Would it make sense for me to use the JR pass?

Hi there,

For your itinerary, purchasing individual tickets would be the more cost-effective option. However, the JR Pass does offer added convenience, as you would not need to purchase tickets for each journey separately. Instead, you would simply make seat reservations for the Shinkansen you wish to use.

If minimising costs is your priority, individual tickets are likely the better choice. If you value the flexibility and convenience of having most of your rail travel covered under a single pass, the JR Pass may still be worth considering.

I hope this helps!

Kind Regards,

Mariko