7 days JRP

Hi there,

We are going to arrive Osaka on 5th April evening and leaving Osaka on 14th April morning.This trip is mainly for the Cherry Blossoms. Is this a good timing? We will stay in Osaka until 8th April then go to Kyoto for 4days and return to Osaka for the last 2 days. We are planning to do some day trips from Osaka to Nara,Hiroshima, Takayma and Kanazawa. Does the 7days JR Pass cover the above trips? When should I activate the pass? Can you please sugguest an itinerary? Would it be better to stay in Osaka for the whole trip and make day trip to Kyoto as well? Thank you in anticipation.