I've done research and want to make sure I am on the right path.
Day 1-land at Narita and get on a train for Hakone
Day 2- Hakone to Osaka
Day 3-5 we will stay in Sanda with a former exchange student. She has a car or we will ride local trains to visit Kobe and Osaka.
Day 6-8 Kyoto and Nara
Day 9- Hiroshima
Day 9-11 Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa
Day 12-14 Tokyo and fly out in the evening
I think I can do this with a mixture of a 7 day pass, a suica card for around Tokyo or some other type of pass? I am pretty confused on the logistics of Narita to Hakone as it involves train changes and buses to get to the lodgings. For peace of mind I thought about just buying a 14 day pass but if it's a lot cheaper to also use non JR lines to accomplish our travel I am willing to figure all of it out before we come. Your guidance is appreciated! Rachel