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Tokyo's Shinjuku Park
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Classic Highlights of Japan - 14 Days

Welcome to Japan! On this two-week journey around the main island, Honshu, you'll enjoy a mix of cultural sightseeing and active adventures. Visit sacred temples and shrines, cycle through the countryside, and wander around Tokyo's most fashionable neighborhoods. From the history of Hiroshima and the wonders of ancient Kyoto to the historic farmhouses of Shirakawa-go and the quiet island of Miyajima, there's so much to see and do.

Experience Japan's warm culture on a 10-day family trip
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10 Days in Japan - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

With 10 days in Japan, you can introduce young travelers to Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo's futuristic theme parks and exciting cuisine on a family highlights tour. Or, for a nature-focused excursion, head to Hokkaido Island and enjoy watching the kids' confidence soar while hiking, cruising, and horseback riding. Other options include an animé and theme park-infused adventure and a well-rounded trip that lets children discover their own preferences while hopping between modern, natural, and traditional wonders.

Introduce your little ones to Japanese culture with an epic two-week family tour
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2 Weeks in Japan - 5 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

With two weeks to explore Japan as a family, you can embark on a fun-filled highlights tour complete with theme park visits in Tokyo and Osaka and cultural interactions in Kyoto. Or, speed things up with an active trip that pairs time in the main cities with visits to the remote villages of Magome and Kiso-Fukushima. Other options include an off-the-beaten-path adventure for families seeking a deep cultural connection and a well-rounded itinerary featuring time on the idyllic island of Okinawa.

Walking in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto
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Family Adventure in Japan - 14 Days

Offering ancient traditions and futuristic fun, Japan is filled with one-of-a-kind attractions for the young—and the young at heart. This two-week family-friendly itinerary features a great mix of cultural sightseeing and hands-on activities, like a sushi class and a samurai sword-fighting course. You'll explore the character cafés and comic book shops of Tokyo, boat on a lake near Mount Fuji, and wander through towering groves of bamboo in Arashiyama, taking time to learn about history in Hiroshima and Kyoto. Rounding out the trip are day trips to two world-class theme parks: Disney Sea and Universal Studios Japan. This action-packed journey is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Take the kids to Kyoto to experience the historic streets and a traditional tea ceremony
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1 Week in Japan - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

Japan's trains allow families to experience two destinations in one week. Those keen on animation and theme parks will enjoy mingling with animé aficionados in Harajuku and splashing around at DisneySea. Budding chefs can sample street eats on a family food tour in Shinjuku and learn the art of sushi making at Tsukiji Fish Market. Parents with younger children interested in experiencing Japan's nature and culture can cruise the Sumida River by boat and play samurai at Okochi Mountain Villa.

Walking through the bamboo grove at Arashiyama
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Family Adventure in Japan - 10 Days

This action-packed 10-day adventure around Japan is perfect for families! The itinerary leads you from the neon lights, futuristic interactive art, and whimsical character cafés of Tokyo to peaceful Lake Kawaguchi, where you can visit a nearby ninja theme park or ride one of the steepest roller coasters in the world. Then it's onward to Kyoto, where you'll learn how to make creative Japanese-style sweets and attend a tea ceremony. Travelers of all ages will enjoy visiting temples, bamboo groves, and shrines on the last few days of the trip in Arashiyama, Nara, and Osaka.

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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Japan
Travel specialist Shona Zhang
active 2 hours ago

Shona Zhang

With strong passion for traveling,I worked as an English-speaking guide for 10 years with travel agent.I love to travel and communicate with different tourists from all corners of the...

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Travel specialist Leny Vergara
active 17 hours ago

Leny Vergara

Hello! I'm Leny. Travel is my passion, and if you're anything like me, you believe the best adventures happen off the beaten path. Japan is the first country I lived in, and I fell in love with it....

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Travel specialist Angel Tang
active 2 hours ago

Angel Tang

I love exploring and have been traveling in Asian countries for more than fifteen years. As a Japan specialist, I have a deep affection for this country and I will use my knowledge and expertise to...

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Travel specialist Ben Tanaka
active 5 hours ago

Ben Tanaka

I am a seasoned travel professional with a degree in Tourism Management and 27 years of extensive experience in the travel industry. My career has taken me from guiding tours to managing office...

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Trip Reviews for Japan

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Japan Trip
Japan | Oct 1 - Oct 9, 2025

Cici
Cici L.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025
Since I was taking kids and parents (3 generations) to Japan for the first time and wanted to explore all over, having an expert help with the route and planning was perfect! Leny was great and nailed it with a good blend of guided tours, experiences, and self-exploration days. Loved having all the tickets and reminders communicated in WeChat. Everything was well organized. We can’t wait to return to Japan! Read more

Since I was taking kids and parents (3 generations) to Japan for the first time and wanted to explore all over, having an expert help with the route and planning was perfect! Leny was great and nailed it with a good blend of guided tours, experiences, and self-exploration days. Loved having all the tickets and reminders communicated in WeChat. Everything was well organized. We can’t wait to return to Japan!

Hotel Reviews
MIMARU SUITES KYOTO SHIJO
Tokyo

Loved this hotel! Great location close to the subway, Nikishi market, food and shopping. 7-eleven conveniently close too! The family suite was great for my kids and parents. Spacious and had everything we needed and more. The kids loved the tatami room! Having a washer/dryer was convenient. The happy hour was awesome and the coffee/tea machine was a great perk. The kids loved the bingo game for gacha ball prize too. Would definitely stay at Mimaru again!

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Gora Kansuiro
Hakone

This was a bit more traditional than I expected and both the public and private onsets were very small. The outdoor onsen had so many mosquitos that ate me alive. The dinner and breakfast were delicious!

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The path to the open air onsen was hard to follow and mosquitos everywhere. No where to really walk around and enjoy nature
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Control for mosquitos and one of the bathrooms in our room was broken. Hard to get ready as a family of 6 with 1 toilet.
MIMARU Suites Tokyo Asakusa

Loved the location! So convenient for good food in every direction of Asakusa! Close to the subway and so convenient to jump on the Ginza line to go to Shibuya or Ginza. The family suite was spacious. The kids loved the tatami mats room!

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Local specialist: Leny Vergara

Mother - Daughter 11-day trip to Japan
Japan | Sep 24 - Oct 4, 2025

Anahita Darius
Anahita Darius D.
| Reviewed on Oct 09, 2025
This 11-day trip to Japan (Tokyo, Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto) was an unbelievable once in a lifetime experience that my mom and I got to enjoy together all thanks to Shona… From the moment we connected Shona was INCREDIBLE!! Right from the planning and customization, to during our travels and right untill the very last moment when we departed Japan, she was always available and ready to assist.
We were able to experience many of the country's beautiful traditions, culture, food and people....
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This 11-day trip to Japan (Tokyo, Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto) was an unbelievable once in a lifetime experience that my mom and I got to enjoy together all thanks to Shona… From the moment we connected Shona was INCREDIBLE!! Right from the planning and customization, to during our travels and right untill the very last moment when we departed Japan, she was always available and ready to assist.
We were able to experience many of the country's beautiful traditions, culture, food and people. Travelling in a small group of only two women, I was pleased with the accommodations selected by Shona. They were always clean, safe, and offered exactly what we needed in each city by being centrally located and well connected. Our activities were tailored to our requests and many of the associated individual guides were very welcoming. Big shout out to Mr Ken (Mt Fuji) and Rio (Miyajima) of Magic Tours who were very knowledgeable and kind and took special care of my mother when we navigated steep climbs etc. The others were also good, however Mr Ken and Rio really were great! The tea ceremony at Kyoto and Sumo show at Osaka were great selections by Shona. For those areas that were self-guided, Shona gave us the information and material we needed.
This is our second trip with KimKim and have been telling our friends about it. Thankyou Shona for your dedication to making our trip a special one.

Hotel Reviews
Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort

Very special hotel, really enjoyed the location and in house facilities. Very close to the train station. The restaurant has only a set menu for dinner and breakfast which are to be prebooked so plan meals accordingly. There is a tourist tax to be paid and in cash only. The public and private onsen are a must do when staying here.

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The Royal Park Canvas Osaka Kitahama

Centrally located and well connected to 2 main train lines. There is tourist tax that has to be paid at the hotel.

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Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

Very close to the tram station and the vibrant streets for food and shopping.

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the b asakusa
Tokyo

Great location. Very close to the Metro station and the buzzing area of Asakusa.

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Activity Reviews
Half Day Fushimi Inari Taisha to Tofuku-ji Temple Hiking Experience
Half Day Fushimi Inari Taisha to Tofuku-ji Temple Hiking Experience
Kyoto

This was a beautiful walk through a beautiful forested area finally reaching the magnificent Torii gates. There is a fair bit of walking on inclines and steps.

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 Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kyoto

This is an activity you cannot miss. It was conducted seamlessly and was very enjoyable.

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World Heritage Himeji Castle &  Kōko-en ,Kobe tour
World Heritage Himeji Castle & Kōko-en ,Kobe tour
Osaka

The location was incredible and well worth the visit. Involves walking and a steep step climb if you want to reach the very top. Yet a must do when based in Osaka. The guide was the same from the day before. It was encouraging to see that she had taken some of our suggestions and was much better prepared.

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Osaka-Nara-Uji day trip
Osaka-Nara-Uji day trip
Osaka

This was a magical location. A fair bit of walking over uneven terrain and some incline. The guide was very young and seemed a bit inexperienced however we appreciated her trying her best.

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Osaka: Sumo Show Experience with Food Box
Osaka: Sumo Show Experience with Food Box
Osaka

This was an entertaining and fun way of getting to know and experience a bit about the Sumo culture. Very good set up and the bento meal was good. This is a must do in Osaka.

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Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour
Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour
Hiroshima

This place was magical. A fair bit of walking with steps and steep incline. Rio was our guide and she was simply wonderful... very plesant, kind and knowledgeable. She adjusted the pace to suit my mothers walking abilities yet made sure we saw everything.

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Hiroshima Bar Hopping Food Tour
Hiroshima Bar Hopping Food Tour
Hiroshima

The guide took us to some very local stops and by the end of it we were really stuffed with some authentic and very delicious Japanese food.

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Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi & Oishi Park
Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi & Oishi Park
Japan

Very lovely experience. Mr Ken and the driver were great. Mr Ken took special care of my mother when walking the steep hill to the viewpoint and pagoda. There was an approximate 2.5 hours drive either way but our driver was very safe and the ride was comfortable.

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Master Tokyo's Must-Sees: 5-hour Tsukiji, Akihabara & Asakusa Highlights Tour
Master Tokyo's Must-Sees: 5-hour Tsukiji, Akihabara & Asakusa Highlights Tour
Tokyo

This was a great way to walk and experience some of the highlights of Tokyo. The guide was friendly and shared insights about the areas, local food and activities.

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Local specialist: Shona Zhang
Shona
Shona Zhang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Oct 09, 2025

Hi Anahita
Thank you for choosing KimKim to arrange this trip for you. We deeply appreciate your trust, support, cooperation, patience, and understanding throughout the journey. Our warmest wishes go to you and your family — may happiness and health always be with you. We sincerely hope to see you on your next trip.
Best
Shona

Cory was amazing to work with.
Japan | Sep 28 - Oct 5, 2025

Peggy
Peggy R.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2025
Cory was amazing to work with. She really listed to my interests and coordinated a lovely week in Japan. Read more

Cory was amazing to work with. She really listed to my interests and coordinated a lovely week in Japan.

Hotel Reviews
Higashiyama Shikikaboku
Kyoto
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The Okura Tokyo
Tokyo
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Activity Reviews
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Japan
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I personally didn't enjoy the food choices.
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The guide was geat.
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A lot of walking and subway between stops. I would rather have sampled many different japanese dishes instead of only the two we tried. And neither of the two were healthy dishes.
Kintsugi Experience at Shikata Urushi, A Centuries-Old Japanese-Urushi Shop in Kyoto
Kintsugi Experience at Shikata Urushi, A Centuries-Old Japanese-Urushi Shop in Kyoto
Kyoto
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Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kimono Wearing (Higashiyama)
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kimono Wearing (Higashiyama)
Japan
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Private Kyoto Temples & Gion Tour
Private Kyoto Temples & Gion Tour
Japan
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Tokyo Night Food Tour in Shinjuku
Tokyo Night Food Tour in Shinjuku
Tokyo
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Local specialist: Cory Varga
Cory
Cory Varga
Local specialist in Tokyo | Replied on Oct 11, 2025

Dear Peggy, thank you so much for your thoughtful words. It truly means a lot to me that you enjoyed your week in Japan. I loved planning this trip with you and really wanted it to reflect the things that matter most to you. I’m so glad it all came together in a way that felt special and meaningful.

Japan has so many layers to explore, and knowing that the experience felt so lovely for you makes me so happy. It was a real pleasure working with you, and I’m honored to have been a part of your journey.

Warm Regards,
Cory

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