Is there smoking on Shinkansen?

Smoking has already been banned on most local trains in Japan, as well as on shinkansen operated by East Japan Railway and Hokkaido Railway.



As of early 2024, smoking is completely prohibited on all Shinkansen (Japanese bullet train) services, including the famous Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu lines. For decades, these trains featured specialized "smoking rooms" located in the vestibules between certain cars, which allowed passengers to have a cigarette without returning to a station. However, JR Group (Japan Railways) phased out these remaining smoking rooms to align with increasing health consciousness and stricter indoor smoking laws in Japan. Today, all Shinkansen cars are 100% non-smoking, and even electronic cigarettes or "heat-not-burn" devices are banned. If you are a smoker, you must use the designated smoking areas located on the station platforms or in the concourses before boarding. It is important to note that smoking in non-designated areas of the train or station can lead to fines, and the rules are strictly enforced. This change has been welcomed by most travelers for providing a much cleaner and fresher environment on some of the world's most sophisticated high-speed trains.

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It is considered bad manners to eat or drink inside trains, the exception being on the Shinkansen or other long-distance express trains. The smell of the food offends those around you and there is always the possibility of spilling drinks or food, so please avoid bringing food and drinks into the train.

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Talking loudly on trains is considered bad mannered and ranks highly amongst the most annoying behaviors on trains in Japan. Don't talk on the phone. Only on long-distance trains on the decks between cars is talking on the phone acceptable. Set your phone to silent mode.

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On a Green car, as there is a footrest, please store your baggage on the overhead baggage rack. If your baggage cannot be stored on the overhead baggage rack or by your feet due to its shape, weight, etc., you may store it in the area at the back of the car by reserving a seat with an oversized baggage area.

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Smoking rooms are available and located in ordinary cars #3 (Hakata side) and #15 (Hakata side), and in Green Car #10 (Tokyo side). Electric outlets for mobile devices are located at every seat. Seats widths of 12ABDE and 13ABDE in car #11 are slightly narrow. Train configuration may be altered without notice.

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Entering the Country: Japan Customs Procedures Up to three bottles (760ml per bottle) of alcoholic beverages are allowed to be brought into the country duty-free, up to 400 cigarettes and up to two ounces of perfume are allowed.

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Does Amtrak allow smoking in the train? No. Auto Train MIGHT still have a smoking car, it did at one time, but all other Amtrak trains are non smoking. Long distance trains make longer stops from time to time that can be used for smoke breaks.

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We appreciate your cooperation. You may bring up to 2 baggage items with a total length, width, and height of up to 250 cm (up to 2 meters in length) and a weight of up to 30 kg. However, please reserve a seat with an oversized baggage area or oversized baggage compartment when carrying on oversized baggage.

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Some trains do not have non-reserved seats (all seats are reserved). There are no Green Cars on most “HIKARI” and “KODAMA” trains on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line (Shin-Osaka—Hakata), or on Series 800 trains on the Kyushu Shinkansen Line.

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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. This does not include hand-carry items like backpacks or purses.

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Use the bullet train Tokaido Shinkansen to travel to Mt. Fuji right from the heart of Tokyo. On the left side, you will see mesmerizing Sagami Bay, and on the right side the symbol of Japan, the highest summit of the country, perfectly symmetrical Mount Fuji.

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If you miss your stop on the Shinkansen in Japan, you have a few options: You can ask the conductor to let you off at the next station. The conductor may be able to do this if there are seats available, but they are not obligated to do so.

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? Shinkansen (Bullet Trains) Most window seats (A and E) will have charging outlets, as will some seats in the front and last rows of each carriage. Newer Shinkansen will have outlets available in all seats, so it just depends on the train you get!

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