Which pass to purchase?

Hi there,

You could indeed buy both and use the JR Kansai Area Pass 1-day for travel from Kansai to Kyoto and the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass if you travel via Kanazawa to Shirakawago and Takayama. Although it is better to buy normal tickets if you directly go from Kyoto to Takayama.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

Here is my full route for 14 days in Japan
Kansai Airport to Kyoto -3 nights
Kyoto to Takayama 1 night
Takayama to shirakawago-day trip
Takayama to Shinjuku -5 nights
Shinjuku to Osaka -4 nights
Osaka to Kansai
What would you recommend to buy for the train and bus tickets?

Thank you

Hi again :)

I checked your full itinerary to find the best option and recommend purchasing a 7 day JR Pass if you can use it from Kyoto - Takayama - Tokyo (Shinjuku) - Osaka. This will give you very good savings over normal tickets.

There's no other pass that would match your itinerary.

Hope this helps :D
Daniel