carry on during bullet train trips
Unclear if we can take an "carry on" actual roll on besides our Tauck duffle with us? HELP. We leave to start our pre Tauck travel in 2 days! Thanks
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Unclear if we can take an "carry on" actual roll on besides our Tauck duffle with us? HELP. We leave to start our pre Tauck travel in 2 days! Thanks
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A duffle is what we took as well as the others on our trip to Japan. Whatever you bring, you are responsible for taking on and off the train. The trains in Japan are on time with very little time to board and depart the train. Somewhere around two minutes I think. Our TD always instructed us to stand and line up just before the train reaches the station. You would be surprised how quickly the time goes by during the boarding and exiting process as there are many people trying to do the same. I hope this helps.
What Mimitravels said is also true in Germany. You better get on or off quickly because the door is going to close.
I haven't read the Tauck guidance, but if you are restricted to a duffle, I find it hard to believe you will be allowed a rolling carry-on as well since you travel everywhere by train unless luggage is transported separately by truck. As Mimi said, loading luggage on a train that may not stop very long can be problematic, I know it is in Europe as well. My suggestion is fill each duffle, but carry extra stuff in a backpack.
This past spring I did the Essence of Japan tour. It was one of my favorite tours. You only use the Tauck duffle when you go to Gero Onsen for one night. Tauck does not want any carry-on roller bags on the train as everyone needs to board and depart quickly as Mimitravels stated. On days you travel by train all luggage except handheld items such as a purse or small backpack are forwarded to the next hotel via truck. This includes your large checked piece of luggage and any rolling cabin bags.
Bring a small duffle with you for the train ride. It’s the one night stay at the Onsen. As someone noted, the train doors open and close very fast, so don’t wait until the train stops to retrieve your bag. Get it when the TD tells you and stand up ready to move!! Enjoy.