Have used the JR Pass very successfully in the past for trips to Japan that included many nationwide stops. Need some advice about maximizing for an upcoming trip that has 2 travelers but for different length of stay.
Am traveling for 17 days in September between the following cities:
Arrive KIX
Hiroshima 6 days (inc. day trip to Miyajima)
Osaka 6 days
Tokyo 5 days (inc. use of JR Rail day trip North of Tokyo)
Depart NRT
My travel companion will join for only 10 days:
Arrive KIX
Osaka 5 days (inc. day trip to Hiroshima)
Tokyo 5 days (inc. use of JR Rail day trip North of Tokyo)
Depart NRT
Given this itinerary, would it be maximum use of the JR Pass for me (21 days) but for my companion, should I consider instead to purchase Suica or Passmo? Thanks for any suggestions...