Hi,
I'm looking at the following itinerary for 2 adults, 112 yo, 1 9yo and a 5yo.
I understand the 5yo doesn't need a pass but can she still get a reserved seat?
Plan is:
Arrive TKO 25 july and 2-3 days in Tokyo
28 July Tokyo to Kamakochi via Matsumoto (not bullet train line I think)
2 days Kamakocki then bus to Takayama for2 days
1August Takayama to Kobe or Osaka- Any preference?
3 August Kobe or Osaka to Hiroshima (I had thought of Nagasaki but I looks like a long trip)
5 August Hiroshima/ Nagasaki to Kyoto for 3 days
8th August I'd like to go to a beach near Shimoda but it looks like that is a private railway. Is that extra?
13th Aug Shimoda to Mt Fuji- 5 lakes and Hakone for 3 days ( this is over O bon), is that a problem?
16th back to Tokyo 1 night and then fly out
As I'm spending a few days in each place do i still need the 21 day pass or do I get a pass only for the days travelling?
Is the supplement for non JR passes quite substantial or only a few dollars?
What is the best family pass for the Hakone/ Mt Fuji area. If I get to Fuji station do I get a bus round to 5 lakes or should I base myself at Lake Ashi? I will want to climb Mt Fuji while I'm there if possible.
Thanks for the help.
Charlie