Originally Posted by
alanh
Let me pile on the thread too -- another first timer, but my trip is much sooner. Next week! I got an international F award PHX-SFO-NRT on United, and had the time available. I realize the weather won't be the greatest. I'm planning on staying in Tokyo and Kyoto, but haven't gotten too far with an itinerary yet. I'll be there 13th-20th.
Then you better buy a JR pass quickly, you can't buy it in Japan.