oversized baggage seat (last row only)…let me know if that is your experience as I’ve always gone for oversized baggage seats
I remember when I was small, my family relatives and I were taking the Shinkansen to go from Nagoya to Shizuoka and then later from there to Kyoto on a vacation trip around Japan.
One very important bit of information is that there are NO ROBBERS in Japan's trains like anywhere else in the world (especially Europe, I have heard from many friends their luggage got stolen in the train country)
Well, sorry about being pedantic but, there are robbers in Japan. It's not like it never happens. HOWEVER, it's EXTREMELY RARE to get robbed due to cultural differences between Japan and the west lol. People stealing stuff is so rare in Japan that there's a stand that a literal DOG runs! Lol. You have to have exact change though and you point to what you want and I believe either you reach over to grab it or the dog hands it to you like when a dog gets a newspaper. You also get to pet them for free, which the dog absolutely loves the attention 😄 The dog is a Shiba Inu, if I remember correctly, and doesn't drool on your purchase when they have it in their mouth lol. Also, the stuff sold there is like newspapers, magazines, and packaged items. The dog isn't handing you a sandwich in their mouth or something lmao If that same stand was run anywhere in the west, all the product would be stolen by the afternoon and the dog might even be stolen, too lol. So sad that same level of honesty doesn't exist here... 🙁 Oh well...😮💨
@@LilyoftheLake14 I agree there "exist" robbers in Japan, it's not like there is ZERO pickpocketing. That's why I wrote "NO ROBBERS in Japan's trains like anywhere else in the world" where they pickpocket your bag even inside Louvre's Museum (acquaintance's experience). Sorry for the confusion.
@@marianagaoka9687 Yeah, I think most of us understood that when you said "no robbers" you meant that figuratively not literally. Also, in the context of SKS, you are locked in a long haul train for an extended period of time, the gates are separate from regular trains, and the ticketing cost to just BE on the train is much higher. So for a thief to execute this is highly risky and not cost effective.
@@marianagaoka9687my country also have the oversize storage at the end of each passenger car. People use that space all the time and it's generally safe.
As a frequent user of the bullet trains in Japan I'll try to address some misunderstandings that have occurred in the comment section. First, there is an overhead luggage storage system. If your bag is a carry on size when flying then it should fit there. Some people just keep it at there feet because there is so much space in front of your seat. For example, you could keep your luggage there and not have your feet squished. Secondly, the storage at the back is for bigger luggage that you would normally check in on a flight. That needs to be reserved in advance but you sit right in front of that seat. Literally right in front so no one will steal it as you'll notice immediately. All of what I said can be verified on the different bullet train websites.
This. You have to reserve the space for luggage larger than 160cm (sum of all dimensions), which is HUGE. Lufthansa for example has that as checked(!) luggage limit! You can put quite large luggages in the overhead compartment with no issue. Even checked bags fit there snuggly
yeah i have to put my cabin sized suitcase in my leg room every single time i take a bullet train because every time i try to lift it onto the overhead luggage rack, i fail miserably (and of course, being in a large japanese city, no one helps you with this lol)
Just got back from Japan actually, and the BEST thing you should do, is use their amazing luggage forwarding services like Yamato. You can just put your luggage at the hotel lobby, pay a little, and have it sent to your next destination. Best service ever.
Hi this is my first time in Japan Tokyo and Hokkaido it is amazing and thanks for the help and I love the snow in Hokkaido and the people here so so respectful
You can always keep it in front of you if you prefer! But if you reserve the luggage space your seat will be right next to your luggage so it’s still safe :)
That should be a rule workdwide lol. My mom recently went shopping at a store's outdoor gardening area to buy flowers and she walked nearby an older woman who was wearing so much crappy perfume, that she literally couldn't breathe, started coughing, and had to quickly move away. This was OUTSIDE, too!!! I can't imagine what that'd be like inside a store! 😬 These type of people always choose the WORST perfumes or colognes, too. I have borderline asthma where I need an inhaler sometimes when exercising vigorously (like prolonged running) or if i get sick. So, Whenever I walk by someone like that, whenever I walk by someone like that, I also start coughing and have trouble breathing. I have no qualms about being impolite to inconsiderate people who are also impolite, so I always cough in the direction of these kind of people and then I'll lift my shirt over my nose or cover my nose with my hand if they too come close. It's a big hint for them but they must not understand (or ignore it) because I'm definitely not the only person who coughs when they walk by. Are they thinking, "Why is everyone here so sick? Weird..." or do they just not care about other people they're near being able to breathe and live? How do they not get they smell very bad and are wearing a dangerous amount of perfume/cologne that could stop someone's breathing, like people with severe asthma, cystic fibrosis, or people with severe allergies. After Covid showed how much people threw fits about having to wear a mask for 30 minutes at the grocery store, even though that was saving lives, im really not surprised about how many people care more about their own comfort over the lives of other people. I'm sure a majority of the people who pour an entire bottle of perfume on themselves in the morning are also the same people who protested having to do something as simple as wearing a mask while inside indoor public areas areas to save people's lives, including their life and the lives of their families. Sorry about the rant there lol. It's just disheartening and angering how awful and rude some people are. 🙁 That's something the world (especially my country) should look at Japan as the example to model themselves after: how to respect and care about your fellow citizen.
Reservation is only for select seat numbers. So reserve months in advance, by that I mean MONTHS in advance. If you can't, you may have a better chance to go to the passenger service counter of the day itself and ask for it.
Good advice! If you are traveling on a weekend or holiday and have a fixed schedule definitely book ahead online as far as possible. If you have flexibility on day or time 1-2 weeks is usually ok since many Shinkansen run each day. Also depends on party size of course. Can’t go wrong with booking early if you know your schedule though!
This policy is super unfriendly, only the last roll of seat in each car could be reserved for "large" luggage, I've been in ticketing issues thus missed a train, the next is fully booked(it definitely has seats, just not the one for luggage), I had to wait for another hour. I would be super screwed had I got a flight to catch.
If you're taking multiple large luggages across cities, can consider using takuhaibin (or similar ones) services available in major cities. Worth the cost IMHO
This applies solely to large luggage. What you should not do is place your carry-on luggage at the back since others have reserved it for their bulky luggage. When I was there, this happened to my designated luggage area; one family didn't know how to read and just put all their stuff there first. Fortunately, the seat next to me is empty.
Also notice the sticker. Notice how it is not behind the last row of the green car. Notice how the last row of the green car is not your seat, your bags do not belong there. Also for the issue of keeping it with you at your seat, regardless of where your luggage ends up it should never obstruct other passengers or their ability to fully recline their seat.
Even most large "check-in" luggage will fit on the overhead rails. I think it's a bit rich to suggest you have no choice but to reserve the large seat; there's only 1 row per carriage.
Just look for a space where the seat next to you is empty and put it there. in Japan people are still worried about covid so they won’t sit next to each other, unless it’s peak hour. Also Shinkansen is pretty pricy for locals so it’s very very rarely full.
Or ship from hotel to hotel via Takkyubin and don’t have to carry around your luggage at all. It’s ready for you when you check into your next hotel. It was never more than ¥2500/bag and that was long distance.
I'm taking a cabin bag that can easily set on my lap and is light and my checked luggage is gonna be a massive camping bag that can be extended or withdrawn to fit into tighter areas. Think I'll be fine
I have yet to do some solo traveling but even I know that it would be the very best thing for anyone who's traveling solo just to pack a backpack and that's all very light you don't need much
There is a luggage compartment above each row, even in local trains. If you can life you can also keep your stuff there, as reservations are not always available
Yes, i know. I take the shinkanshen every month to tokio, but sometimes there is no room enough, because all reservations are taken. You cant do anything about it. Lol
For the people saying just put it in the lugguge compartment, trains only have overhead storage compartments no other lugguge compartments unless it’s inside the train just like this train so stop saying “just put it in the lugguge compartment”. That type of suitcase is too big to fit above into the luggage compartment
It does perfectly fit there. As in any other Intercity train in the world. The problem with Shinkansen is that overhead shelf is a bit too narrow, so good 1/3rd of a standard suitcase keeps hanging. I am pretty sure it was made that narrow on purpose. As this never happened in any other train (in Europe).
@@aGGeRReS It was made like that for the locals. Unlike tourists, 99% of Japanese only travel with a small item of luggage on the Shinkansen, even when they are holidaying.
@@aGGeRReS No. If you look at limited express trains other than Shinkansen you will find the luggage racks on them are normally only used by tourists. Locals have always been able to use the space behind the last row of seats in every carriage on Shinkansen to store large luggage, but they don't need it.
From experience they should have installed racks in that space to increase the capacity, that’s what we have on trains in 🇬🇧 . I remember I used to be worried that my luggage will get stolen, but in 20 years of regular use that never happened 😅
Spaces like that are even available on standard express trains in the network throughout Japan. The point is that the luggage next to you is a hazard and makes the ride more uncomfortable for everyone close to you.
Just chuck it above on the rack. It can hold a large suitcase, if you have the strength to safely lift it up. The rack is significantly more spacious than most other train racks around the world.
Very sad fact. They do not have luggage storage for high speed trains. Their mission is to carry people but not suitcases so storage space is very minimal as opposed to European train services.
They probably get confused and don't know what to do when they get on a train that doesn't have an overhead luggage rack, as that is what they are used to using. Even subway trains in Japan have overhead luggage racks.
Just coming back from Japan. You can easily stick the large suitcase in front of your legs in the seat (unless you are a 6 feet+ guy). Yes, you can reserve luggage space, but hardly mandatory
In malaysia, for huge luggage i juz store it at the designated luggage space at the back of the coach. No one gonna steal your luggage. But in Europe dont ever try to do tht.
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Managed to grab that space but the other option was to store it above even though there’s no way I could have lifted it up there and the staff said it was fine to do that.
There was a top ledge for people to put their heavy luggage on when I was on one. That being said, since we had to be at the door before the train was at the stop we opted to put the lighter luggage on top while the heavy one was between our legs.
Last time we reserved the space for large luggage, someone took out space. Had to ask them to move it, but they just moved it to the other reserved space.
Only works in Japan but you can easily ship your luggage in Japan anyway. I don't understand why we don't get that kind of service in EU. That's why i prefer coach than train. Cause i can sleep on coach without watching my luggages. Never do this in the EU, your luggages are likely to disappear.
People are worried about their luggage bags are stolen. That why people try to protection. Which they have not learned which countries are safe to protection. 🙂
In other countries: Just put your luggage in the luggage compartment😬
Even in a high-speed train in europe
@@marcoxavier2 mean the railjet?
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Thats the right way.
There a reason japanese trains are so efficient you know how much time and space it take for every to put luggage above there head instead of in a empty or in front of there feet
In Japan yes you can do that. But for outside Japan, the luggage magically disappeared.
The luggage being transported into different dimension. You will never see it again 🤣🤣
That happens in Tokyo from time to time too
@@duk2k Probably some tourists do that. No wonder the Japanese can be racist, I would be too.
Especially India 😂
The more foreigners moving there, the more often it’ll happen lol
This is a new policy since 2020. Reservations can be made before boarding the train for free!
I was in Japan ten years ago and the Shenkansen do have reserved and non-reserved sections. Since we had the JR unlimited ticket for two weeks we choose the reserved section as we didn't want to end up without a seat. It was a smooth ride. Unfortunately the unlimited ticket didn't apply to the more upscale Shenkansen.
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In America: You dont put luggage anywhere because there are no real high speed trains :(
@@bedinskiboi in America: you get a private sleeping compartment and can check in the luggage. Not too shabby honestly, I wish my country (Sweden) still had checked luggage (resgods) on long distance trains.
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I did this on the train to Brussels from Paris. My luggage was long gone when I arrived at the destination.
how about get a smart tag?
Oh no.
I'd prefer to hold on to my luggages throughout the way anywhere i go wherever when i travel to other countries, no matter how safe that service would be.
People don't steal in Japan, so it works there. And your luggage was probably stolen by a migrant that came to the EU illegally.
@@alexismiller288People like those are who give immigrants a bad reputation
@@alexismiller288that’s most likely true, the whole world knows who would be the most common suspect when it comes to crime in modern Europe
In 2014, it seemed like the luggage spaces we saw were free & actually encouraged to be used!
Yep, this is a new rule after the tokyo Olympics. The priority goes to those who reserved those seats (which entitles you to use the oversized baggage section)
Our entire party reserved the whole back row of 5 months in advance, cos we needed it for all 5 of our large luggages. Boarded it to find someone else's luggage in our slot. We called the conductor over and he kicked out the luggage so ours could go in, and went to find the owner to fine him 😆 yes you WILL get fined if you bring oversized luggage on board and don't have a reserved space for it. That's what people get for not doing their research in advance I guess lol
Make sure to book the luggage space in advance!
This is only for large luggage. The one stuck in between your legs is likely smaller than what the required size will be to reserve an oversized luggage spot. ~160cm for the dimensions which in most cases is anything larger than a LARGE carry-on. (About 5.1 feet in total dimensions of height+width+length)
That's what I heard, however in the video the guy clearly had a 75cm luggage. Do you know if we can just put it on the overhead space?
@@jasonlee148 yes! I came back from Japan roughly 2 weeks ago and we travelled with the shinkansen quite a lot. You can and should put luggage up to ~50cm width on the overhead space. It fits quite well and doing so is encouraged.
160cm for all dimensions is huge! Lufthansa for example allows the same as the largest size checked (!) luggage, so you'll be fine with almost any luggage and the overhead compartment.
@@prnzssLuna hello! Im quite concerned and need this confirmed, please. Me and 4 others have luggage with size in CM: 76H, 49.5, 31, about 156CM in total. Will these easily be fitted into the overhead storage in the shinkansens?
@@prnzssLuna
So can i ask some important question regarding ShinKansen Train & JR-PASS?
1. Do you still recommend using JR-PASS to travel from Osaka(4-5days) - Kyoto(2-3days) - Tokyo(3-4days)?
2. You mentioned above that you travelled with Shinkansen alot, from where to where and how much did you pay for the Shinkansen per travel? Thanks.
3. What about Suica and Ioca Card? Can we use them to ride Shinkansen or it cannot be used?
Shinkansen cars have luggage racks above the seats that hold all but extra large bags. Some of the newest trains have extra luggage areas outside the passenger area.
try this in paris, you'll never see your bag again 😂
I live in Japan, so what I usually do when I have to go to other city by Shinkansen, I send my luggage to the hotel at the city of my destination ( usually I use Kuroneko service at the convenient stores ). That way I dont have to be burdened by luggage at the train station, as usually the train stations in here have many stairs !
Hello there. Thanks for the tips.
Do you mind giving me the amount f money we have to spend to send a luggage with this Kuroneko service?
Does it cost per luggage or per person no matter how many luggages a person have?
And how long does it take for the luggage to arrive in the destination hotel?
Thank you.
@World_of_Drama its less than 50 bucks for one large luggage (50lbs) and fastest delivery is next day, I believe. You can schedule a day you want it to arrive to your hotel or address.
I have always dreamed of these places in my head but never had a way to put them into the world. Thank you for all of your hard work to bring them to life. It's such a dream come true to experience this!
Don’t jump down onto the tracks to rescue the Obasan who just jisatsu jumped in front of the Shinkansen but failed landing between the tracks only to have the back side of her head shaved off by the speeding behemoth . I got charged for disrupting the Tokyo train schedule and she got publicly shamed for botching her own death.
No way 💀
Bro 💀
thanks man, good to know
She should be shamed, selfish
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Thank you for sharing. How do you reserve the space? We will be in Japan 15 - 19 June. Thank you
So exciting! You can go online one month in advance at the official smart-ex Shinkansen website and search for ticket with seat type “Seat with Oversize baggage area” for your dates. It does require setting up an account. Otherwise you can book in person at a JR station. I use online since it’s easier and can get the seats in advance
@@sweetsuitetravel thank you so much.. will you be in the area during this time?
Number one Don’t point at the sky and say Godzilla!!!
Just curious but what will happen? 🤔😅
Running lots of running lol
Mostly because "Godzilla" is the English name and no one will know WTF you're doing.
I did the exact thing when I visited in November and December and no one told me to put on the overhead compartment since the luggage was a bit heavy and I have an ongoing shoulder injury. And when I booked my JR pass for my visit in January and tried to reserve a space on the luggage compartment in green car, the station staff actually told me usually they will only do so for passengers with extra large luggages😂. One time I couldn’t reserve mine and in the end a male staff had to help me to put my luggage on the overhead compartment and a female staff helped me to take it down before arriving at my destination.😅I thought being in green car were not even 10% full most of time during my multiple rides had me wondered why the rules are so inflexible…
Thanks for sharing your experience, glad to hear that staff was able to help you. It’s definitely curious why the changed the policy from first come first serve to reservation, and how some staff seem to be more strict than others. Busy season is here so I suspect they will be more strict now than December…
You don't need to go to the counter and speak to a staff member to book the large luggage space. Now that the JR Pass is an electronic ticket you can reserve seats yourself by using the ticket machine for Shinkansen seat reservations/tickets. It might take you time the first time you do it, but if you can use an ATM then you can use these machines. They guide you through the process step by step, with one of the steps asking if you have large luggage.
Most people don't know that the standard "large" suitcases that most Westerners travel with are actually under the 160cm requirement. Only the "huge" luggage that you rarely see actually have to pay 1000yen surcharge for not reserving a space. As you found out, the conductor is normally happy to help with luggage, either lifting it onto the rack, or even storing it elsewhere if needed.
As for rules, that's Japan. Their society is based on rules.
@@kc3302 the JR pass is digital? I am about to buy mine but it still says it will be sent to you phyisically.
@@envaya9838 no, it is not digital. It used to be a cardboard pass that you had to show to the staff at a manual ticket gate, but now it is a magnetic ticket that you can insert In the automatic ticket gate and also has a QR code on it so you can make seat reservations at the ticket machines.
"wondered why the rules are so inflexible…" Welcome to Japan!
They have a service to forward your luggage to your next lodging.
Yes we can put the luggage at the reserve but, as foreigners visiting Japan, i'd still prefer to hold on to my belongings no matter what.
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Pro tip, if the last row luggage spaces are full, there are other luggage spots between the cars BUT only book the window ones! The window seats get the lower storage compartment. If you book the aisle you get the upper storage compartment and you have to lift your oversized luggage to store it 😭😭 it was so difficult to lift mine. Lesson learned.
Great tip! For booking online I believe those are under Oversized baggage compartment car as opposed to Oversized baggage seat (last row only)…let me know if that is your experience as I’ve always gone for oversized baggage seats
India be like:our train has luggage space in under of train seat
Intercity trains in my country usually all have space for large luggage in all cars, typically close to the doors
Luggage compartments were invented in 1980
People in 1979:
In Japan you can ship your luggage by land while you travel on your train.
Such a game changer!! Made my recent trip so much easier to ship my luggage from hotels and to the airport.
I remember when I was small, my family relatives and I were taking the Shinkansen to go from Nagoya to Shizuoka and then later from there to Kyoto on a vacation trip around Japan.
One very important bit of information is that there are NO ROBBERS in Japan's trains like anywhere else in the world (especially Europe, I have heard from many friends their luggage got stolen in the train country)
Well, sorry about being pedantic but,
there are robbers in Japan. It's not like it never happens. HOWEVER, it's EXTREMELY RARE to get robbed due to cultural differences between Japan and the west lol.
People stealing stuff is so rare in Japan that there's a stand that a literal DOG runs! Lol. You have to have exact change though and you point to what you want and I believe either you reach over to grab it or the dog hands it to you like when a dog gets a newspaper. You also get to pet them for free, which the dog absolutely loves the attention 😄
The dog is a Shiba Inu, if I remember correctly, and doesn't drool on your purchase when they have it in their mouth lol. Also, the stuff sold there is like newspapers, magazines, and packaged items. The dog isn't handing you a sandwich in their mouth or something lmao
If that same stand was run anywhere in the west, all the product would be stolen by the afternoon and the dog might even be stolen, too lol. So sad that same level of honesty doesn't exist here... 🙁 Oh well...😮💨
@@LilyoftheLake14 I agree there "exist" robbers in Japan, it's not like there is ZERO pickpocketing. That's why I wrote "NO ROBBERS in Japan's trains like anywhere else in the world" where they pickpocket your bag even inside Louvre's Museum (acquaintance's experience). Sorry for the confusion.
@@marianagaoka9687 Yeah, I think most of us understood that when you said "no robbers" you meant that figuratively not literally. Also, in the context of SKS, you are locked in a long haul train for an extended period of time, the gates are separate from regular trains, and the ticketing cost to just BE on the train is much higher. So for a thief to execute this is highly risky and not cost effective.
@@marianagaoka9687my country also have the oversize storage at the end of each passenger car. People use that space all the time and it's generally safe.
As a frequent user of the bullet trains in Japan I'll try to address some misunderstandings that have occurred in the comment section.
First, there is an overhead luggage storage system. If your bag is a carry on size when flying then it should fit there. Some people just keep it at there feet because there is so much space in front of your seat. For example, you could keep your luggage there and not have your feet squished.
Secondly, the storage at the back is for bigger luggage that you would normally check in on a flight. That needs to be reserved in advance but you sit right in front of that seat. Literally right in front so no one will steal it as you'll notice immediately.
All of what I said can be verified on the different bullet train websites.
This. You have to reserve the space for luggage larger than 160cm (sum of all dimensions), which is HUGE. Lufthansa for example has that as checked(!) luggage limit! You can put quite large luggages in the overhead compartment with no issue. Even checked bags fit there snuggly
But this is like… common sense that is used even in Europe bruh
yeah i have to put my cabin sized suitcase in my leg room every single time i take a bullet train because every time i try to lift it onto the overhead luggage rack, i fail miserably (and of course, being in a large japanese city, no one helps you with this lol)
Just got back from Japan actually, and the BEST thing you should do, is use their amazing luggage forwarding services like Yamato. You can just put your luggage at the hotel lobby, pay a little, and have it sent to your next destination. Best service ever.
Hi this is my first time in Japan Tokyo and Hokkaido it is amazing and thanks for the help and I love the snow in Hokkaido and the people here so so respectful
it makes me feel safe, and its comfy for me :) but if i go to japan, ill remember that
You can always keep it in front of you if you prefer! But if you reserve the luggage space your seat will be right next to your luggage so it’s still safe :)
I want my legs stuck like that who are you to tell me never 😂😂😂😂
😮 I didnt know that!
Don't wear strong smells or listen to loud sounds in confined spaces .
That should be a rule workdwide lol. My mom recently went shopping at a store's outdoor gardening area to buy flowers and she walked nearby an older woman who was wearing so much crappy perfume, that she literally couldn't breathe, started coughing, and had to quickly move away. This was OUTSIDE, too!!! I can't imagine what that'd be like inside a store! 😬 These type of people always choose the WORST perfumes or colognes, too.
I have borderline asthma where I need an inhaler sometimes when exercising vigorously (like prolonged running) or if i get sick. So, Whenever I walk by someone like that, whenever I walk by someone like that, I also start coughing and have trouble breathing. I have no qualms about being impolite to inconsiderate people who are also impolite, so I always cough in the direction of these kind of people and then I'll lift my shirt over my nose or cover my nose with my hand if they too come close. It's a big hint for them but they must not understand (or ignore it) because I'm definitely not the only person who coughs when they walk by. Are they thinking, "Why is everyone here so sick? Weird..." or do they just not care about other people they're near being able to breathe and live? How do they not get they smell very bad and are wearing a dangerous amount of perfume/cologne that could stop someone's breathing, like people with severe asthma, cystic fibrosis, or people with severe allergies.
After Covid showed how much people threw fits about having to wear a mask for 30 minutes at the grocery store, even though that was saving lives, im really not surprised about how many people care more about their own comfort over the lives of other people. I'm sure a majority of the people who pour an entire bottle of perfume on themselves in the morning are also the same people who protested having to do something as simple as wearing a mask while inside indoor public areas areas to save people's lives, including their life and the lives of their families.
Sorry about the rant there lol. It's just disheartening and angering how awful and rude some people are. 🙁 That's something the world (especially my country) should look at Japan as the example to model themselves after: how to respect and care about your fellow citizen.
Reservation is only for select seat numbers. So reserve months in advance, by that I mean MONTHS in advance. If you can't, you may have a better chance to go to the passenger service counter of the day itself and ask for it.
Good advice! If you are traveling on a weekend or holiday and have a fixed schedule definitely book ahead online as far as possible. If you have flexibility on day or time 1-2 weeks is usually ok since many Shinkansen run each day. Also depends on party size of course. Can’t go wrong with booking early if you know your schedule though!
Some of the new Railway system has newer compartments designed for luggage, either on top or under the seat. PLDT SME Nation..thank you
This policy is super unfriendly, only the last roll of seat in each car could be reserved for "large" luggage, I've been in ticketing issues thus missed a train, the next is fully booked(it definitely has seats, just not the one for luggage), I had to wait for another hour. I would be super screwed had I got a flight to catch.
so basically don't be cheap, spent the money for the luggage space.
It’s actually the same price, you just need to book that seat type, only the last row has it so it is limited availability.
There also a overhead compartment above your seat. It can fit a medium size suitecase.
Very true! I use those often, although it’s slightly tough if you are shorter or your luggage is heavy 😅
A luggage under 160cm overall dimensions can be placed in the overhead storage. But anything over 250cm can't be taken onto the shinkansen at all.
" Help me step luggage I'm stuck"😭
If you're taking multiple large luggages across cities, can consider using takuhaibin (or similar ones) services available in major cities. Worth the cost IMHO
This applies solely to large luggage. What you should not do is place your carry-on luggage at the back since others have reserved it for their bulky luggage. When I was there, this happened to my designated luggage area; one family didn't know how to read and just put all their stuff there first. Fortunately, the seat next to me is empty.
Also notice the sticker. Notice how it is not behind the last row of the green car. Notice how the last row of the green car is not your seat, your bags do not belong there.
Also for the issue of keeping it with you at your seat, regardless of where your luggage ends up it should never obstruct other passengers or their ability to fully recline their seat.
Even most large "check-in" luggage will fit on the overhead rails. I think it's a bit rich to suggest you have no choice but to reserve the large seat; there's only 1 row per carriage.
Just look for a space where the seat next to you is empty and put it there. in Japan people are still worried about covid so they won’t sit next to each other, unless it’s peak hour. Also Shinkansen is pretty pricy for locals so it’s very very rarely full.
no one wants to sit next to someone regardless of covid or not. lol
Things=plural
Thing=singular.
Can we agree there was only one thing mentioned?
Maybe it’s part of a series of things you shouldn’t do?
Or ship from hotel to hotel via Takkyubin and don’t have to carry around your luggage at all. It’s ready for you when you check into your next hotel. It was never more than ¥2500/bag and that was long distance.
I'm taking a cabin bag that can easily set on my lap and is light and my checked luggage is gonna be a massive camping bag that can be extended or withdrawn to fit into tighter areas. Think I'll be fine
Things that u don't wanna bring In a Shinkansen train
1. A baby
2. Lousy children
3. 10 luggages
4.pets
5.lousy friends
Of course that I will supposedly ride this specific train and have a large luggage if I go to Japan, thanks for the most useful tip in the world 🔥🔥
I have yet to do some solo traveling but even I know that it would be the very best thing for anyone who's traveling solo just to pack a backpack and that's all very light you don't need much
Luggage compartment: 💢😡😡
Luggage compartment, Japan: ♥😍😍🥰🥰
Tried this on an Amtrak train between New York and DC. My luggage is now in Chicago I think.
well this luggage storage isnt not only come in japan but in germany as well if you have a large suitcase
There is a luggage compartment above each row, even in local trains.
If you can life you can also keep your stuff there, as reservations are not always available
Yes, i know. I take the shinkanshen every month to tokio, but sometimes there is no room enough, because all reservations are taken. You cant do anything about it. Lol
For the people saying just put it in the lugguge compartment, trains only have overhead storage compartments no other lugguge compartments unless it’s inside the train just like this train so stop saying “just put it in the lugguge compartment”. That type of suitcase is too big to fit above into the luggage compartment
It does perfectly fit there. As in any other Intercity train in the world. The problem with Shinkansen is that overhead shelf is a bit too narrow, so good 1/3rd of a standard suitcase keeps hanging. I am pretty sure it was made that narrow on purpose. As this never happened in any other train (in Europe).
@@aGGeRReS It was made like that for the locals. Unlike tourists, 99% of Japanese only travel with a small item of luggage on the Shinkansen, even when they are holidaying.
@Ken Chapman or do locals travel with smaller bags because of smaller shelves in trains, and not vice verca?
@@aGGeRReS No. If you look at limited express trains other than Shinkansen you will find the luggage racks on them are normally only used by tourists. Locals have always been able to use the space behind the last row of seats in every carriage on Shinkansen to store large luggage, but they don't need it.
Thanks for information because at japan I m gonna done this
I’m glad it helped! Hope you have a great time!
From experience they should have installed racks in that space to increase the capacity, that’s what we have on trains in 🇬🇧 . I remember I used to be worried that my luggage will get stolen, but in 20 years of regular use that never happened 😅
I just maximise my luggage efficiency and carry only a backpack. No need for luggage check-ins when I go overseas.
In other countries " When your luggage compartment is your lap"😅😅😅
In Sweden, we have the same thing and one time I forgot my luggage in it so set a reminder in your phone to get it when you arrive
I'm Japanese but Ididn't know
that😂
Spaces like that are even available on standard express trains in the network throughout Japan. The point is that the luggage next to you is a hazard and makes the ride more uncomfortable for everyone close to you.
Great idea ❤
Even my locals friends didnt know the luggage space need to ve reserved....😅
I had driven a N700 Shinkansen and my suitcase had fit well in the overhead shelf, which is big enough for normal sized suitcases...
The problem is that I tend to forget my luggage lol which is why I pack small in my backpack.
You can stow it on the overhead luggage compartments.
The seats on the side : am i a joke to you ?
Just chuck it above on the rack. It can hold a large suitcase, if you have the strength to safely lift it up. The rack is significantly more spacious than most other train racks around the world.
Very sad fact. They do not have luggage storage for high speed trains. Their mission is to carry people but not suitcases so storage space is very minimal as opposed to European train services.
yes they do lol this is only japan
2: Watch out for majima, he's everywhere
You have to reserve a seat in order to use the luggage space
In my school we are named after trains and my class is called shinkansen
That's cool. In our school we were named after hills... not as cool
Luggage space is always booked. You can use the overhead luggage space.
Also in Spain!! If you're on a RENFE train put your luggage on the racks at the entrance of the car
In switzerland we have a lot of japanese people visiting. They always put the bags on the seat etc...
They probably get confused and don't know what to do when they get on a train that doesn't have an overhead luggage rack, as that is what they are used to using. Even subway trains in Japan have overhead luggage racks.
@@kc3302 ah no, we have overhead luggage and also on the floor, so no ;)
there’s an over head area for luggage on that train also just above where you sit. that’s where I put it
They was only one thing, when you said, “things”.
Wait! What if i forgot about my luggage
I hate when I can't part my car on stairs.
Just use Takkyubin 😂
Just coming back from Japan. You can easily stick the large suitcase in front of your legs in the seat (unless you are a 6 feet+ guy). Yes, you can reserve luggage space, but hardly mandatory
In malaysia, for huge luggage i juz store it at the designated luggage space at the back of the coach. No one gonna steal your luggage. But in Europe dont ever try to do tht.
With the train tilting my bags sliding out
You have to reserved the right seat or you may be charged for about 30 usd for your luggage(like over 28 inch
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Managed to grab that space but the other option was to store it above even though there’s no way I could have lifted it up there and the staff said it was fine to do that.
There was a top ledge for people to put their heavy luggage on when I was on one. That being said, since we had to be at the door before the train was at the stop we opted to put the lighter luggage on top while the heavy one was between our legs.
Last time we reserved the space for large luggage, someone took out space. Had to ask them to move it, but they just moved it to the other reserved space.
i reserved it but someone took my luggage's space before I boarded :(
Sorry to hear that, it would be nice if the train staff would enforce it somehow…
Only works in Japan but you can easily ship your luggage in Japan anyway. I don't understand why we don't get that kind of service in EU. That's why i prefer coach than train. Cause i can sleep on coach without watching my luggages. Never do this in the EU, your luggages are likely to disappear.
Use Yamato transport and ship your luggage to the next destination. Often times its around $14-$17. Totally worth it
I learned this first ride from airport. I put in luggage space after that
Fine 1000 yen for not reservation the luggage in bullet train
I am an Eagle Scout. I always have meters on meters of Paracord. I just tie it to my leg with a few 2-half hitches and leave it in the alley.
Oh yeah in Europe you leave your language unattended.... just try 🤔
To true. No baggage cars on our trains.
Will I get arrested for accidentally saying foreign words at someone if I did?
There’s no need to leave this bag unattended. There’s clearly overhead space. Just use that.
People are worried about their luggage bags are stolen. That why people try to protection. Which they have not learned which countries are safe to protection. 🙂
If other countries were 99% Japanese people, they would be just as safe.
I worry about forgetting the luggage
And this is why the N700 series is kind of jank. The E7/W7 has larger luggage areas in some of the cars.
i just did that.....on trains where there was no luggage space wwwww