Hello!
I'm traveling in August 24 days to Japan (+ arrival and departing day, both from Tokyo). Looking at guides and websites, I've crafted this itinerary. Could you please advise about it? We are getting a 21 days Japan Rail Pass.
Day 1: Nikko
Day 2: Matsumoto
Day 3: Takayama
Day 4: Shirakagawo
Day 5: Kanazawa
Day 6: stay in a temple?
Day 7: Himeji
Day 8: Kurashiki
Day 9: Hiroshima-Miyajima
Day 10: Osaka
Day 11: Koya-san
Day 12: Ise
Day 13: (free day)
Days 14-18: Kyoto (+ day trip to Nara)
Days 19-24: Tokyo (+ day trips to Kamakura and Hakone National Park).
Am I doing too much? Is there anything wonderful I'm missing? I've got doubts about days 12-13: I don't know if Ise is worth it and where to go the extra day. Day 18 I want to be in Kyoto for the Daimonji (bonfires at the end of the Obon).
Is the 21 days JPR worth it? Or should I use a 14 days + regional passes?
Any help would be much appreciated!
Thanks!!