16 days travel . Haneda-Tokyo-Kyoto-Nara-Kyoto-Kanazawa-Kyoto-Hakone-Tokyo-Kamakara-Kyoto-Narita

Hi Arvind,

1.) I think a 7 day JR Pass from day 4 to day 10 would give you the best value. this part of your trip is where you cover the most distance and travel cost.

2.) I would say so, all these trips are pretty straight forward. Nothing odd :)

3.) Restrictions in what sense? The only I can think of is that no Nozomi trains are included between Tokyo - Kyoto but you can use the Hikari trains instead. These travel the exact same route but stop at a couple more stations.

4.) Not all local trains have Green Class seats. Such as Kyoto - Nara and local JR lines within Tokyo. You will have Green Seats available on all longer distance trips. Such as to Kyoto, Kanazawa and to Hakone.

5.) Green Seats need to be reserved before boarding the train. Since you have to do so anyway, you may as well do so 1-2 days in advance to secure seating.You can do so at any ticket window. Show your pass and tell the staff when/where you wish to travel. They'll do the rest.

6.) Yes, Kamakura is easy to reach from Tokyo.

Hope this helps,
Daniel