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Can you drink beer on bullet train?

You can drink alcoholic beverages on Shinkansen. You may bring your own beverage onboard. Likewise, beer, sake and whiskey are also old on Shinkansen.



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You may bring aboard your own private stock of alcoholic beverages subject to the following limitations:
  1. You may consume private stock alcoholic beverages only in Sleeping Car accommodations for which you have a valid ticket.
  2. You may not consume private stock alcoholic beverages in any public areas.


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The Hikari Shinkansen have bathrooms, including Japanese high tech toilets. There is also an attendant going through the train selling drinks, snacks and lunch boxes.

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Japanese train stations are non-smoking areas, except for specific closed spaces called Kitsuenjo ??? smoking area. Smoking is not allowed on trains. There are some rare exceptions on the fastest trains (like the Shinkansen), that are sometimes equipped with smoking cars.

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There are no restrictions regarding bring private stock alcohol onto the train in your baggage.

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The shinkansen train tickets cost more than local train tickets, but you're basically trading money for time and comfort. The bullet trains will get you to your next destination quicker than other options, leaving you with more time to settle in to your new city or more time to get out and explore!

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How much luggage can I bring onto the shinkansen? Each passenger is allowed to bring on two pieces of oversized luggage each. Each of these pieces of luggage cannot exceed 250 cm in total dimensions as previously stated. Additionally, each piece of luggage cannot exceed 30 kg (66 lbs) in weight.

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