JR Pass and other passes

Hello there,

I was looking around the internet and in this forum if my question is already answered. It kind of was but I am still so confused that I hope someone can help me.

My husband and I will travel to Japan for the first time. Now I try to find out which trains we need to take and if the JR Pass (or other passes) makes sense for us.

I am confused with the trains and information on the internet. Is there a trustful website that shows all train options? I looked at the website www.hyperdia.com but it doesn't give all options and it also showed wrong prices and times.

And do I buy tickets on a certain website or should I buy the ticket at the station?

I also don't know how I can find out if buying the JR Pass really saves me money.

This is our travel plan:

1. Tokyo to Hakone: Do, 16.Oktober
2. Hakone to Kyoto: Fr, 17.Oktober
3. Kyoto to Fukuoke: 19. Oktober
4. Fukuoka to Nara: 24. Oktober
5. Matsumoto to Tokyo: 27.Okt

For those 5 trips we will use the train (in between we rent a car at Fukuoke car and in Nara).

I very much appreciate every helpful info and recommendation.

Thank you!!!!!

Hyperdia is accurate; you might be having trouble with Fukuoka. The main station in Fukuoka is called Hakata (old name for the city) - Fukuoka station is in a completely different part of the country! Read this for more information on how to use Hyperdia and other train sites:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2323.html

I looked at the website www.hyperdia.com but it doesn't give all options and it also showed wrong prices and times.

What makes you think so?

Oh right, I understand now. Looks like Hyperdia was right and I typed in the wrong station. Thanks a lot for the hint. ;-)