Item;JR Central Rule

Free allowance;2 pieces per passenger, each max 30 kg, 250 cm total (L + W + H), with a max length of 200 cm Luggage up to 160 cm;No restrictions, no reservation needed Oversized luggage (160–250 cm);Allowed only with a seat reservation that includes an oversized-luggage area. Without one, you pay a 1,000 yen fee on board. Oversized-luggage compartment;Fits 1 piece up to 80 × 60 × 40 cm Luggage over 250 cm;Not allowed on the train Strollers and prams;Exempt from the oversized-luggage rules. Up to 250 cm total in the racks or deck storage without a reservation. An oversized-area seat can be reserved for extra space. Bicycles;Sports and cycling bikes must be disassembled and packed in a bike travel bag. Folding bikes must be folded and bagged. Not subject to the oversized-luggage reservation rules. Sports equipment;Exempt from the oversized-luggage rules. Allowed even over the length limit if in a dedicated case or bag that can stand upright in the car. A reservation is needed to use the oversized space. Musical instruments;Same rules as sports equipment. Up to 250 cm in the racks or deck storage without a reservation. Small animals;In a case of max 120 cm total (L + W + H), case + animal max 10 kg. 290 yen per case. Show the case to staff at the departure station. Cloth slings are not allowed. Wheelchairs and mobility aids;Max about 120 cm long or high and 70 cm wide. Electric wheelchairs must have four wheels. Mention any oversized luggage when booking a wheelchair seat. Luggage delivery;LUGGAGE EXPRESS: paid same-day delivery from hotel or station to hotel, for pieces up to 200 cm total Prohibited items;Hazardous materials, sharp objects, stoves and offensive-smelling items. Petrol, kerosene and diesel are banned in any amount. Consumer flammables;Alcohol, cosmetics and hairspray are limited to 2 L or 2 kg in total

Item;JR East Rule

Free allowance;Up to 2 pieces per passenger (personal items like handbags or umbrellas don't count), each max 30 kg, 250 cm total (L + W + H), with a max length of 2 m Oversized luggage (161–250 cm);No reservation and no extra fee. Stored first come, first served in the overhead racks, floor spaces or designated storage areas. Luggage over the limits;Not allowed. There are no luggage-only reservations. Crowded trains;Staff may refuse luggage on very crowded trains Luggage tags;Not required Strollers;Free, no reservation, no need to fold. If there is no storage area, keep it at your feet without blocking others. Bicycles;Free, no reservation. Must be disassembled or folded and fully enclosed in a dedicated bag (rinko bag), including saddle and tyres. Assembled bikes are not allowed, except on certain designated trains. Sports equipment;Skis, snowboards, surfboards, etc. are free with no reservation, in a dedicated bag or case. They may exceed the 2 m limit if they can stand upright. Ski and oversized luggage spaces are first come, first served and may be limited in ski season. Musical instruments;Free, no reservation, in a case. They may exceed the 2 m limit if they can stand upright. Small animals;Dogs, cats, etc. fully enclosed in a carrier of max 120 cm total (L + W + H), animal + carrier max 10 kg. Show the carrier at the ticket gate and buy a Carry-on Baggage Ticket (¥290 per animal) before boarding. Animal rules;Animals cannot be carried in arms, on a leash or in a sling. Wild animals and snakes are not allowed. Small birds, insects and fish in small quantities travel free. Wheelchairs and mobility aids;Max 120 cm long or high and 70 cm wide. Ask station staff for boarding help, confirm with JR East before buying a ticket and arrive early. Luggage services;Luggage storage and delivery at some JR-EAST Travel Service Centers Prohibited items;Flammable liquids, poisons and acids, high-pressure gases, pesticides, explosives and improperly packed blades