thanks for all the information everyone. I had planned on flying into NRT, visiting kyoto, and then to HKG before flying back to DFW.

I would be booking most of the stays on points, BOGO, cash+points. IDK how that would factor in with the hotel crowding.

Also is it difficult for english speakers to navigate around in japan or HKG? I dont speak japanese so it would be an important factor for me getting around the area.