Notice to passengers using the Japan Rail Pass

Introduction of advance reservations for oversized baggage on theTokaido/ Sanyo/ Kyushu Shinkansen
When bringing baggage larger than a certain size into the Tokaido/ Sanyo/ Kyushu Shinkansen(Tokyo – Nagoya – Kyoto – Shin-Osaka – Hiroshima – Hakata – Kagoshima-Chuo), passengers are
required to make an advance reservation for both their seat and the baggage area.
1. Baggage for which an advance reservation is required (see Appendix 1)
The total measurement of the three sides (length, width and height) is over 160 cm and within
250 cm (hereinafter referred to as “oversized baggage”)* Similar to now, baggage with the three sides measuring over 250 cm is not allowed to be brought intothe Shinkansen.

2. Oversized baggage area
The existing space behind the rearmost seat in the train was designated as the storage space.
The oversized baggage area may be used by making an advance reservation for the baggage
when reserving the designated seat (hereinafter “seat with oversized baggage area”). No
additional charge will be required when making the reservation.
3. How to use the storage space (see Appendix 2)
Before bringing oversized baggage into the train, make a reservation for a seat with oversizedbaggage area in advance at the ticket counter or reserved seat ticket machine (if you purchased aJAPAN RAIL PASS on the dedicated website “JAPAN RAIL PASS Reservation,” you can also bookreserved-seat tickets on the same website). After boarding the train, place your baggage in thedesignated baggage area.
If you bring in oversized baggage without making an advance reservation, you will be charged acarry-on fee (1,000 JPY; tax included) and be required to store your baggage in the spacedesignated by the train crew.
*Seats with oversized baggage area are for passengers with oversized baggage, in principle;
however, other passengers who require baggage area for a baby stroller or other items may also
use the seats.
*Baggage with a total three side measurement within 160cm may be stored in the rack above theseat.
4. Improved service through the advance reservation system(1) Before boarding
Passengers with oversized baggage can secure the baggage area in advance and use theShinkansen without being concerned about storing their baggage.

(2) Boarding/getting off the train
It will be possible to promptly store the oversized baggage in the baggage area reserved inadvance located near the boarding door on the train, making it possible to smoothly get on and off
the train.
(3) While on the train
Passengers who made an advance reservation can store the baggage in the “baggage area” near
their seat and not have to be concerned about their baggage.

Appendix 1 Permissible baggage sizes and oversized baggage
Totalmeasurement ofthe 3 sides≤ 115 cm

Current Policy

Examples≤ 160 cm
Can be brought in

50＊40＊25(3-side measurementof 115㎝）

75＊50＊35（3-sidemeasurement of 160㎝）

Can be stored in the baggage rack above
the seat in Shinkansen[Reference]
Internationalflights≤ 250 cm

Can be carried-on

Can be checked-in (free)* Baggage rules may differ depending on the airline≥ 251 cm
Cannot be brought in

89＊61＊35（3-sidemeasurement of 185㎝）

120＊90＊50（ 3-side measurementof 260㎝）

Oversizedbaggage
Can be checked-in(Additional fee)

Cannot be carried on orchecked inAppendix 2

How to use the baggage area (advance reservation – while on the train)(Only for the Tokaido/ Sanyo/ Kyushu Shinkansen)

Advancereservation⚫ Make an advance reservation
for a designated seat at areserved seat ticket machineor ticket counter*If you purchased a JAPAN RAIL PASS
on the dedicated website (JAPAN RAILPASS Reservation), you can also bookreserved-seat tickets on the same website.

Day of boarding：
Ticket gate

Day of boarding:
While on the train⚫Take your oversizedbaggage with you⚫Store the baggage inthe designated space“Baggage area” behind therearmost seat in the train car*If you bring oversized baggage into the train without an advance reservation,
you will be charged a carry-on fee (1,000 JPY; tax included) and berequired to store your baggage in the space designated by the train crew.