Hi, i will be going to Japan for a 13/14 day trip to Japan at the end of March for the Sakura season.What exact date do you arrive in Japan?
Should i get the 14 day JR passNo.
or 7 day JR pass for those days that i'm travelling interstateOnly if you visit Hiroshima/Miyajima.
and buy tickets for the other days?Yes.
Any other options?Depends on how you wish to travel. You can take overnight buses or you can fly for some of the legs.
i would like to purchase the SUICA & NEX package, but i read that the place that sells the ticket close at 21.45,Correct.
so not sure if i will make it?You probably will make it if your flight is not delayed.
If not What's my best option to get to the city central? I was thinking of staying around Shinjuku?Narita access options
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2027.html?aFROM=2027_3011Train fares/timetables:-
http://www.hyperdia.com/Some of the limousine buses run a bit later than 21:45 depending on where you stay in Shinjuku
http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/platform_searches/index/2/212Day 2: Tokyo
Tsukiji Market
Imperial Palace
ShibuyaWhat date? Do you plan on going to the Tuna Auction?
Day 3: Tokyo
Tokyo International Anime FairQueue early!
Day 3: Tokyo
Sensoji Temple
Harajuku
ShinjukuSeems ok although I would try and make this a Sunday and include Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine (at Harajuku).
Day 4: Tokyo
DisneylandTry and make this a weekday
Day 5: Tokyo
Ghigli MuseumNote you must pre-purchase ticktes, try and do this on a weekday
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3041.html#jump_hoursDay 6: Travel to Katsatsu Onsen
Stay a night at a RyukanKusatsu and Ryokan.
Probably make this Day 1 of a 7-day JR Pass.
Day 7: Travel to Kyoto
Philosophers pathSeems fine. Include Pontocho in the evening after/during Gion.
Where should i stay in Kyoto?If you haven't booked already then probably wherever you can find. Kyoto will book out assuming this is early April so finalise your itinerary soon and make your bookings soon. If you can't find anything in your budget in Kyoto you can base yourself in Osaka and daytrip to Kyoto easily.
Day 8: Kyoto
Kinkakuji
Ryoanji
ArashyamaLooks good.
Day 9: Day trip to Hiroshima/Mijiyima
I'm going to Nara on day 13 already, should i still go Hiroshima or are they fairly similar??They are not similar at all.
What other place would be nice as a day trip from kyoto?Hikone Castle makes a nice half-day trip.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7001.htmlKoyasan and a temple stay make a nice overnight trip
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4900.htmlDuring cherry blossom time Yoshino is popular:-
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4152.htmlSome people find Kobe interesting:-
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2159.htmlDay 10: Osaka
Day 11: Day trip to Nara
Day 12:OsakaSeems fine.
Day 13:
Head to Kansai airport
Best way to get the the airport for a noon flight out??Nankai Trains from Namba:-
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2033.htmlAlso, i would love to see a baseball game and a sumo competition?Sumo tournament is in Osaka from March 10-24. So you probably miss it, unfortunately.
Any ideas where i could see one and how i can get tickets?http://www.buysumotickets.com/http://www.japanballtickets.com/index.htmlEnjoy your trip!