Hi all, would anyone kindly advise me about our proposed itinerary in Japan? We are two first time travellers to japan, arriving May 27th and departing June 15th. We plan on getting the 14 day JR pass but could also get the 21 day pass if necessary. What would be best?
So far our itinerary is as follows:
Tokyo 5 nights -possible day trip to Nikko
Overnight in Yudanaka at a Ryokan, spend the next day at the Monkey Park
Shinkansen to Kyoto
4/5 nights Kyoto - day trip to Nara sometime here
2 nights Osaka - not sure about this part
Go to Naoshima and overnight there
Next day see hiroshima and overnight at Miyajima ( unsure about this part)
Back to Tokyo for 4 nights with a day trip to Fuji Q
Can anyone comment on the feasibility of this itinerary? Are we moving around too much? Could we get away with the 14 day rail pass or do we just spring for the 21 day?
Other places I was considering are Takayama, but unsure of how to fit it in, and Hakone, any thoughts on these destinations? Is takayama too difficult to squeeze in on this trip?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Nicole :