JAPAN RAIL PASS · DO THE SUMS
Not for Kyoto.
Go ANY TIME
Checked 27 Sept 2026 · against the venue’s own site
JAPAN RAIL PASS · DO THE SUMS
Go ANY TIME
Preview pass · not a ticket or reservation
¥50,000 for seven days. Tokyo to Kyoto and back is ¥28,340. You need a third long leg before the pass wins — and it still won't put you on a Nozomi.
Scroll for what it costs ↓Is the Japan Rail Pass worth it?Not for Kyoto.
The break-even is the whole question. A Tokyo–Kyoto return leaves you ¥21,660 short of the 7-day pass, so the pass only starts winning if you add Hiroshima, Kanazawa or a comparable second run.
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| 7-day Ordinary, bought online Your row | ¥50k |
| 14-day Ordinary | ¥80k |
| 21-day Ordinary | ¥100k |
| 7-day Green Car | ¥70k |
| Tokyo → Kyoto, Nozomi reserved, regular season | ¥14.17k |
From the pass's own conditions of use:
“You cannot use ‘NOZOMI’ or ‘MIZUHO’ Shinkansen bullet trains (including non-reserved seats). In order to board these trains, you must pay for the basic fare and the limited express charge.”
japanrailpass.net · conditions for use
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