Hello, I am going to Japan for ONLY a week (I know) in June, and have planned my itinerary as follows:
Tokyo (2 nights) to Hakone (1 night) to Kyoto (2 nights) to Tokyo (2 nights).
I would like to know which trains are included in the Japan Rail Pass that I am going to buy and if, once in Odawara, the Hakone Free Pass covers the train to Hakone itself. Please bear in mind that I'm looking for the fastest transportation as I have little time.
Then, which line do I take to Kyoto?
Are train fares to Nara included?
One more question would be: which area in Tokyo is more convenient for the stations i have to reach? Is Shijnjuku OK? What about Asakusa or Shibuya?
Many many thanks in advance
dani