Kyoto to Shinagawa (Tokyo) by Shinkansen
| Fastest train (Nozomi/Mizuho class), reserved seat | ¥14,170 |
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| JR-Pass-covered train (Hikari/Sakura class), reserved seat | ¥13,850 |
Is a rail pass cheaper than these tickets? That depends on your full itinerary — every leg you ride, and how many days your trip lasts — not on the Kyoto–Shinagawa (Tokyo) fare alone. A pass that loses on one leg can still win across a whole trip, and vice versa.