What pass do I need to buy if the JR Pass does not include Nozomi and Mizuho trips

Hi there,

You do not need Nozomi or Mizuho trains for your itinerary and a JR Pass would definitely be your best option. The Nozomi/Mizuho trains are faster than regular Shinkansen services but they go to the same places as the regular services and are typically used more by commuters, hence why they are not included in the JR Pass. If you have any difficulty planning I’d suggest using the Japan Travel website - I’ve linked an example journey of Tokyo —> Hiroshima, and ticked the ‘Japan Rail Pass’ box to show routes that can be done with the JR Pass.

Kind regards,

Alexis