Hi
We have decided to travel to Japan this Summer and we like to put good use on the JR rail pass. Thinking about getting the 14 days pass rather than the 21 days and would like to know when is the best time to activate and use the pass, since we'll be there for about 20-21 days. Would like to do a quick check and get some advice.
Here is the itinerary I have in mind. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Still need to figure out the train ride/schedule/plan.
6/22 - Arrive in Nagoya. Take the train to Nagoya Station (Hotel is nearby) Plan to stay 4 days there. Should we activate the pass then or wait till later, since we like to save $$ and get the 14 days pass.
6/26 - Travel to Kyoto to Nagoya. Plan to stay 6 days. Travel to Hiroshima, Osaka, visit nearby Kyoto area.
7/3 - Travel from Kyoto or Osaka to Sapporo. Plan to stay 3 days there. This is the piece that needs help. Not sure what is the best option to go
to Sapporo. Checked the Hyperpedia site, I am a little confuse on the night train to Sapporo, how do I go about making the reservation if I have
the JR Pass? Heard that its a long trip to travel by train, like to know where would be some good places to stopover for some sightseeing on the
way, any recommendation?
7/7 - Travel from Sapporo to Tokyo. Same question as travel to Sapporo, still need to figure out how to go from there back to Tokyo. Best
option/economical.
Last part of the trip is stay in Tokyo area for the remaining trip, travel to Mt. Fuji and other nearby area. Heard about Nikko.
Thank you.