What is the luggage size for Japan trains?

You may bring up to two pieces of baggage on board free of charge. For each bag the total of the length, width and height must not exceed 250 centimetres, the length must not exceed two meters and the weight must be no more than 30 kilograms.



On Japanese trains, particularly the Shinkansen (bullet trains), luggage rules are strictly enforced as of 2026 to ensure passenger comfort and safety. You can bring up to two pieces of luggage for free, but their size determines where they must be stored. Bags with total dimensions (length + width + height) under 160 cm can be placed on the overhead racks or at your feet. However, if your luggage is "oversized"—meaning the total dimensions are between 160 cm and 250 cm—you are required to make an advance reservation for a "Seat with an Oversized Baggage Area." This reservation is free if made at the time of ticket purchase, but if you board with oversized luggage without a reservation, you will be charged a 1,000 yen penalty fee and required to move your bag to a designated area. Luggage exceeding a total dimension of 250 cm is not permitted on the train at all. For travelers with very large bags, it is highly recommended to use Japan's excellent "Takkyubin" (luggage delivery) services, which can ship your suitcases from hotel to hotel for a reasonable fee, allowing you to travel hands-free.

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Roughly how much baggage can I store on the Shinkansen luggage rack or at my feet? Tokaido Shinkansen luggage racks offer space stretching back approx. 42 cm, so baggage with total dimensions of 160 cm or less (e.g. 30 x 50 x 80) can generally be stored in the luggage rack.

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Unlike many transportation options, traveling with Amtrak is twice as nice with our generous baggage policy. When you travel with us, you can carry-on two free pieces of luggage. Each item should not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) and needs to be 28 x 22 x 14 inches in size.

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Typically, a 23kg suitcase size will have the following measurements: Length: 71-81 cm (28-32 inches ) Width: 43-51 cm (17-20 inches) Depth: 26-30 cm (10-12 inches)

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Yes, you can check a 28-inch suitcase as long as it does not exceed the weight limit set by the airline. In order to be accepted as standard checked luggage the weight should be within the limit of up to 50 or 70 lbs. That being said, some airlines will accept oversized bags up to 126 linear inches (320 cm).

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