Shinkansen

Japan Rail Pass

A JR Pass is a personal transportation pass specifically for foreign travelers. There are two types of passes – Whole Japan Pass and other regional passes. Depending on the pass you’ve purchased, you’ll be able to access all relevant train lines operated by Japan Railways, including all trains on the JR railway network as well as JR Kyushu, JR Shikoku, JR West, JR Central, JR East and JR Hokkaido. You’ll also be able to access other means of transportation like the JR Bus, JR Ferry and monorails.

Source: Klook 

Check if your JR Pass covers all trains. In our case, our Ordinary-type pass didn't inlcude Nozomi and Mizuho trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines.