We are a family of 4 from the UK (2 adults, 2 teenagers aged 14 and 17). I am looking for advice on JR pass options and travel to/from airport please. We arrive in Tokyo early morning on Monday 21st August and then fly out of Tokyo on Tuesday 5th September so will be staying in Japan for 15 nights. We will be staying in Tokyo for 6 nights then moving on to Mount Fuji or nearby for 1 night and then to Kyoto for 5 nights, then 2 nights near Hiroshima, then back to Tokyo for the last night.
First of all, does this sound a sensible itinerary?! Secondly, what would be our most economic option for travelling with JR pass. We were thinking about a 14 day pass but is there a better way we could arrange things and get by with a 7 day pass...I'm guessing not. Is there a 10 day option?? Should we arrange separate transport from airport to Tokyo when we arrive then activate it on day 2. We will likely do day trips from Tokyo and Kyoto as well. Any good savings offers for using underground/travelling around Tokyo/Kyoto.
Thanks in advance.