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Post by bjmillar on Sept 5, 2016 9:04:16 GMT -5
On the Insider's Japan tour, the guide states that we'll need a second, smaller bag for overnight in the ryokan and also for the extension to Hiroshima. It is suggested that we have a wheeled bag. In the practical travel tips, the suggestion is for a soft sided bag that folds inside the larger bag. We typically travel with bags that fit into overhead bins. Does this qualify as a small enough bag for the overnight?
What have others done?
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Post by Sarah on Sept 5, 2016 21:17:11 GMT -5
We will be taking this tour in November- I haven't received my practical tips yet, but I have traveled extensively around Japan by train (I live in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan), and I tend to take a small wheeled carryon for overnights. Lighter is better as you will likely have to store the bag overhead on a rack (shinkansen / Hida Wide View Express / express trains), so choose something that is easy to lift should you have to. I normally take a wheeled bag as I don't like putting fabric bags directly down on the floor (which I've had to do during peak travel times / when trains are crowded), and it's easier to navigate through the stations, especially the narrow wickets for train gates.
Hope this helps,
Sarah
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Post by Odysseys Unlimited on Sept 6, 2016 8:48:09 GMT -5
Hi bjmillar,
If you'll be traveling only with a wheeled carry-on, that should be fine for the ryokan and the extension. Please note that Practical Tips offers more general travel information; your best bet is to follow the guidelines in the material for your specific trip. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Service department, toll-free at (888) 370-6765 or by email:
customerservice@odysseys-unlimited.com
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Post by bjmillar on Sept 7, 2016 9:56:02 GMT -5
Thank you!
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Post by Mel on Oct 27, 2016 19:31:47 GMT -5
Just returned from Japan tour. My total luggage consisted of a Travelpro 21-inch rollaboard (4 wheels) and a Jansport backpack (bookbag). The seat pitch on the trains was big enough that I could leave the rollaboard in front of me (I'm short so I don't need a lot of legroom) but it fit on the overhead rack. I found the 4-wheeled bag easier to handle (can be pushed) as opposed to the 2-wheeled bag that a companion brought (had to be pulled).
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