Hokuriku Arch Pass

Japan Traveller Questions
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We plan to travel from Tokyo to Kanazawa to Kyoto with the Hokuriku Arch Pass. Can we take the shinkansen directly from Kyoto back to Tokyo?
The alternative is to buy a 7-day JR Pass. You mentioned in your article that it costs only $200.21 for the 7-day pass. However, the price on the Japan Rail website is $352. Where do you get the $200.21, in case the Hokuriku Pass does not allow me to travel directly from Kyoto to Tokyo

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Hi there,
Our apologies but the info on that page is a little out of date and due for a refresh. From October 1, 2023 the national JR Pass cost increased from 29,000yen to 50,000yen (approx. $US350) so we no longer recommend it as being good value.
As far as travelling from Kyoto to Tokyo on the Tokaido Shinkansen, you can’t do it with a Hokuriku Arch Pass. Regular tickets from Kyoto to Tokyo are about $US90.
Greg

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Ok. That sounds more like it. I searched all over for the $200 7-day pass. So $165+$99 is still cheaper than the full $352 for the 7-day pass. Thank you.