Hi there and thank you for all the responses given to all the questions. Amazing responses.
My details are ..I fly into Haneda on 3.00 PM Wednesday 17 September.
(1) (a) then - after clearing customs - is it correct to board a monorail to Tokyo station. Does the (b) monorail require payment or is it courtesy/free?
On arrival at Tokyo station I look for the JR booth to validate my pass.
Once received, I understand I need to catch a JR train from Tokyo to Kyoto, but only a specific train.
(2) (a) what Is that train and is the departing platform easy to find? (b) Is there a requirement to booking a seat at that time of day, or do I just find a seat on the train and relax.
Once on the train I travel to the main station which is an easy walk (I understand) to the Kyoto Plaza in Mynami-Ku.
I'll have 3 nights and days to enjoy Kyoto.
On return on Sunday the 21st -
I'd like to be at Narita Airport by 3.00 pom..so am not sure what time to leave from Kyoto
(3) Do I just catch a train back to Tokyo ..and then find a JR train to Narita Airport.
Your advice would be much appreciated.
Thank you.