Tokyo - Hakata

Hi there,

I am looking to purchase the 7 days JR Pass for my trip in October.

However, I noticed that the JR Pass does not cover the Kyushu Shinkansen.

I understand that I would need to take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka, thereafter, change to another Shinkansen to Hakata, but I am not sure if the train I am required to change is on Kyushu Shinkansen.

My question is :

1. How do I go to Tokyo to Hakata with my 7 Days JR Pass?

2. Will I be able to get around Fukuoka with my 7 Days JR Pass as I noticed the JR Pass Maps covered are mainly Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.

3. If I am able to get around Fukuoka with my 7 Days JR pass, is there a map that I can make reference to in order to plan my trips?

4. How do I read the timetable for the Shinkansen as I would need to plan to and fro HAKATA? I understand that the journey is about 5 hours odd to and fro.

Thank you