Regional Pass Help for October Trip

Hi everyone, again!

I’m planning a trip to Japan this October and I’d love some advice and recommendations from locals and experienced travelers. Here are the days I’m going:

Day Spread:

• October 6–10: Osaka (Day trips to Nara and Kobe)
• October 10–13: Kyoto
• October 13–14: Kanazawa
• October 14–15: Takayama
• October 15–16: Gero Onsen
• October 16–18: Hakone
• October 18–20: Tokyo (Part 1)
• October 20–22: Nikko
• October 22–24: Tokyo (Part 2)

Planned Regional Passes:

1. Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass:

   • Cost: ~15,000 JPY for 7 days
   • Coverage: Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Kanazawa
   • Use: From October 6–13

2. Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass:

   • Cost: ~14,260 JPY for 5 days
   • Coverage: Kanazawa, Takayama, Gero Onsen
   • Use: From October 13–16

3. Hakone Free Pass:

   • Cost: ~5,700 JPY for 2 days
   • Coverage: Hakone area transport
   • Use: From October 16–18

4. Nikko Pass (All Area):

   • Cost: ~4,600 JPY for 4 days
   • Coverage: Travel to/from and within Nikko
   • Use: From October 20–22

5. Tokyo Wide Pass:

   • Cost: ~10,180 JPY for 3 days
   • Coverage: Tokyo metropolitan area, including Nikko and Hakone
   • Use: For exploring Tokyo and nearby areas if needed

Questions:

1. Do these regional passes make sense for my itinerary?
2. Are there any other passes or transportation tips I should consider?
3. Do I need to buy/reserve any of these passes well in advance?

Thanks in advance for your help!