Hi, I am planning a 14 day itinerary for 2 adults + 2 teenagers. We arrive at Haneda on 1st Dec and leave from Narita on 15th Dec.
The places we plan to visit are Tokyo, Yokohama, Nara, Disneyland/DisneySea (2 days), Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka. Please help with the following:
1) How to plan the route such that I save on travel time and money.
2) How much time should I spend in each location? (it's our 1st time visiting Japan)
3) Should I stay overnight in Hakone? A friend says Mt Fuji is covered by clouds in December, so it's a waste of time visiting Hakone.
4) Recommendations for reasonably priced accommodation for 4 pax in Shinjuku and Kyoto.
5) Will I save money getting a JR pass? What's the difference between a normal pass and 1st class?
6) Do I need to book seats in advance for travel on the bullet trains?
Thanks.