Japan Rail Pass Required?

Hi all, thanks in advance for helping out. This is my second trip to Japan.

I am following a different itinerary this time so not sure if JR pass is required, so hoping you can help.

My trip will be Tokyo -> Kyoto -> Osaka, and I'll list places that will require travelling.

26/11 - I fly into Tokyo, will visit Mt. Fuji and Yokohama / Disneyland

3/12 - I will be in Kyoto, will visit Nagoya

5/12 - I will be in Osaka, will visit Kobe and Universal Studios

I fly out of Osaka on 9/12.

Based on the above do you think it's more economical / efficient to just buy single tickets and get a Suica card or get a 7 Day JR Pass?

Thanks again for taking the time to read / assist.

Cheers,
Japshen

If this is a one-way trip to Osaka, with no return to Tokyo, then the pass will not pay off.

A pass is never "required". The question is if it would save money for you.
In your case, with a one way itinerary, you'd be far from making it pay off without extensive side trips or day trips.
So in your case, just get regular tickets. But a regional pass for the Fuji area (you didn't specify Hakone or the Fuji 5 Lakes) could be a good money saver.

Thanks for the replies! Makes sense, I'll just pick up the single tickets then.

I haven't visited either - what would you recommend for this time of year? Hakone or the 5 lakes?

Everyone has their own views on that. It depends on what interests you. You can browse what each place offers on:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5200.html
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6900.html
Although as far as getting around goes, Hakone is a lot more convenient - you can just follow the Loop Course.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5210.html

Thanks Ken - we will run with Hokane and pick up the pass for that :)

Thanks for the responses everyone