How do I travel with a large suitcase in Japan?

On trains. There is not much room for large suitcases on urban and long-distance trains especially during rush hours. Some exceptions are airport trains such as the Narita Express and Haruka, and an increasing number of shinkansen in eastern Japan, which have designated storage space for large luggage.



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Oversized luggage is not allowed in non-reserved cars. Passengers without a reservation for their oversized luggage will be asked to move their luggage to a space specified by the train conductor and pay a 1000 yen surcharge which is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass.

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Any bag with a sum of length, width, and height of greater than 62 inches will generally fall into the oversized category.

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Any bag with a sum of length, width, and height of greater than 62 inches will generally fall into the oversized category. Oversized baggage fees are usually charged in addition to any standard, excess, or overweight fee.

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The definition for larger baggage is in accordance with the following: Luggage with a total height, width, and depth of 161 cm to 250 cm are considered oversized luggage and thus require prior notification and reservation before being brought onto the bullet train.

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Japan Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance: No checked bag should measure more than 203 cm (79.9 in) in total dimensions. On domestic flights, passengers may check 20 kg (or 45 kg in First Class), free of charge, across a number of bags. Dimensions must not exceed 50 x 60 x 120 cm.

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Items designated as prohibited by the Civil Aeronautics Act cannot be placed inside checked baggage. (Examples include toxic gases, flammable gases, flammable liquids, compressed gases.) Although dry ice, alcoholic liquids, and cigarette lighters fall under the “Prohibition for Carriage of Explosives etc.

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Usually, many airlines won't check every carry-on but will instead go for ones that look oversized. If your luggage does not fit in the sizer, you might have to pay a checked bag fee along with the gate checking fee and have your bag transferred to the airplane's cargo.

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If the baggage size, be it check in bag or cabin bag, is higher than usual, you may need to pay additional sum if required. If the baggage is too big or too heavy, the airline may send it separately by cargo plane. You may need to pay additional sum if required.

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The calculation is easy; just add the total of the length plus the width plus the height of the case to calculate its size in linear inches.

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In conclusion, a 32-inch luggage bag can be suitable for international travel, especially if you want ample packing space and easy manoeuvrability.

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  1. What should I look for when buying a suitcase? The type of luggage you'll need depends on the way you travel. ...
  2. Weight. Full-size cases: The weight limit for checked luggage varies between airlines. ...
  3. Size.
  4. Security. ...
  5. Handles. ...
  6. Wheels. ...
  7. Storage. ...
  8. Expandability.


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