[jessieh]

Thanks for all your replies.

which direction is easier and more convenient for travelling and planning? are transportations available for both directions are the same? How far is the osaka airport to the osaka city? is there any free shuttle bus available from Osaka and Tokyo airport?
Now I'm considering of go to Osaka 1st and back from Tokyo since the return flight's departure time is in the afternoon, where else return flight from Osaka is in the morning. However, the final decision will be based on the above answers. So please help!!!

Actually shopping is also one of my purposes. Me and my mum are more into scenery, relax, a bit nice buildings and temples, also mainly enjoy sakura blossom views. That's why we choose end of Mar and beginning of Apr.

Since this is my 1st trip to Japan, Tokyo is definitely cannot be skipped. But I have decided to drop Narita and Hakone, and Mt Fuji can be viewed if I take Bullet Train right? Is it possible and enough if just to make a day tour for Yokohama? Anything interesting in Yokohama?
How about 'Miyajima' and 'Nara'? is it worth to visit?

I saw a few local tour agents offer plan packages included transportation and accommodation. Is it worth to join? or it's cheaper if arrange myself? How about "The Shinkansen Tour" offered by 'Japanican'?

Thanks

Jess