Hi,
My friends & I are planning a trip to Japan in mid-December - arriving at Narita airport and staying for 7 nights.
Our main focus for this will be:
~ see snow where possible
~ ski as a beginner
~ visit Kyoto
~ see Mt. Fuji
Please advise us below:
(1) For 7 nights, is it wise to split them into 2 nights Tokyo, 2 nights Hakone & 3 nights Kyoto?
(2) What can be the ideal things to do at Hakone in December and will 2 nights be too long?
(3) Where would be the recommended ski site given our route stated above? This is the first time that we are going skiing.
(4) Would you recommend any day trips either in Tokyo/Kyoto for our winter trip?
(5) Would it be wise for us to purchase the JR pass for our entire trip?
Many thanks in advance for your assistance on this.
Thanks,
Misty