Hi Andrew! Your video is so informative, but I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction. If someone is traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto with two oversized suitcases (both slightly above 160cm) AND a small carry on suitcase, is this possible? Does the person need to book two reserved seats to be able to travel with all 3 bags (2 oversized and 1 carry on). I hope you will be able to help me as I have been unable to find an answer myself.
I think the larger issue is you're already over the allowed limit of 2 pieces of luggage, excluding smaller items like purses or small bags that you carry on your person. If you absolutely need to take everything, use luggage forwarding.
Hi just a quick question on the luggage size. I have just 1 standard large suitcase with me. Are they super strict with the size if you exceed an inch or two? I didn't have time to measure my suitcase so Im just basing this o the usual large suitcase which may have some slight differences... Thanks
Omg thanks so much for replying I’m just curious if the total dimension is for each piece? It’s how I think I understood it but just like to confirm 😵💫 i’ll be going very soon and so I wanna be sure 🙏🏻💚 thank you! Your video was so helpful
Hi! My mom and I will be traveling mid November and only carry one suitcase that is exactly 160cm. Can I just reserve seats on shinkansen exactly when I’m going to ride it that day? The reason I want to reserve it is because i want the back seats and make sure I sit with my mother. Does autumn in japan make the station very crowded?
You can reserve on the day, but you run the increasing risk of there being none of these seats available on the train you want. Autumn is busy at the best of times, and I expect this year to be especially so because of reasons. Try to reserve as soon as you can is my advice. A few days before is fine. Hope that helps.
That's one way of looking at it. Culturally, it seen as causing a nuisance once the luggage is enormous. That's one reason why luggage forwarding is recommended so often.
@japanunravelled That's fair reasoning. I'm heading to Japan in just over a week and packing light for winter is going to be a challenge. I've got a 40L backpack and a small hard shell suitcase.. even with only small luggage, the lack of storage options for trains is just anxiety inducing.
Andrew! Always great tips and info, thank you!
You've very welcome!
Great video as always, thank you!
My pleasure! Thanks!
Bro you saved my life thanks
Glad to hear that!
Hi Andrew! Your video is so informative, but I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction. If someone is traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto with two oversized suitcases (both slightly above 160cm) AND a small carry on suitcase, is this possible? Does the person need to book two reserved seats to be able to travel with all 3 bags (2 oversized and 1 carry on). I hope you will be able to help me as I have been unable to find an answer myself.
I think the larger issue is you're already over the allowed limit of 2 pieces of luggage, excluding smaller items like purses or small bags that you carry on your person. If you absolutely need to take everything, use luggage forwarding.
I forgot to mention that you can't get around this by booking 2 seats - there's actually a rule to stop you doing this!
Hi just a quick question on the luggage size. I have just 1 standard large suitcase with me. Are they super strict with the size if you exceed an inch or two? I didn't have time to measure my suitcase so Im just basing this o the usual large suitcase which may have some slight differences...
Thanks
Staff are unlikely to check - you'll probably be ok.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO! How about if you have two luggages?
For that, check this for details: ua-cam.com/video/3lK00oAQsAI/v-deo.html
Omg thanks so much for replying I’m just curious if the total dimension is for each piece? It’s how I think I understood it but just like to confirm 😵💫 i’ll be going very soon and so I wanna be sure 🙏🏻💚 thank you! Your video was so helpful
Yes, it's per piece! Hopefully these comments can help other viewers too. Enjoy!
Hi! My mom and I will be traveling mid November and only carry one suitcase that is exactly 160cm. Can I just reserve seats on shinkansen exactly when I’m going to ride it that day? The reason I want to reserve it is because i want the back seats and make sure I sit with my mother. Does autumn in japan make the station very crowded?
You can reserve on the day, but you run the increasing risk of there being none of these seats available on the train you want. Autumn is busy at the best of times, and I expect this year to be especially so because of reasons. Try to reserve as soon as you can is my advice. A few days before is fine. Hope that helps.
I'm surprised how popular Japan is with how anti-tourist they are when it comes to travelling with luggage.
That's one way of looking at it. Culturally, it seen as causing a nuisance once the luggage is enormous. That's one reason why luggage forwarding is recommended so often.
@japanunravelled That's fair reasoning. I'm heading to Japan in just over a week and packing light for winter is going to be a challenge.
I've got a 40L backpack and a small hard shell suitcase.. even with only small luggage, the lack of storage options for trains is just anxiety inducing.
Both can easily go on the shelf. I wouldn't be worried with that amount.
Just stop bringing those ridiculous luggages!
Couldn't agree more...
@@japanunravelled My wife and I travel so light that we could probably get by wearing only what we wore on the plane.
With merino wool, it's extremely easy!
@@japanunravelled Even that’s too thick for me. I prefer Nike, wrinkle free, all-weather dri-fit polo shirts.
Thanks, I'll have to look into those. I think Uniqlo have some similar items but maybe thicker.