Tokyo · Kyoto · Osaka · Hiroshima · Fukuoka · 2026
Is the JR Pass worth it for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Fukuoka?
Yes, if you return to Tokyo by train within 7 days. Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka → Hiroshima → Hakata → Tokyo costs ¥57,570 in individual Hikari reserved tickets, versus ¥50,000 for a 7-day JR Pass. The pass saves about ¥7,570 (¥4,570 at the ¥53,000 agency price). Flying home from Fukuoka flips it.
Checked October 13, 2026 (2026-10-13). One adult, regular season.The numbers
Individual tickets vs the 7-day JR Pass
| Journey (one adult) | Fare | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo → Kyoto | ¥13,850 | |
| Kyoto → Shin-Osaka | ¥1,450 | Non-reserved |
| Shin-Osaka → Hiroshima | ¥10,420 | |
| Hiroshima → Hakata | ¥9,100 | |
| Hakata → Tokyo | ¥22,750 | |
| Individual tickets total | ¥57,570 | |
| 7-day JR Pass, official online | ¥50,000 | Pass saves ¥7,570 |
| 7-day JR Pass, overseas agency (from Oct 1, 2026) | ¥53,000 | Pass saves ¥4,570 |
With a JR Pass, Hikari and Kodama are covered. Nozomi needs a separate NOZOMI MIZUHO Ticket per ride: ¥4,960 Tokyo–Kyoto or Tokyo–Shin-Osaka, ¥6,500 Tokyo–Hiroshima, ¥4,960 Shin-Osaka–Hakata. Without a pass, Nozomi reserved seats cost a few hundred yen more than the Hikari fares shown.
Fares and prices last checked October 13, 2026. Individual-ticket totals use window Hikari/Kodama regular-season ordinary reserved fares from TripWorth fare data. Peak season adds ¥200–¥400 per ride; off-peak subtracts ¥200. See 2026 price changes.
When the answer flips
What would make the other option cheaper?
- Flying from Fukuoka instead of taking the train back to Tokyo removes ¥22,750: tickets then total ¥34,820, and the pass loses by ¥15,180.
- If the route does not fit inside 7 consecutive days, the next option is the ¥80,000 14-day pass, which loses by ¥22,430.
- Riding Nozomi or Mizuho with the pass costs extra per ride (for example ¥4,960 Shin-Osaka–Hakata); two such rides cancel most of the saving.
- Peak-season surcharges of ¥200–¥400 per ride slightly favour the pass.
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FAQ
Common questions
Is the JR Pass worth it for Tokyo to Fukuoka?
For a full train loop back to Tokyo within 7 days, yes: ¥57,570 in tickets versus ¥50,000 for the pass.
How much is the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Hakata?
¥22,750 one way for a Hikari-equivalent regular-season ordinary reserved seat (¥22,220 non-reserved), checked 2026-10-13.
Should I fly back from Fukuoka?
If you fly, the train legs total ¥34,820, so individual tickets beat the ¥50,000 pass by ¥15,180.
Can I take Mizuho or Nozomi with a JR Pass?
Only with a separate NOZOMI MIZUHO Ticket for each ride, for example ¥4,960 between Shin-Osaka and Hakata.