14 Days JR Pass, 15 days in Japan

Hello there,

Yes, I concur. You will be traveling so much that a 14 day JR Pass will help you make good savings. Just be sure to include the trip back to Osaka with it and you are golden.

I think I would also just spend 1 day in Takayama (unless you make a day trip to say Shirakawago or Okuhida) and instead spend 2 days in Kanazawa. I feel that in general Kanazawa is more interesting.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

Just remember that your 14 day Pass expires at midnight on the 14th day, so if you’re activate it any time on the 1st July, it with expire at midnight on the 14th. May pay to have a day in Osaka before you activate the pass.
Also, I agree with Daniel re Takayama v’s Kanazawa.
You could spend 1 night in Takayama, then take the Nohi bus to Kanazawa , stopping off in Shirikawago on the way. Then spend 2 nights in Kanazawa which is an interesting coastal city with one of the top 3 gardens in Japan.
Cheers, Heather