- Make sure you get a JR Rail Pass before you fly to Japan. This would cover your return journey to Kyoto. You cannot use the fastest bullet trains, so make sure you check. If you reserve your seats at a JR Rail Pass counter, they will ensure you are on the correct train.
- If traveling over a meal time, buy a delicious Bento box before boarding.
- Sit in seats D&E (both ways) for views of Mt Fuji.