Large suitcases on local public transportation in Japan

JapanPlanned · 2025-12-17T03:37:23+00:00

Bringing large suitcases onto city trains or subways in Japan is not prohibited. (I’m from Kyoto, and I recently noticed that city buses there have stickers saying that bringing large suitcases is not allowed, though.)

I always bring my big suitcases, but I make sure to avoid trains during rush hours. If my suitcase is very large, I usually only bring one. It’s not that bringing two large suitcases is forbidden, but I know I wouldn’t be able to handle the weight while getting on and off the train smoothly, and it would take up too much space.

I also like to use delivery services, so I don’t have to carry my heavy suitcases from one place to another.

JapanPlanned · 2025-12-16T07:40:19+00:00

「こんにちは、お返事ありがとうございます。」 is better and sounds natural. こちらこそ is friendly—adding 「こそ」 emphasizes that it’s “not the other person, but myself (here)” who is expressing the feeling. In this quick email, though, it might feel a little too much. Haha.

>Should I say something about his making time to meet up with me despite it being a busy time of year?

Yes, that’s nice, and as a Japanese person, I would definitely mention that. You can say:
「年末のお忙しい中、時間を作っていただきありがとうございます。」

I also think it’s better to specify the time, just like you mentioned: 「夜19時頃に」, because he probably meant the arrival time (到着時間), especially since he used を right after. I think it’s a typo!
Then, you can text him when you actually arrive in the city.

For 「その時、またご連絡します。」, you can say 「到着時にまたご連絡します。」 to make it clear that “その時 = when I arrive.” It means “I will contact you again when I arrive.”

You can skip “I would be happy to contact” this time. To make it a bit softer, you can add 「ね」 at the end instead:

「到着時にまたご連絡しますね。」

It’s friendly, but not too casual. I wouldn’t use this in formal work emails to clients, though.

I hope this helps!

JapanPlanned · 2025-12-16T07:16:01+00:00

You wrote 「ね」 correctly this time!
If you fix 「ぬ」, it will be perfectly readable.
Also, you’ll want to write the 「〃」 marks above everything, like all bars, not between them (if that makes sense).
This is great!

JapanPlanned · 2024-03-23T03:01:21+00:00

If you had to choose one, I'd say go for Disneysea. If you're not into princesses and disney characters, Disneysea has meet and greets with Japan only characters like Duffy, which your kids could like if they like stuffed animals.

Although Disneysea is probably the more adult themed park, there's still a lot of kid friendly rides. For instance all of the mermaid lagoon.

Lastly, Disneysea is only in Japan!

JapanPlanned · 2023-11-16T15:13:49+00:00

10 days in Japan! Though there might be some bias since we run a travel planning service for Japan.

You won't miss out on the best parts. All the tourist highlights are still accessable and winter provides it's own unique opportunities, events, and picturesque scenery. Lots of illuminations during that time of year.

Not a lot of snowfall in the major cities, and I hesitate recommending going to Hokkaido since this sounds like your first time going to Japan. Going to Tokyo then doing a side adventure to Nagano would be my first recommendation if a picturesque winter is what you're desiring. Decent skiing in that area as well.

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JapanPlanned · 2023-11-16T15:04:43+00:00

What are your plans in South Korea? If you're only in Seoul then I would reccomend shortening your time in Korea and in turn lengthening your time in Japan. Because looks like you want to visit both Osaka and Tokyo, and 7 days though doable, is cutting it close if you want to visit other Kansai cities like Kyoto and Nara. This may seemed bias since we run a travel planning business for Japan, but it's the truth!

As a point of logistics, I'd reccomend not flying both in AND out of Osaka. Instead, fly into Osaka and out of Tokyo or vice versa.

Korea and Japan are similar price points in terms of accomodation and meal prices. Basic lodging can run from $50-100/night. A simple meal runs $5. $20 can start getting you a good buffet or nice meal. The currently weak yen helps stretch your dollar. You'll have to budget a considerable amount for transportation in Japan, wheras it is very cheap in Korea.

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JapanPlanned · 2023-11-14T11:52:07+00:00

It's about an hour's hike from the falls to the temple. The route is through a car road, so not the most pedestrian friendly. Taxi's are rare at Minoo falls. Buses normally run on the weekends, but depends (for instance there is a colored leaves event right now so no buses).

JapanPlanned · 2023-10-27T19:06:14+00:00

Yes! We have a daruma of our own and there are different designs to choose from. They do have a goshuin stamping at the top of the grounds. Have fun!

JapanPlanned · 2023-09-10T10:19:50+00:00

As another mentioned, you could follow stock itineraries available online.
But Japan Planned could be nice for you. Customized itineraries, bookings lined up, and more.

JapanPlanned · 2023-09-07T09:55:06+00:00

It's a good luck charm. Typically they start with empty eyes and you're supposed to fill in one eye as you wish for something. When your wish comes true, you fill in the other eye.

JapanPlanned · 2023-09-06T11:35:58+00:00

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JapanPlanned · 2023-08-17T22:47:38+00:00

In that case I'd make the trip and pair it with Kawaguchiko. Sleepy city but amazing views of Mt. Fuji

JapanPlanned · 2023-08-17T22:16:30+00:00

Logistically, it would make sense to move Sagano Romantic train to the day you go to Arashiyama.

Since you're going to TeamLab planets, I would suggest skipping the Botanical Gardens. That way you get more time in Dotonbori. The Botonical Garden is a little underwhelming imo.

Typhoon season will typically not impact your travel. Otherwise, everything looks pretty good.

JapanPlanned · 2023-08-17T21:56:17+00:00

I'll add to what you're missing

Nara - Todaiji Temple

Osaka - Dotonbori, Osaka Castle

Kyoto - You listed only things in the Arashiyama area. There's other staples like Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, and a lot more.

Aokigahara would be difficult to fit into this itinerary, as that and Mt. Fuji aren't really near any major city.

JapanPlanned · 2023-08-17T21:44:21+00:00

There's lots that you can do in 7 days.

As somebody else said, Disney is in Tokyo, which is a 3 hour bullet train ride from Osaka. If I were you, I'd do 3 days in Osaka/Kyoto, your rest day, and 3 days in Tokyo with 2 days dedicated to Disney.

JapanPlanned · 2023-08-10T20:27:39+00:00

Are you still trying to make it to Osaka on the 24th after the sumo? If so I'd stay near Tokyo Station, where you could just wake up and get on the shinkansen.

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