Thank you all for the replies. A few more questions

>>Unless this is a Japanese holiday, there is no need to make such advance bookings. There are non-reserved cars if you just want to jump on a train.>>

The exact day is April 19. We'd return to Tokyo a few days later, then fly out on the 26th. Do any of these sound like problem days?

>>the second fastest, 'Hikari', is. It only takes a few more minutes than a Nozomi, and often uses the same rolling stock>>

Looking at the schedule, there seem to be lots of Nozomi and almost no Hikari. The ride seems to take about 2:20 on the Nozomi and 2:40 on the Hikari, which is not much of a difference.

>>I find the green pass well worth it. >>

Do you mean *both* pass v. a la carte and green v. ordinary are worthwhile?

By the way, what does the NRT express cost? I couldn't find it on the web site.


[This message has been edited by richarddd (edited Jan 03, 2004).]