We are family of five arriving NRT on Thursday, April 7 at 2:40pm.
Our plan is to clear customs, collect baggage, exchange Japan Rail Pass.
Make 5:30pm reservation to take Hikari Shinkansen to Osaka.
Take Narita Express to Shinagawa Station. Does this sound like a good (doable) plan?
Main question is: since this will be “rush hour” will it be difficult (or impossible) to make reservation for family of 5…..is it advisable to purchase Green Card Rail Pass? Would the Green Card Rail Pass increase chances to reserve 5 seats at rush hour?
We plan to return on Shinkansen (Osaka to Tokyo) on April 11.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!