An IC card may cover the basic-fare portion where valid, but an Express Train e-ticket or paper limited-express ticket is also required.
JR conventional limited express
Azusa: ticket, seat and baggage rules
Shinjuku · Hachioji · Kofu · Matsumoto
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What you need before boarding Azusa
A limited-express ticket is required in addition to the basic fare paid by IC card or ticket.
All ordinary-car seats can be assigned, but an unassigned-seat limited-express ticket may use a vacant seat; move if the reserved passenger arrives.
JR East does not require luggage reservations on conventional limited express trains; fitted storage is first-come, first-served.
An unassigned-seat ticket is not a reservation
With an unassigned-seat limited-express ticket, use a vacant seat and move if its reserved passenger arrives. Luggage space remains separate.
Baggage storage
Where your bag can go
E353 luggage compartment where fitted, otherwise a safe overhead rack or foot space.
The train information shows a luggage compartment; storage cannot be reserved separately and space remains first-come, first-served.
Carry-on boundary: JR East carry-on limit: up to 250 cm total dimensions, up to 2 m long and up to 30 kg per item.
Do not want to carry it?
Check storage at your station
If the bag is impractical to take onboard, use the separate station guide to check lockers and verified luggage-storage alternatives.
In one paragraph
Azusa rule summary
Azusa needs a limited-express ticket in addition to the basic fare; IC stored value alone is insufficient. Every seat can be assigned, but an unassigned-seat ticket may use a vacant seat until its reserved passenger arrives. Luggage reservations are not required. E353 layouts show a luggage compartment; otherwise use a safe overhead rack or foot space without blocking aisles or doors.
Special items: Sports equipment and musical instruments may exceed the length limit if upright storage in a dedicated bag or case is possible.