14 day pass looks same price as single tickets

Hi Jerry,

Here's a quick check of your prices:

1. Tokyo > Odawara: ¥3,840 (35mins, 83km)
2. Odawara > Takayama: ¥12,110 (240mins, 448km)
3. Takayama > Kyoto: ¥9,980 (190mins, 314km)
4. Kyoto > Kanazawa: ¥6,910 (124mins, 224km)
5. Kanazawa > Tokyo: ¥12,710 (247mins, 460km)

JR ticket cost: ¥45,550 for 5 legs

• 14 day Japan Rail Pass (¥45,100) saving: ¥450

These prices will differ slightly due to exact trains used, however it seems like your calculations are generally correct. Note that if you did use the 14 day pass any further JR travel will be free. For example you will be able to get some use of the JR Pass around Tokyo, and could also use it to travel to or from the airport.

Currently JR tickets are only available to purchase online in Japanese, however you will be able to easily purchase these tickets from the JR ticket office on arrival in Japan.

Hope this helps!