Hello Daniel,
Thank you for your previous assistance on where to activate the JR Pass in Yokohama (post-cruise). We are, however, changing our itinerary (cancel cruise) and would like to know when it would be best to:
1) exchange voucher for JR Pass
2) make reservations for train travel
3) activate the 7 day JR Pass
Day 1 ITM to Westin Miyako Kyoto - 5 night stay (travel by airport bus)
Day 2 Kyoto sights with Tours by Local Guide
Day 3 Arashiyama and Nara
Day 4 and 5 Other local sights in Kyoto
Day 6 Depart Kyoto for Sheraton Hiroshima for a 3 night stay (with a half day visit at Himeji Castle)
Day 7 Hiroshima sights
Day 8 Miyajima Island
Day 9 Depart Hiroshima for Takayama - 2 night stay
Day 10 Takayama / Shirakawago
Day 11 Depart Takayama for Westin Tokyo - 5 night stay
Day 12 Mt. Fuji day trip
Day 13 - 15 Tokyo sights
Day 16 Depart Tokyo for Narita Airport (train or airport bus??)
Thank you for your assistance.