Finally arrived in Kyoto during the almost full bloom of SAKURA

 From Chicago to first Washington DC to catch All Nippon Airways (ANA) flyng directly to Haneda.  

We arrived in Haneda almost at midnight.  Then Checked in nearby hotel to have a few hours rest (probably about 3-4 hours) then the hotel's shuttle took us to the terminal for domestic line to Kobe.

Just about hour flight brought us to Kobe Airport (for me, this is the first time to use this airport since its operation in 2006)

We had one hour breakfast break at the airport and then went to Sannomiya Station for Hankyu Line by 25 min bus ride.

From Sannomiya Station, Hanyu Limited Express took us to Shijo Omiya where our hotel is waiting for us.

It was raining and everyone is tired, we decided to go to Central area of Kyoto to stroll around.

Cherry is blooming so we will catch them!