We are coming to Japan in March with the following itinerary, please advise what is best option for train tickets.
Arrive Osaka 14/3, based there until 20/3 local travel to Kyoto and Nara region
20/3 hiring car to travel to Tottori
23/3 travel Osaka to Hiroshima
24-25/3 Hiroshima area
25/3 travel Hiroshima to Tokyo
26-29 travel Tokyo area
Thoughts are 7 day pass 23/3 to 29/3 and pay locally from 14/3-20/3 in Osaka, possibly with icoca pass.
Is this our best option? Does JR pass allow bullet train access for long trips?