Can I use JR Pass to Kyoto
The Japan Rail Pass is a special ticket offered by the JR Group to visitors from overseas, allowing unlimited travel on the JR Group's railways and local buses for 7, 14 or 21 days. It's exceptional value if you're planning to travel between multiple cities such as Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Tokyo.
How long is the JR Pass from Tokyo to Kyoto
A standard Tokyo to Kyoto trip with the JR Pass takes close to 2 hours and 40 minutes, taking the Hikari Shinkansen. Unlike Hikari, all Kodama trains need around 3 hours and 40 minutes to reach Kyoto from Tokyo.
Which Shinkansen is not covered by JR Pass
Does the JR Pass cover Nozomi and Mizuho trains The JR Pass is valid on all Shinkansen services in all the Shinkansen lines, except for the Nozomi and Mizuho services on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines. You will not have access to the trains with the fewest stops on the Tokaido and Sanyo lines.
Can I use the JR Pass to get around Tokyo
Can I use the Japan Rail Pass to get around Tokyo You can use the Japan Rail Pass to ride JR trains in Tokyo, including the JR Yamanote and JR Chūō-Sōbu lines. You cannot use the pass to ride any subway, bus, or private operator lines, with the exception of the Tokyo Monorail.
Which JR Pass covers Osaka and Kyoto
JR Kansai Area Pass
The JR Kansai Area Pass is a rail pass for exclusive use by foreign visitors to Japan, providing unlimited travel on local JR trains and buses in the Kansai Region around Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe, as well as on the Haruka limited express train to/from Kansai Airport.
How to get to Kyoto from Tokyo without JR Pass
Without JR Pass. The most effective and easiest way of getting to Kyoto from Tokyo is by Shinkansen, but it isn't the cheapest. There are different kinds of Shinkansen, the Nozomi, Hikari, and Kodama. Here is the price and duration for each kind of Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto (one way) during peak season.
How much is the toll from Tokyo to Kyoto
Approximate tolls (in yen)
| Kagoshima | Kyoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 30,000 | 11,500 |
| Aomori | 40,000 | 23,000 |
| Nagoya | 21,000 | 3,000 |
| Kyoto | 19,000 |
How much is the fee from Tokyo to Kyoto
The regular one way fare is around 28,000 yen, but discount tickets are usually available for around 9,000 to 14,000 yen. Driving between Tokyo and Kyoto via the Tomei and Meishin Expressways takes about five to six hours without breaks and traffic jams. The expressway toll is around 10,000 yen one way.
What trains are not included in JR Pass
The JAPAN RAIL PASS is not valid for any seats, reserved or non-reserved, on “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines. (The pass holders must take “HIKARI,” “SAKURA,” “KODAMA,” or “TSUBAME” trains.)
Is Osaka to Kyoto covered by JR Pass
Covered by JR Pass
The Shinkansen service which runs from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station is the fastest way and it's covered by the JR Pass. The bullet train time is only 15 minutes. If you don't have a JR Pass, the Shinkansen price for this journey is 1,420 yen.
Can I use JR Pass from Tokyo to Osaka
In Tokyo, you can catch the Shinkansen either at Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station, and then arrive to Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka. A one-way journey costs 13,620 yen (unreserved seat) or 14,340 yen (reserved seat), but with your JR Pass, you can avail of either without having to pay additional fees.
Is Tokyo Metro part of JR Pass
While the metro lines do no accept the JR Pass, other IC Cards, such as the Pasmo and Suica, may be used. These cards give you access to almost any train or bus in Tokyo, and are a perfect complement to the JR Pass.
Can I use JR Pass to go from Osaka to Kyoto
Covered by JR Pass
The Shinkansen service which runs from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station is the fastest way and it's covered by the JR Pass. The bullet train time is only 15 minutes. If you don't have a JR Pass, the Shinkansen price for this journey is 1,420 yen.
Can I use Suica card to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto
Yes, it can. Suica cards can be used anywhere the Suica IC card logo is displayed. It can also be used in convenience stores and vending machines outside of the Tokyo area. You cannot use the Suica to travel between Tokyo and Osaka, but you can use it to travel within cities such as Osaka and Kyoto.
How much does it cost from Tokyo to Kyoto
The regular one way fare is around 28,000 yen, but discount tickets are usually available for around 9,000 to 14,000 yen. Driving between Tokyo and Kyoto via the Tomei and Meishin Expressways takes about five to six hours without breaks and traffic jams. The expressway toll is around 10,000 yen one way.
How much is green car Tokyo to Kyoto
The Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto takes between 2 hours 20 minutes and a one-way ticket costs around ¥13,000 (unreserved) or ¥14,000 (reserved) for a seat in the ordinary car and ¥19,000 for a seat in the green car.
How much does it cost to drive from Tokyo to Kyoto
Tokyo to Kyoto travel options
| Mode of travel | Comfort | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ | From US$28.02 * (Rates updated daily) |
| Highway buses | ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ | From US$21.72 * (Rates updated daily) |
| Regular trains | ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ | US$58.57 * (Rates updated daily) |
| Driving | ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ | US$70.06 * (Rates updated daily) + |
How much is a bus ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto
There are also 34 train departures. The earliest bus departure from Tokyo is at 08:40 arriving to Kyoto at 17:15 the same day. While the latest bus departure is at 23:55 and arrives at 06:40 the following day. Prices for a one way adult ticket range from $20 to $93.
Does JR Rail Pass cover all of Japan
JR is the largest train company and covers travel around the whole of Japan using the world famous bullet trains. Subways, Metros, and non JR trains are not covered by the Japan rail pass.
Can you use JR Pass everywhere
The JR Pass can be used on almost all trains operated on the Nationwide JR (Japan Railway) network, as well as JR Kyushu, JR Shikoku, JR West, JR Center, JR East and JR Hokkaido. JR Pass access also includes the Shinkansen (bullet train), limited express, express, rapid and local trains.