Hokkaido - Tokyo - Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa - Mt Fuji - Tokyo

Hello there,

1.) A 7 day JR Pass would be amazing if used for the from Hokkaido to Tokyo and Takayama/Kanazawa. You would likely save double the price of the JR Pass. You can find out exactly how much via our JR Fare Calculator.

2.) The JR Pass can be used for all rail travel on this route, note that the bus between Takayama/Kanazawa - Shirakawago is not included.

3.) This would really be to much to do on a single day. Most people would just visit Shirakawa-go as a day trip from either Takayama or Kanazawa. Could be included as a bus stop to Shirakawago but you would have to plan really well, as there are only a limited amount of buses that stop there.

Departing Takayama, we would like to view Mount Fuji. Base on our itinerary, where would you suggest that we travel to to view Mount Fuji during that season & anywhere worth for us to spend 1 night or we should return to spend the night in Tokyo as we are spending our last night in Tokyo. You could make a stop at Hakone for this, see the below post for details: http://www.jrpass.com/blogs/itinerary-tip-mt-fuji

Tsukiji Fish Market - what is the best thing to do or eat there? What time is the best time to go for some good fresh seafood at the restaurants there If you want to see the best, then it is best to come very early for the Tuna auction and line up at 2 am for one of the 100 spots that are given to visitors each morning.

With just 1 or 2 days in Tokyo, where to visit & what to do & what to buy? That really depends on your own interests. My personal recommendations would include a visit to Asakusa, Ginza, Akihabara, Odaiba and Shinjuku.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

Hello DANIEL San !

Thank you very much for your prompt response & helpful advice.

May I seek your advice again on the Takayama , Shirakawago & Kanazawa itinerary.
When is the winter light up for 2017? What time & day happen on the light up days?
Where can I find all the transportation information for getting from Takayama to Shirakawgo to Kanazawa?
I need bus or train Company, bus or train timing schedule, how to get tickets or make reservation etc.

Appreciate your advice Daniel San ^ ^

Cheers. SSC from Singapore

Hi again,

The only way to see the light up is to use a rental car or stay the night at Shirakawa-go, the last buses leave around 5 pm.

The bus company is called NoHi bus and you can find their information and time tables here:
https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/

Tickets can be reserved by phone (in Japanese only) or purchased at the ticket stations of Kanazawa/Takayama stations.

Hope this helps,
Daniel