Can you eat on the Subway in Japan?

There is a custom in Japan where most people do not eat food outside other than when in restaurants. However, when using the bullet train or the green car, you are permitted to eat food. Normal trains and people commuting using said trains do not permit the consumption of food whilst riding the train.



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I realized that it was perfectly acceptable to bring food on the Shinkansen. In fact, it is a common practice. This is because the Shinkansen is a long-distance train, and it can be a long time between stops. So, if you are hungry, there is no need to worry about finding food on the train.

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If you bought a Japan Rail Pass in advance, it includes unlimited train rides on the Narita Express. If you're a little hungry, you can purchase food and drinks to enjoy en route as you relax and look forward to your stay in Japan. There is also a restroom that you can use to freshen up.

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Luckily for us, the general etiquette for bus passengers is largely the same as train etiquette. As on the trains, smoking, eating, and drinking are largely frowned upon. Additionally, talking on the phone on the bus is generally seen as rude.

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Bringing Your Food Aboard You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars.

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Avoid foods with strong odors that might offend others. You may bring water on local trains, but avoid other drink types, including soda and coffee.

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Avoid foods with strong odors that might offend others. You may bring water on local trains, but avoid other drink types, including soda and coffee.

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Any journey on the Shinkansen – Japan's bullet train – is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an ekiben, the iconic bento filled with an assortment of delicacies tucked into a container and eaten in bite-size pieces. The term comes from the Japanese words for station (eki) combined with ben for bento (or “lunchbox”).

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From full meals to more informal café service, many trains have one or more options for onboard dining. If you're not hungry now, you might hear your stomach rumbling after looking at our menus.

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Yes. All buses, with or without restrooms, stop for toilet breaks once every 2 to 3 hours along the way.

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