Do I need to book oversized baggage space on the Shinkansen?
In general, if your luggage is approximately the size of a cabin-size suitcase, you should be able to bring it on. If you are bringing on a larger suitcase to will need to be chedcked in on an international flight, you'll likely need to reserve oversized baggage space. Refer to the image below for the size limits.
*If the total dimensions of your luggage exceeds 250cm, you may not be able to travel with It. *
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