8 days & itinerary check

8 days & itinerary check

Hello – I was just hoping to double check purchasing a JR pass and a quick question regarding our itinerary.

We’ll be in Japan from March 25 – April 1. We’ll be flying into Osaka and heading to Kyoto for 5 days than to Tokyo for the rest of the trip. While we’re staying in Kyoto, we’re also looking to visit Hiroshima and Miyajima for one day, Arashiyama, Nara. Than we’ll be heading to Shinjuku and around Tokyo for the rest of the trip and flying out of Narita.

Would a 7 day regular JR pass be the best option?

Also because we’ll be there for 8 days – is it best to activate the pass from the very beginning (Osaka to Kyoto)? Or wait one day so that we have it for the end of our trip (Shinjuku to Narita)? Or is a better option some sort of airport transfer/shuttle?

Thank you so much!!