Our tentative plan is as follows:
1st 2 days in Tokyo Marriott (close to the JR train station?)
Next 3 days at Osaka Marriott (close to the JR train station?)
Last 3 days at Tokyo Marriott (close to the JR train station?)
We plan to visit the following:
From Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Temple and Tokyo Bay Cruise
Best of Edo Japan: Nikko National Park and Edo Wonderland Day Trip from Tokyo (incl UNESCO Nikko Toshogu Shrine, burial place of the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa government)
Tokyo Studio Ghibli Museum Afternoon Tour
Nagano Day Trip from Tokyo: Snow Monkeys, Hot Springs and Zenko-ji Temple
Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo:
From Osaka:
Kyoto Morning Tour of Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace from Osaka (2 UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Kyoto and Nara Day Tour Including Golden Pavilion and Todai-ji Temple from Osaka
Kyoto and Nara including Nijo Castle
PLEASE SUGGEST OTHER THINGS THAT WE SHOULD SEE GIVEN THE TIME LIMIT WE HAVE (We have two kids: 8 and 11)
WILL IT BE WORTH IT FOR US TO BUY JRPASS?