10 Days in Japan

Hi Andrea!

This plan could work but there are a couple of small adjustments here and there that I would make.

First going from Fuji and on to Kyoto, you can reach Gotemba completely by JR, so you won't have to buy any additional tickets. From there you can take a bus closer to Fuji as you wish (or go shopping in on of the premium outlets).
Than going to Kyoto, simply go back to Gotemba and take the train from there to Mishima, from where you can ride the bullet train to Kyoto.

There's no night train between Kyoto and Tokyo, so I would recommend taking a late evening Hikari train back to Tokyo on your last day that you can use the JR Pass. The last Hikari train leaves Kyoto at 20:49.

I think you are fine for the rest :)

Have a great trip!
Daniel

Hi Daniel,

Thanks for the tips. However, after Kyoto, I'm going to Osaka and stay there for the remainder of the trip. I will leave from Osaka for Tokyo. Would the JR pass be worth it? Thank you.

Regards,
Andrea

Hi Andrea,

So after Kyoto you will just be in Osaka and not visit Kobe, Nara etc, nor go back to Tokyo?

In short, the JR Pass would be worth it if you can make at least the return Tokyo (or from Fuji area) - Kyoto, than the JR Pass would be worth it, otherwise I would stick with normal tickets.

Thanks, Daniel. I will travel to Nara, Kobe from Osaka. I guess I'll still get a JR pass for my trip then. Thanks for your help.

Regards,
Andrea