I’m gonna be visiting my family and am planning to take my suitcase along with me. It’s not oversized and can easily fit in the overhead compartments of JR trains/Shinkansen.
Haven’t traveled much during peak season so I don’t know what the luggage situation will be like aboard the trains. As others will probably also bring their luggage, will it be difficult to find overhead luggage space?
I do also have the option to take a smaller bag (non-rigid/ kinda like a duffel bag) but I will probably buy some stuff while returning which makes the suitcase a bit more convenient (larger storage).
I have booked/reserved all tickets and would like to know whether I should take a smaller bag and buy less stuff when returning or take my suitcase with me.
P.S. I will also be using local lines/trains as well to reach/leave the main larger station where the Shinkansen stops.