Originally Posted by
k3nnis
Also I was thinking flying into NRT, spend a night in Tokyo. Then either fly to Hokkaido, spend say 2-3 nights then fly back to Tokyo.
You should consider flying the JAL / ANA redeye then go straight ahead to Hokkaido if you can sleep on plane
HKG --> xHND
HND --> CTS / AKJ (If you heading Furano)
Alternatively, via NRT
HKG --> xNRT --> CTS
CTS --> ITM (Osaka, it seems strange to fly to Tokyo in order to transit to train)
ITM --> HND (or do it on Shinkensen if time fits)
HND / NRT --> HKG
However, I just found out that Japan air pass is not valid between 22 December 2009 and 05 January 2010 due to their domestic super peak season. Your best bet is to book the HKG Japan ticket with JAL / ANA and see if they can do anything for you on that
Originally Posted by
k3nnis
Then go to Osaka, Kyoto via Shinkansen for say 3 nights.
As listed, I suggest you to fly direct to ITM instead of passing via Tokyo and save time ($ also) unless you want to pass the 2010 year line at Tokyo
You can buy 3 day JR West + Kyoto Pass (on regular train) for 5000 Yen
JR West Pass
Originally Posted by
k3nnis
Then go back to Tokyo and spend4-5 nights and then back to HKG. Is this a good option? Or I was thinking just pass on Hokkaido and just go to Osaka,Kyoto,Mount fuji, Hot springs.
I think for 18 days it's completely do-able
Originally Posted by
k3nnis
How do I obtain the visit japan pass for the flight?
Buy it when you buy your HKG TYO ticket.