Can you eat on JR bus?

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.

What not to do on a train in Japan?

Can you drink coffee on train in Japan?

You may bring water on local trains, but avoid other drink types, including soda and coffee.

Is it appropriate to eat on the bus?

That depends on the bus. Most buses between cities in the US allow eating on the bus while most intracity municipal buses prohibit eating.

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.

Is there food on Shinkansen?

A gradually decreasing number of shinkansen trains are served by small food carts with a selection of snacks, drinks and boxed meals (bento) which periodically pass along the aisle. Free Wi-Fi is available on board of all shinkansen except on some older train sets in eastern Japan.

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.

Is it okay to eat food on the bus?

You may eat and drink on the bus so that you feel completely at home and relaxed while you travel. However, please keep your fellow travelers in mind and follow a few guidelines: Avoid strong-smelling foods. Leave your seat like you would like to find it: no crumbs, leftover food or trash.

What are the rules for the bus in Japan?

Please do not place your belongings in the aisle or on empty seats. Please place them on your knees or at your feet. Smoking and drinking alcohol inside the bus is strictly prohibited. Please refrain from speaking in loud voices so that you don't disturb the other passengers.

What happens if you miss your JR train?

The official rule is that you can still travel but have to use a non-reserved seat. Though JR Staff generally will issue new reservations for you if a train is not crowded. There is no penalty for missed trains or for re-booking a ticket.

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.