My husband and I are coming to Japan late September/early October and have the follow as our tentative itinerary:
Arrive Osaka (ITM), limousine bus to Nara
Nara - 2 nights
Kyoto - 4 nights
This is where I need help. From Kyoto, we want to head to the Alps. We're looking at Kanazawa, Takayama, Gujo-Hachiman and Matsumoto as our destinations before heading to Hakone. We have a potential of seven nights in the Alps, but need to be able to get from one place to another in a manner than makes sense. Could you help?
Hakone - 2 nights
Tokyo - 6 nights
Depart NRT
In addition to the logistical questions, what passes make the most sense? I'm not sure a 21 day pass would be to our advantage because I don't think it works on the buses.
Please help me firm up my schedule. Thank you!