Can you eat and drink in Japan Subway?

Can you eat and drink in Japan Subway? Refrain from eating on urban trains. However, the consumption of snacks, meals and drinks is perfectly okay at your seat on long-distance trains, but avoid bringing overly smelly food and make sure not to leave any garbage behind.

Can I bring luggage on JR train?

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.

Can you eat in public in Japan?

Walking and eating in Japan Japanese tend not to eat while walking along or standing around on the street. However, it is acceptable to drink while standing aside a vending machine. Eating and drinking on local trains, but not long distance express trains, is also frowned upon.

Are you allowed to drink on Japanese trains?

Having a few drinks is perfectly acceptable; the emphasis on Shinkansen trains is quiet stress-free travel (even loud mobile phone conversations aren't allowed). BUT, do not become intoxicated (i.e. drunk) on board (or any other public space in Japan) to the point of being loud/obnoxious/rude/physically violent etc.

Are subways 24 7 in Japan?

The Tokyo Metro is extremely punctual and has regular trains arriving 3 to 6 minutes apart most of the day and night. However, it does not run 24 hours a day.

Can you eat on Tokyo train?

There is a custom in Japan where most people do not eat food outside other than when in restaurants. However, when using the bullet train or the green car, you are permitted to eat food. Normal trains and people commuting using said trains do not permit the consumption of food whilst riding the train.

Can you eat on JR bus?

Please arrive at your boarding point well in advance to ensure you do not miss your bus. Can I bring food and drinks onto the bus? Food and drinks are allowed on board.

Is subway really expensive in Japan?

The cost to ride the subway or bus in Japan varies depending on the city and transportation company. Generally, fares range from around 200 to 300 yen for short distances, and can be up to 500 yen or more for longer distances.

Can you eat or drink on a train?

You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.

Can you drink water on Japan subway?

Avoid foods with strong odors that might offend others. You may bring water on local trains, but avoid other drink types, including soda and coffee.

Is it OK to eat on the bus in Japan?

Luckily for us, the general etiquette for bus passengers is largely the same as train etiquette. As on the trains, smoking, eating, and drinking are largely frowned upon. Additionally, talking on the phone on the bus is generally seen as rude.

Is it OK to eat ice cream while walking in Japan?

Eating while walking is a big no-no for most Japanese–even children enjoying an ice cream are often told to sit down before consuming food.

Is it rude to talk on Shinkansen?

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.

Do you tip in Japan?

Tipping in Japan is not expected, and attempts to leave a tip will almost certainly be turned down (a potentially awkward moment). In Japan, it's thought that by dining out or drinking at a bar, you are already paying the establishment for good service.