I plan on using a JR pass in order to travel between Tokyo and Toyama, Toyama to the Kyoto/Osaka area, and then possibly Nara and then back to Tokyo. How well does the JR pass cover local travel in these areas?
My current itinerary is as follows:
Day 1: Fly into Narita and travel to Tokyo
Day 2: Travel to Toyama in the evening
Day 3: Toyama -> Takayama (morning), Takayama -> Toyama (evening)
Day 4: Toyama -> Takayama, Takayama -> Kyoto/Osaka (is Kyoto or Osaka easier to get to from Takayama?)
Day 5 and after: In the Kyoto/Osaka area for day 5/6/7?
I wouldn't mind suggestions for my last 5 days. I'm not sure how much time to spend in Kyoto and Osaka but I would like to spend at least the last 2 days in Tokyo (Day 8 and 9).
I will be going back to Narita airport in the morning on Day 10.
Thank you for your advice!