Shinjuku, Kawaguchiko, Osaka, Kyoto, Hakuba

Hi there,

Local trains out of Shinjuku start at around 6 a.m., you could leave as early as you'd like.

Neither route is easy from Kawaguchiko - Osaka. In terms of best savings with the JR Pass, it is best to take local trains from Kawaguchiko to Shin-Yokohama, then use the Shinkansen from there to Osaka.

The JR Pass covers the JR Network in Osaka and Kyoto. Osaka has an extensive network and you should be able to get to most area's. In Kyoto, the JR Is limited to the west and south of the city. You can use the city bus in Kyoto to most places, 500yen day tickets can be purchased from the drivers and generally provide the best value if you take 3 or more rides.

Kind regards,
Daniel

Thank you Daniel, I will look into that.

Based on the above itinerary, I am not sure if it would be worth to get the 14 day pass or 7 day pass? I am thinking the 14 day pass would be best, and most useful as it would cover us right up until we get to Hakuba, and then we would just need to pay for the trip from Hakuba to Tokyo. Or do you think the 7 day pass would be more beneficial?

Also, in regards to booking the seats for trains does this have to be done at the train station?

Thanks again for you help!

Also, are the Shinjuku trains to Mt Fuji included on the Rail pass?