Can you smoke in Shinkansen?
Can you smoke in Shinkansen? Smoking has already been banned on most local trains in Japan, as well as on shinkansen operated by East Japan Railway and Hokkaido Railway.
Can you drink water on Shinkansen?
When riding the Shinkansen or on a long train ride in a green car (reserved seating) you are allowed to eat and drink. The seats actually have tables and cup holders. There are also food, drinks, and snacks being sold in these train cars. But on commuter trains, avoid eating.
How many bags allowed in Shinkansen?
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 tourists buy cigarettes in Japan?
Smoking and buying tobacco is illegal in Japan under the age of 20. Just like when buying alcohol, shops may ask for an identification to verify your age. Although cigarette can be purchased 24/7 at a variety of locations including vending machines, unfortunately, tourists can not purchase it from there.
Do Shinkansen seats sell out?
Note that for the Shinkansen, you need a “super (limited) express” ticket in addition to the basic fare ticket for that route (we sell these as a set). Do Shinkansen tickets sell out? Yes, especially for weekend travel and during peak seasons, Shinkansen services can be fully booked.
Can I bring cigarettes to Japan?
Entering the Country: Japan Customs Procedures Up to three bottles (760ml per bottle) of alcoholic beverages are allowed to be brought into the country duty-free, up to 400 cigarettes and up to two ounces of perfume are allowed.
Can you smoke in train stations in Japan?
Japanese train stations are non-smoking areas, except for specific closed spaces called Kitsuenjo ??? smoking area.
Can you drink alcohol on the Shinkansen?
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.
Why do they spray water on shinkansen?
In Japan, the high-speed Shinkansen trains spray water onto snowy tracks to prevent the snow from blowing up into the undercarriage and re-freezing. In all areas with extreme winter conditions, de-icing, like in the airline industry, is essential.
Where can I smoke on Shinkansen?
Smoking rooms are available and located in ordinary cars #3 (Hakata side) and #15 (Hakata side), and in Green Car #10 (Tokyo side). Electric outlets for mobile devices are located at every seat. Seats widths of 12ABDE and 13ABDE in car #11 are slightly narrow. Train configuration may be altered without notice.
Is it rude to eat on Shinkansen?
It is considered bad manners to eat or drink inside trains, the exception being on the Shinkansen or other long-distance express trains. The smell of the food offends those around you and there is always the possibility of spilling drinks or food, so please avoid bringing food and drinks into the train.
Can you sit anywhere on Shinkansen?
Some trains do not have non-reserved seats (all seats are reserved). There are no Green Cars on most “HIKARI” and “KODAMA” trains on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line (Shin-Osaka—Hakata), or on Series 800 trains on the Kyushu Shinkansen Line.
What items are prohibited on the Shinkansen?
Hazardous materials, sharp objects*1, furnaces / stoves, animals*2, deceased biological material, unclean objects, objects that emit offensive odors, items that may hurt other customers, and objects that may damage the train are not allowed on board. *1: Sharp objects packed as to not hurt other customers are allowed.
Where do you put your suitcase on Shinkansen?
On a Green car, as there is a footrest, please store your baggage on the overhead baggage rack. If your baggage cannot be stored on the overhead baggage rack or by your feet due to its shape, weight, etc., you may store it in the area at the back of the car by reserving a seat with an oversized baggage area.
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.