9 days in Japan, coming from Canada

Hi there!

I think if that is the general extent of your travel you should aim for a 7 day Japan Rail Pass augmented with a [Narita Express+Suica deal] (single or return depending on when you activate your rail pass).

The NEX+Suica will save you money while you are in Tokyo and the Rail Pass will cover all trips down to Kyoto and back while giving you a 7 day period of travel flexibility for things like day trips to Hiroshima or Nikko for example.

Hope this helps!