shinkansen with dog and cat

How to travel with dogs and cats on the Shinkansen

Can I even ride the Shinkansen?

Pets and Shinkansen

You can carry your pet as long as the combined weight of the carrier and pet is within 10kg.

Rules for placing

Shinkansen Manners for Dogs and Cats

Limited to dogs, cats, birds, or similar small animals

Excluding wild animals and snakes

Put in a carrier case that is within the specified size and weight

Pet carts and pet buggies are not allowed as the total exceeds the pet case limit

Purchase a hand luggage ticket (290 yen) at the ticket gate

Please note that you cannot purchase this ticket from a vending machine

Avoid sticking your face or body out of the carrying case

You also need to take measures to prevent the outside from being seen from the inside so that the child does not get excited

You must take care of all the things you bring in and store yourself

Carry Case Size

The total length, width and height must be within 120cm, and the weight of the pet and carrier must be within 10kg

For dogs, only small and medium-sized dogs are allowed

Things to note when taking your pet on the Shinkansen

Seats cannot be reserved for pets

Seats for dogs cannot be reserved on the Shinkansen because you do not need to purchase a ticket

Dogs must be trained not to bark

Dogs riding on a Shinkansen for the first time may get excited and bark in places that are different from usual.

Make sure your pet goes to the toilet beforehand.

Your pet is not used to long trips. You can also make them wear manner pants.

Choose a seat that you can move around in.

We recommend a seat that is close to the deck and easy to move around in case something happens, such as a barking dog.

Avoid peak seasons and times when the bus is likely to be crowded

This is also necessary to prevent trouble with other passengers

Stress management when boarding is also important

It is likely that your pet will become wary or excited in a place with a different atmosphere or smell than usual, so it is important to reassure it.

Get your pet used to a carrier or cage

If your pet is always in a cage, it won’t be afraid of small spaces

Put in their favorite treats and toys

It will be a long time, so we need to create the usual atmosphere

If your pet can’t be quiet, prepare some sleeping pills

If you have some on hand, owners can rest easy

Summary

It’s a long, unfamiliar journey, so your dog may become stressed. By taking good care of your dog, he’ll be able to stay healthy and have fun on the trip.

However, only healthy small to medium-sized dogs weighing around 8kg can ride.
Older dogs and those with chronic illnesses may find it physically difficult to travel by Shinkansen.

Comasuke Pet Taxi in Hokusetsu, Osaka handles long distances, so please contact us if you need help.

We also provide transportation to Shin-Osaka Station.

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