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• Baggage fees are not included in your trip price; they are payable directly to the airlines.

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will need to pack according to the lower restrictions.

Your Luggage

Checked luggage

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one piece of checked luggage per person. Look for one with heavy nylon fabric, wrap-around
handles, built-in wheels, and a heavy-duty lockable zipper.

Carry-on bag

You are allowed one carry-on bag per person. We suggest a tote or small backpack that can be
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camera, etc—during driving excursions and walking trips.

A small bag is a necessity for certain portions of your trip.
There will be two occasions on the main trip when your main luggage (your suitcase or large
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Kanazawa. During these times you won’t have access to your main luggage, so you’ll need
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bag—whatever you feel comfortable with. It only needs to hold enough gear for three nights
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Travelers on the Hiroshima extension will also use this smaller bag during that extension.

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Locks
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luggage unlocked. Outside of the U.S. we strongly recommend locking your luggage as a
theft-prevention measure.

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