Hello,

I was wondering if some of those who are experienced with travel in Japan could comment on my trip. I was originally going to book just Japan (doing Tokyo at the beginning and Kyoto/Osaka toward the end), however I was trying to schedule the trip around Hyatt points stays and it worked out that it was only possible if I did Kyoto then Tokyo (Cherry Blossom season). Thus I figured it would make sense to fly in to Osaka.

There are no direct flights from Vancouver, BC to Osaka, but I did see some with layovers. This included layover in Hong Kong which I wouldn't mind visiting!

How does this itinerary sound, would you change anything? Add/delete? Or perhaps cancel Hong Kong to Osaka and somehow circle to and from Tokyo, keeping in mind the hyatt hotel issues? Would also like to catch some cherry blossoms if possible.

March 25 - Depart from YVR to Hong Kong, arrive in evening
March 26 - HK
March 27 - HK
March 28 - Early flight from HK to Osaka. Explore and spend night in Osaka.
March 29 - Kyoto
March 30 - Kyoto
March 31 - Kyoto
April 1- Kyoto (possible day trip to Nara, or could move to Nara if recommended, but booked Hyatt on points)
April 2 - Kanazawa
April 3 - Takayama
April 4 - Hakone (ryokan)
April 5 - Tokyo (Park H)
April 6 - Tokyo (Park H)
April 7 - Tokyo (Andaz)
April 8 - Depart Tokyo direct back to Vancouver!

Thanks in advance for your thoughts, questions, concerns ;-)