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Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen: Elimination of Reservation Requirement for Oversized Luggage Areas Starting July 1

On the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines, select "Oversized Luggage Areas" located in some deck sections will be trialed as general luggage spaces that do not require advance reservation starting July 1, 2025.


📅 Trial Period

From Tuesday, July 1, 2025, until further notice

🚄 Applicable Trains

All trains on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen (16-car formations)


🧳 How to Use the Luggage Space

  • Lift the safety bar to prevent luggage from falling, and place your baggage securely.

  • Please be considerate and share the space with other passengers.

  • If no space is available, use the overhead racks or other storage areas as usual.


⚠️ For Passengers with Oversized Luggage

  • If you plan to bring oversized luggage, you must reserve a seat with an “Oversized Luggage Area.”

  • You cannot use the luggage area in the deck (formerly designated as the "Oversized Luggage Area") for storing oversized luggage during your trip.

 

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