Help re itinerary and transport options

Hi there!

Honestly it looks like a great itinerary and works very well! The first couple of days are especially planned well and include some of my personal favourites. Once you reach Tokyo, I'd recommend visiting Tokyo Tower and a visit to Akihabara even if it is only for an hour or two. As for a day trip, personally I would go for Nikko, the Toshogu Shrine and Taiyuinbyo are very impressive and visiting Nikko would also be nice since you are staying so much in the city (Yokohama is much like Tokyo and Osaka).

Now for transportation, I checked the route but have to conclude that buying normal tickets as you travel is probably the best way to go. By staying 5 days at Hakuba a JR Pass would not be put to good use and it simply would not be economical.

Hope this helps!
Daniel

Thanks Daniel. I will include Nikko and the Tokyo sights in our itinerary. Which region tickets should we buy? Can we buy the tickets once we arrive in Japan?

Thanks again

Honestly I think that buying normal tickets for your itinerary is the best option. In terms of expancive travel you are limited to a one way Kyoto - Hakone, which is not enough for an (area) pass to pay of.

Normal train tickets can be purchased at any station up to 5 minutes before departure!

Thanks Daniel. We will go with this option.