Hi,
My family of four plans to visit Japan in December and below is our planned itinerary:
15-Dec: Arrival in Narita International Airport at 16:30
15-Dec to 17-Dec: Sightseeing in Tokyo
18-Dec: Depart for Kyoto
18-Dec to 19-Dec: Sightseeing in Kyoto
20-Dec: Depart for Osaka
20-Dec to 21-Dec: Sightseeing in Osaka
22-Dec: Depart for Hiroshima
22-Dec to 23-Dec: Sightseeing in Hiroshima
24-Dec: Depart Hiroshima for Narita International Airport
We intend to purchase a 7-Days JR pass for this trip.
Our departure from Narita International Airport is at 17:50 on 24-Dec and as this is the first time we are visiting Japan, I appreciate if you could kindly respond to the following questions:
1) If we were to take the train departing Hiroshima at 08:05, we will arrive at Narita at 14:29. This appears to be a comfortable time; considering we will need to check in at the airport around 15:50. Please advise the best way to secure a seat without any additional payment so that we are assured of getting to Narita on time.
2) In the trip from Hiroshima to Narita, it is suggested that we take a Limited Express train. Is the cost of this ticket covered by the JR pass?
3) Based on the cities that we plan to visit, please advise whether the duration spent in each of these cities is sufficient or we should spend more time in one or two cites while reducing the time spent on other cities.
Thanks a lot.
Regards