Again, many thanks. I'm going to print this and take it with me. Although I am not all that cost sensitive, I am surprised about the cost of the train between Kyoto and Tokyo.

If it fits in the schedule I would like to go to a baseball game in Tokyo or Osaka while we are there. If it ends up being Osaka, I guess that would add a few yen to the train total, but still be cheaper to buy individually.

Any thoughts on the "green car." is that much better/worth it. I'm used to my train travel being on Amtrak so clearly anything will be an improvement.