Used JR Pass since 2001. No Nozomi.
JR West Kansai Wide Pass, Sanyo Pass, Sanyo-Shikoku-Kyushu Passes: Nozomi allowed (unreserved cars only for Kansai Wide Pass). Of course these don't help you between Tokyo and Kyoto/Osaka.
Last edited by beep88; Dec 31, 2013 at 4:58 pm