4 weeks itenary - help with Pass choice

Hi there!

Wow thats a hell of a nice itinerary! Adding in places like Nikko, Takayama and Kanazawa really puts the cherry on top.
As for the railpass, I agree with your own assessment, using the JR Pass from 23.9 - 13.10 would cover almost all of your otherwise expansive travel. You could consider a Hakone Free Pass for your travel around the Hakone region and back to Tokyo.

For the rest, I don't have much to add. Again it's a great plan!

Hope this helps!
Daniel

Thank you, thank you ,thank you,Daniel ! Of cause it helps!!!
Oh,I'm blushing :) I also like my plan very much. I have two weak points that I'm not sure - 2 days in Osaka,, that I'm still thinking about changing to something else and Kamakura - maybe better going to Fuji.
But mostly I wanted to ask if I can book the pass now or to activate it in September it must be bought not earlier than 2 months before?

Hi again,

Glad to hear you found it useful :)

You can activate the JR Pass up to 90 days after purchase. So I would buy the JR Pass in July or August if you travel in September. You could swap Kamakura for a place closer to Fuji, however keep in mind that you will get a nice view from Hakone already.

Hope this helps!
Daniel