Authentic Japan · JR Pass Calculator

Is the Japan Rail Pass worth it for your trip?

Add the long-distance train rides you plan to take. We add up the regular reserved-seat fares and compare them with the 7, 14 and 21-day Japan Rail Pass at the prices that apply from October 1, 2026.

Your train journeys

Example: a first-time loop
  1. ¥14,170
  2. ¥11,740
  3. ¥19,760

Regular fares in total: ¥45,670

Compared with the Japan Rail Pass

  • 7-day pass¥53,000Costs ¥7,330 more
  • 14-day pass¥84,000Costs ¥38,330 more
  • 21-day pass¥105,000Costs ¥59,330 more

Individual tickets are cheaper for this route. A regional pass may still save money; see the comparison below.

Before you decide

  • Pass prices are the official ordinary-car adult prices for purchases from October 1, 2026: ¥53,000 (7 days), ¥84,000 (14 days) and ¥105,000 (21 days). Children pay half.
  • Fares are typical reserved-seat fares and change by season by a few hundred yen. They are a guide, not a quote.
  • The standard pass does not cover the Nozomi and Mizuho trains without an extra ticket. It does cover the Hikari and Kodama.
  • City subways, private railways and most buses are not covered, so budget for them separately.

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