Jr pass or single tickets

Hi there,

For your itinerary it is likely to be more cost-effective to purchase your tickets individually. However, the JR Pass will cover all of your itinerary and so it is still an option worth looking into if you feel that a pass is better suited for you.

You are right, the JR Pass doesn't include the Nozomi services between Tokyo and Osaka/Kyoto, but you'll still be able to ride the regular shinkansen which is already extremely fast - the Nozomi service is mostly for commuters hence why it is not included. You do have the option to purchase an add-on ticket to the JR Pass that will include a desired Nozomi route, e.g. for Tokyo to Kyoto.

Hope this helps!

Alexis