I am planning a 13 day trip and I would like input on the following itinerary:
Day 1: Land Narita 7:15 pm, exchange voucher for JR pass, then take the train to Shinjuku
Day 1: Overnight in Shinjuku
Day 2: Train to Hakone to stay the night at ryokan
Day 3: Train to Takayama, day trip to Shirkagowa, return to Takayama
Days 4 & 5: Train to Kyoto, stay two nights
Day 6: Train to Mt. Koya-san stay in Eto-in temple
Day 7 & 8: Return to Kyoto, stay two nights downtown
Days 9-12: Train to Tokoyo, stay four nights in Shinjuku
Day 13: Depart around noon from Narita
My questions are these:
1) For each leg of the journey, what time do you recommend that I leave?
2) Which trains do I catch, when and where? Transfers? (Btw, I will have a JR pass-but I do not buying another ticket if the time, scenery or comfort are worth it)
2) Is this a realistic itinerary?
3) Keeping in mind the time I have, are there are any day to 1/2 day trips from Tokyo that should not be missed?
4) Does anyone know of a good adventure tour company that has a great day or 1/2 day trip (i.e horseback riding, hiking, repelling, exploring)
Thank you in advance for your help.