Is the JR Pass worth it for your trip?
Pick your route, get the 2026 math in seconds — buy or skip, with every leg's fare shown.
- The pass jumped to 50,000 yen in 2023 and you can no longer assume it pays off
- You are adding up shinkansen fares by hand and second-guessing your own total
- A generic answer ignores which of your legs the pass actually covers
2026 fare tablesEvery leg shownNo account to see the answer
Deterministic 2026 fare tables, not model guesswork — every leg's yen amount is shown so you can check the math yourself.
Your route
TokyoKyotoOsaka
Pass prices rise on 2026-10-01. The date you buy decides which price you pay.
Verdict
Skip the pass
Save ¥36,100 by skipping
- Individual tickets
- ¥13,900
- With the pass
- ¥50,000
- Pass price
- ¥50,000
Priced at the rates in effect until 30 September 2026. Non-reserved fares.
See all 2 legs and what the pass covers
| Leg | Ticket | With pass |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo → KyotoNozomi needs a supplement | ¥13,320 | included |
| Kyoto → Osaka | ¥580 | included |
Buy tickets individually — at the station or online when you arrive.
Must book ahead4 to book
- Ghibli Museumdate locked
- Shibuya Skydate locked
- teamLab Planets TOKYOdate locked
- USJ Express Passdate locked
Each one has a different booking window. Unlock the exact dates, the official booking channel for each, and a reminder before the one that opens on a fixed date.