You can use most JR Trains (including bullet trains) with the pass with the exception of the Nozomi Bullet Train (Shinkansen). The Shinkansen operate three types: Nozomi, Hikari and Kodama. Nozomi have the least stops therefore can get you to your destination quicker. Hikari trains are express but have more stops than Nozomi. Kodama have more stops than Hikari again so if traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto, try to use the Hikari trains where possible.
Example 2:
Journey Time from Tokyo Station – Kyoto Station using NOZOMI Shinkansen = 2 hrs 22 min
Journey Time from Tokyo Station – Kyoto Station using HIKARI Shinkansen = 2 hrs 53 mins
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