My wife and I are visiting Japan in October. We are planning out the itinerary and could use some advice to make sure we're on the right track with regards to the stops and our planned use of the JR Pass. Our main goals are to see castles, temples, maybe an onsen, and then to explore the various areas of Tokyo -- and eat, eat, eat.

October 4: Arrive NRT at 1645 -- Shinkansan to Osaka -- St. Regis Osaka
October 5: Explore Osaka with potential day trip to Himeji Castle or Nara
October 6: Explore Osaka and Shinkansan to Kyoto -- Kyoto Westin
October 7: Explore Kyoto with potential day trip to Himeji Castle or Nara
October 8: Explore Kyoto and Shinkansan to Tokyo -- Conrad Tokyo
October 9: Explore Shinbashi area of Tokyo
October 10: Explore Shinbashi area of Tokyo -- transfer to Tokyo Hilton
October 11: Explore Shinjuku area of Tokyo
October 12: 1000 depart NRT

I'm thinking of doing the 7-day JR Pass and activating from October 5-11 and then paying the one-way to Osaka and one-way Limo Bus to the airport the final day.

I'm looking for anything thoughts or suggestions. Thank you!