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Traveler with a large suitcase waiting beside a white Shinkansen train on a Japanese station platform

Can You Take Luggage on the Shinkansen? 2026 Guide

Measure your suitcase, learn which Shinkansen routes require oversized-baggage seats, and know what to do if luggage space is sold out in Japan.

A white N700S Shinkansen arriving at a Tokyo platform with Mount Fuji in the distance

Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen 2026: Trains, Seats & Booking

First Shinkansen trip? Choose Nozomi, Hikari or Kodama, compare reserved seats and luggage rules, and use the right official booking service.