Is it worth it?

Hi there,

A JR Pass wouldn't be your most cost-effective option - my recommendation would be to purchase your tickets individually or consider a Hokuriku Arch Pass, although this would make your journey times longer between Tokyo and Kyoto at the benefit of a lower price.

You can take luggage with you without having to prebook as long as its combined dimensions do not exceed 250cm. More info on this can be found on our blog post here.

Hope this helps!

Alexis