[japan2008]

Hey guys/gals.

It's my 7th day in Tokyo. There is lots more to see here, but I am running short on vacation days, so I'm going to consider going out of tokyo.

I have a JR Pass for 7 days haven't activated.

Could anyone advise on how I should plan a trip to these places that I am interested in seeing (any order)

- Osaka (food)
- Kyoto (since it's beside Osaka)
- Kobe (also beside Osaka)
- Genuine Onsen experience (thinking Beppu Oita or is that too far? and not worth it?)

[Also considering]
- go to Sapporo, Hokkaido.

Does anybody have experience doing these things?

how much travel time Tokyo --> Osaka?
how much travel time between Osaka and Kyoto? Osaka and Kobe?

how much travel time between Osaka --> Beppu?
how much travel time between Beppu --> Sapporo?

Lastly, are there any stops in between you highly recommend.
I'm a solo traveller this trip.

Thanks!