Night train in japan?

Question:

hey guys,
will be going to japan for a few days this august. will be going to hakone for a day then will be back in tokyo for the night. but to avoid this cost of accommadation, i am looking for some night train.

i have a japan rail pass and i want a night train to hiroshima from either odawara or tokyo. are there any such trains? and where can i find the timetables?

thanks!

Answer:

JR Pass does not cover all fares for a night train even if there is one between Tokyo and Hiroshima. You have to pay night train fee. So it's not a good idea to take a night train with JR Pass.