Hi there - I am considering buying the First Class (Green car) JR pass. My journey includes two Tokyo - Osaka Hikari travels on the Shinkansen. Is there a Green Car option on this route using the JR First Class pass. I read somewhere that there is no Green Car on the JR West Hikari route. Can you clarify?
Green Car Option
Hello there,
I can confirm that there are Green Class seats on these trains. Generally a lot!
I think what you read may be referring to the old Hikari Rail Star between Shin-Osaka and Hakata. These did not run a Green Car but you won't be using them anyway.
Hope this helps,
Daniel
Very helpful. Thank you!
Another question, if I may. How does the cut off for the 7 Day pass work?
If I activate on a Friday at 6pm (August 7), is the 7 day pass valid till 6pm the following Friday (August 14). If I am coming back to Tokyo on the Shinkansen on August 14th, do I have to start my journey before 6pm or complete the journey before midnight on the 14th?
Hi there,
We have all the details about this:
http://www.jrpass.com/blogs/can-i-use-my-jr-pass-with-breaks-between-days

