Travel to Japan
Why a Large Bag Needs Its Own Reservation
Luggage over 160 cm needs a free oversized-baggage seat booked in advance on the Tokaido line, or a ¥1,000 charge on board. Sizes, cars and where bags fit.
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Machines, Apps and the Ticket Counter
You can buy a Shinkansen ticket online, from a station machine or at a staffed JR counter, but those routes do not offer identical fares or payment options. This guide explains the Japanese terms on each screen, the current advance-booking rules and what to do when a foreign card fails.