Should I buy the JR pass?

Hi there,

I think the best thing to decide is if you will visit Nara or not, it is possible but about 4 hours away by train from Tokyo. Generally it is better to stay a night there or in cities close by, like Kyoto or Osaka.

Once you have decided on your itinerary, it becomes much easier to match a JR Pass to your trip. You can use the JR Pass Fare Calculator to find an approximate ticket cost of a single route or even your full itinerary.

Hope this helps,
Daniel