Leny Vergara

Leny was very helpful to customize and make MANY changes to our trip based on our requests.
Her team was also there during the actual trip to check up on us and help with any last minute needs.
I highly recommend her!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Vista Tokyo Tsukiji

Good location Rooms are quite small.

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Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo

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hotel MONday Premium Ueno Okachimachi

Tokyo

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Activity Reviews

Half Day Tokyo Tour with English Speaking Guide (Private)

Tokyo

Very nice and knowledgeable guide, but his accent in English made it a bit hard to understand him sometime

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Sushi Making Experience: Craft Authentic Sushi

Kyoto

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We had an amazing family trip to Japan. Leny and her team were wonderful to work with from beginning to end. We asked for her to cut the original cost in half, which she managed to do and still secure us a very nice itinerary and accommodations.

All of our planned activities as well as our self guided day suggestions were a great fit for our family. It was the best vacation we have ever had with our two teenagers, who are not always an easy age to travel with or keep engaged.

The night at the ryokan in Hokone was an unforgettable traditional Japanese experience. We also loved Hotel Brighton in Kyoto as we were able to rent bicycles from the hotel and enjoy Kyoto on bike.
We especially loved all of the animals we got to encounter while in Japan. The deer in Nara, the Monkeys at Arashiyama (Kyoto) and the Otters/owls/kapibara/meerkat at the “Cute otter cafe” in Tokyo. We also really enjoyed our ramen making class in Osaka as a family and our visit to TeamLabs in Tokyo.
A couple of items that weren’t on the itinerary that we loved was going to a Giants game in Tokyo, the Kyoto Railroad Museum, and visiting the Aquarium in Osaka.
Truly a trip of a lifetime. We will certainly be using KimKim and Leny’s services for traveling again in the future. It was our first time using a service like this and I can’t even begin to thank Leny and her team enough. They made our 2 weeks in Japan together go so smoothly. They were regularly checking in and reminding us of any updates and itinerary items. All of our documents were arranged and ready for us ahead of time and all worked as expected. This experience has changed how I will travel from now on.

We are so grateful to Leny for planning an absolutely extraordinary journey through Japan. Every moment—from the vibrant cities to the peaceful countryside—was filled with wonder, discovery, and joy. The itinerary was beautifully paced and thoughtfully curated, allowing us to experience both iconic highlights and more intimate, local treasures.

What truly made the trip exceptional were the incredible guides and experiences Leny arranged for us. Each guide brought Japan to life in their own unique way, sharing not only knowledge but heart. We felt connected, engaged, and constantly inspired.

There were a couple of small details around room types that could have used a bit more attention, but they were far outweighed by the richness and depth of the overall experience.

Thank you, Leny, for giving us a trip we will remember forever—with full hearts and deep gratitude.

I was a little nervous initially booking through the platform, but I could not be happier. Leny made the process so easy suggesting best itinerary for our family trip to Japan. I was given options with an easy feedback process to finalise our trip. Once the trip started Leny ensured daily updates and reminders through WhatsApp which was extremely helpful. Each tour guide we had also reached out two days prior to meeting to double check I had the meeting information and go over the plan. We had great tour guides, amazing experiences and a truly unforgettable trip! Thank you for making it all so easy!

Our experience with KimKim was fantastic. From planning to guidance while traveling, we felt very supported. Leny was very helpful and made some last minute changes to accommodate us without hesitation. The local guides and hotels were great. The peace of mind that came with having Leny help plan and keep us on track enabled me to relax and enjoy my vacation! If you are on the fence about using KimKim, I would highly recommend.

Activity Review

Best of Shibuya Food Tour

Tokyo

My daughter and I loved this experience! Clara was such a great guide. We were able to experience a wide variety of foods from wonderful locations that would have been impossible for us to explore on our own in one evening! Her knowledge of the food and area was excellent and she shared so much that added to the experience. Would highly recommend!

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Clara was fantastic!

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She was so friendly and knowledgeable!

There was not a negative aspect in any part of my travel experience. Leny gave a first class treatment and was there any time we needed anything along our trip. She made our 10 day trip to Japan as hassle free as one could make it. I will never plan a trip unless I have the help of Leny or the kimkim team. If looking to book a trip, rest in peace knowing you can make that journey and have everything you’ll need from start to finish. The knowledge Leny possessed and the tour guides she planned out for us were all 5 star experiences. Thank you for making our trip a true trip of a lifetime!

Leny and her team were extremely responsive and always available for anything that came up during our trip. They made sure that we had everything we needed and followed up on any last minute changes that had to be made to the arrangements. Overall, they did a great job and we had a wonderful experience in Japan.

Leny did a great job planning and the whole team provided excellent support while we were in Japan.

Hotel Reviews

Dusit Thani Kyoto

Great hotel but the location is not ideal. Perhaps something in Gion would have been better.

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The Okura Tokyo

Tokyo

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Fufu Hakone

Hakone

Cool and interesting authentic Japan experience.

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The Aoyama Grand Hotel

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Activity Reviews

Mt. Fuji and Hakone Full Day Tour with English Speaking driver (Private)

Japan

Harry was great and Hakone beautiful. But lots of car time -- maybe a bit too much.

Half-Day Tokyo Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Tokyo

Probably the weakest link in the itinerary. Guide's English was not great. We spent a lot of the day on the subway going from location to location, which could have been better curated.

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Best Of Shibuya Food Private Tour - Evening

Tokyo

Half-Day Kyoto Tour with English-Speaking Guide (Private)

Kyoto

Good, well-informed guide. But we really only saw the Nijo-jo castle,

Hidden Arashiyama Nature Half-Day Tour

Kyoto

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Kyoto Nishiki Market Food Tour - Daytime (Private)

Kyoto

My trip to Japan was extraordinary because of Leny.
Hee daily follow up was so useful
Leny knew exactly what I had in mind. The hotels choices were excellent & a few footsteps away from restaurants and services.
Traveling by trains & navigating huge stations with lots & lots of crowds can be pretty intimidating but the detailed maps Leny provided made it very easy to do this.
The guide in Tokyo was excellent giving me detailed historical information about the shrines & shintos we visited & came prepared with charts to explain the differences between shrines & shintos.
Marco the photographer was amazing choosing all the perfect locations for an excellent photo shoot.
My guide to Nara did a lot of research & came prepared with sheets & charts. I found this very sweet. Shows the real Japanese ethics & dedication to work.
Thank you Leny for creating the best travel plan for me & for making my first trip to Japan unforgettable.
You are the best!