Matsumoto or Yokohama for cherry blossom

Hi there,

You can use the JR Pass Fare Calculator to find an approximate ticket cost of a single route or even your full itinerary. Yokohama would cost the less by far but the trip to Shinjuku is really nice if you enjoy travel travel and scenic landscapes. In that case I would recommend using the Azusa Express between Shinjuku, Tokyo and Matsumoto. Other options would be nice swing a bit up north, like Sendai or Matsushima. Both very nice visits for a day.

I would use the Narita Express directly between Narita Airport and Shibuya, this will cost around 3.000yen/one way. You can also use local trains if you want to save money. These are around 1.200-1.500yen/one way but slower and a lot less comfortable.

Hope this helps,
Daniel