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The simple calculation
List every long distance JR train you plan to take. Add the one way price of each. If the total reaches or beats the pass price, the JR Pass wins.
JR Pass calculator: is the pass worth it for your trip?
Wondering if the JR Pass is worth it for your itinerary? Add up your shinkansen rides with the simple method below and compare to the pass price.
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Common one way shinkansen prices in 2026
- Tokyo to Kyoto: 14,170 yen.
- Tokyo to Osaka: 14,720 yen.
- Tokyo to Hiroshima: 19,760 yen.
- Tokyo to Hakata: 23,810 yen.
- Tokyo to Sendai: 11,410 yen.
- Tokyo to Hakodate: 23,760 yen.
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Example calculations
- Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo: around 32,000 yen, 7 day pass at 50,000 yen loses unless you add a side trip.
- Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Tokyo: around 53,000 yen, 7 day pass wins.
- Tokyo, Hakata, Nagasaki, Kyoto, Tokyo: around 70,000 yen, 7 day pass wins comfortably.
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Order the right pass from GetJRPass
Once your numbers point to the JR Pass, order from GetJRPass. Worldwide shipping, local currency checkout and clear instructions to activate in Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions.
Does the calculator include local trains?
Local JR trains in big cities are free with the pass. They are bonus savings on top of the shinkansen math.
What if my plans change?
The pass covers unlimited rides, so changes only make it more valuable.
Where do I get exact prices?
Use the JR site for live prices, or ask GetJRPass support to help estimate.
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