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JR Pass Calculator
Select your Japan routes. See instantly whether the JR Pass saves money — or whether individual shinkansen tickets are cheaper for your trip.
Your Japan Itinerary
Ordinary class (adult). Green car versions: ¥70k / ¥110k / ¥140k.
Result
Select your routes on the left and click Calculate to see whether the JR Pass is worth it for your specific itinerary.
JR Pass Break-Even Reference
| Pass | Price | You need this much in tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 7-day | ¥50,000 | e.g. Tokyo→Kyoto→Hiroshima→Osaka round trip (≈¥50,000) |
| 14-day | ¥80,000 | e.g. 7-day itinerary + Kyushu or Tohoku extension |
| 21-day | ¥100,000 | e.g. Full Japan traverse or multiple island-hopping |
Pass prices are current ordinary-adult prices reviewed Sep 6, 2026. Route fares are planning values and must be checked for the exact train, seat and purchase channel.
How the JR Pass Calculator Works
This calculator compares the total cost of buying individual shinkansen and JR train tickets for each leg of your trip against the flat price of a 7, 14, or 21-day JR Pass.
The JAPAN RAIL PASS covers eligible JR Shinkansen, limited express and local trains plus specified JR services. Nozomi and Mizuho are not covered by the pass alone; a pass holder must buy the separate official NOZOMI MIZUHO Ticket for the eligible journey before boarding.
Ticket prices in this calculator are the standard ordinary-class adult fares for the fastest JR Pass-eligible service on each route. Round-trip routes are counted as two tickets.
What the JR Pass Does Not Cover
- Nozomi and Mizuho without the separate pass-holder NOZOMI MIZUHO Ticket
- Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway — use Suica or a Tokyo Subway Ticket
- Keisei Skyliner from Narita (the N'EX is covered)
- Private railways (Kintetsu, Hankyu, Keio, etc.)
- Non-JR buses and taxis
Route Patterns That Favor the JR Pass
Use the route selector above. A route name alone is not enough to produce a current ticket total because the train, seat, season and purchase channel can change the fare.
| Itinerary | Individual tickets | 7-day Pass | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select your routes above, compare the planning total with the pass price, then verify each fare and coverage rule before buying. Airport journeys are not added because N'EX fares depend on the exact destination and ticket. | |||
Individual ticket costs are Hikari ordinary adult one-way fares. Use the calculator above for your exact itinerary.
When the JR Pass Is NOT Worth It
- Staying in Tokyo only — the JR Pass has almost no value inside Tokyo vs a Suica card
- Tokyo to Kyoto and back only — verify the current round-trip fare and compare it with the pass price
- Short day trips from Tokyo — Nikko, Kamakura, Yokohama are cheap on individual tickets
- Flying between Osaka and Hokkaido — do not count that flight as covered JR travel
- Using Nozomi or Mizuho — add the separate pass-holder ticket required for each eligible journey
Decision Summary
Compare the totals: the current ordinary pass prices are ¥50,000 for 7 days, ¥80,000 for 14 days and ¥100,000 for 21 days. Use only journeys that the pass actually covers.
Check the remaining gaps: verify each route fare, the pass validity window, non-JR sections and any separate NOZOMI MIZUHO Ticket before buying.
JR Pass Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this JR Pass calculator?
This calculator uses visible ordinary-adult route fare assumptions reviewed in 2026. Actual fares vary by train, seat, season and purchase channel. Confirm each current fare before relying on the result.
Does the JR Pass price include the N'EX from Narita?
The JAPAN RAIL PASS covers eligible Narita Express travel, but this calculator does not add a fixed N'EX amount because the fare depends on your airport station, Tokyo destination and ticket. Add the current fare for your exact journey separately.
Can I use the JR Pass on the Nozomi shinkansen?
Not with the pass alone. A valid JAPAN RAIL PASS holder can use an eligible Nozomi or Mizuho service only after buying the separate official NOZOMI MIZUHO Ticket for that journey before boarding.
Where do I buy the JR Pass?
Check the current purchase channels and prices on the official JAPAN RAIL PASS price page. The price can depend on the product and sales channel.
Is there a JR Pass for just Tokyo to Kyoto?
The nationwide pass starts at ¥50,000 for 7 days. Compare the current individual Tokyo–Kyoto fare with that price, then add only other JR journeys that fit the same validity period.