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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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Travel specialist Shona Zhang
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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
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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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Sandy Ren

I have been working as a travel specialist since graduating from college twenty years ago. Travel is my lifelong passion. It was such a thrilling thing to venture into a new world full of unknown...

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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

Leny is the best!!...
Japan | May 10 - May 30, 2026

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Robert A.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
Leny and her team were awesome. They arranged spectacular private tours of Tokyo and Seoul for us. We saw and experienced so many more things than we could have on our own. The guides were amazing. They went out of their way to be helpful and provide us with the best possible experience. They bridged the language barriers and explained all the cultural nuances of the sites we visited. They suggested restaurants and amazing local cuisine to try. The vans were always waiting to take us on to... Read more

Leny and her team were awesome. They arranged spectacular private tours of Tokyo and Seoul for us. We saw and experienced so many more things than we could have on our own. The guides were amazing. They went out of their way to be helpful and provide us with the best possible experience. They bridged the language barriers and explained all the cultural nuances of the sites we visited. They suggested restaurants and amazing local cuisine to try. The vans were always waiting to take us on to the next stop. The whole experience was seamless.

Leny and her team were always in contact with us throughout the trip. Confirming pickup times and guides' names and phone numbers. When we wanted to make changes to our itinerary. It was done over night. They could not have been more caring or helpful. I would strongly recommend booking with Leny.

In Tokyo, the one experience you should not miss is the Shimbuya Food Tour. It was spectacular. No one on their own could find all the small hole in the wall restaurants we ate at. The food was divine!

Activity Reviews
The Alluring Nami Island (Private)
The Alluring Nami Island (Private)
Seoul

Nami Island is a very peaceful and beautiful way to spend a day. Well worth the drive outside of Seoul.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Danny was a great guide.
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Seoul Adventures: DMZ Tour, Korean Cuisine, And More of the City (Private)
Seoul Adventures: DMZ Tour, Korean Cuisine, And More of the City (Private)
Seoul

Everyone should experience this tour to understand the historical significance of a divided country.

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Vincent was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable about the DMZ
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The Soul of Seoul: Hightlights of Korea's Heritage (Private)
The Soul of Seoul: Hightlights of Korea's Heritage (Private)
Seoul

Over whelming all the culture and heritage in Seoul.

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Esther was amazing again. Very knowledgeable.
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Modern Seoul and Cultural Heritage Half-Day Tour (Private) Airport Pick-Up with Direct Sightseeing Transfer
Modern Seoul and Cultural Heritage Half-Day Tour (Private) Airport Pick-Up with Direct Sightseeing Transfer
Seoul

A great way to spend half a day seeing Seoul. The Lotte Tower was a highlight.

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Esther was great. She went out of her wat to ensure we had a great experience.
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Welcome to Seoul!
Welcome to Seoul!
Seoul

Seamless pickup from the cruise ship terminal.

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Full Day Kamakura with English Speaking Guide and Vehicle (Private)
Full Day Kamakura with English Speaking Guide and Vehicle (Private)
Tokyo

Kamakura was great, Especially the giant Buddha. Well worth seeing.

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Explore East Tokyo: Full-Day Private Tour with Multilingual Guide
Explore East Tokyo: Full-Day Private Tour with Multilingual Guide
Tokyo

The tour was great. Wish we had more time to spend at each of the sites. Especially the Imperial Gardens

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Kashima-san was agreat guide. Very knowledgeable.
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Best of Shibuya Food Tour
Best of Shibuya Food Tour
Tokyo

This tour was definitely one of the highlights of our whole trip. The food was divine.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Alex our guide was awesome. He knew so much about the food and culture of the area. We were blown away.
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West Tokyo Highlights: Half-Day Private Tour with Guide & Vehicle
West Tokyo Highlights: Half-Day Private Tour with Guide & Vehicle
Tokyo

The Meiji and Yasukuni Shrines and the Rikugien Garden were spectacular.

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Welcome (Irrashaimase) to Tokyo!
Welcome (Irrashaimase) to Tokyo!
Tokyo

A seamless pickup at the airport and transfer to our hotel.

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Local specialist: Leny Vergara
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8 day custom tour of Japan
Japan | May 16 - May 23, 2026

Connie
Connie L.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
Bella was great. She organized a custom trip through Japan for our family. She was helpful at suggestions for what might work best. We visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. We had two wonderful local guides, Ms Cho and Mr Hideo. We also had two different drivers. Bella was great at keeping in contact through planning and during our trip. If you get the chance to work with her, you won’t be disappointed. Read more

Bella was great. She organized a custom trip through Japan for our family. She was helpful at suggestions for what might work best. We visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. We had two wonderful local guides, Ms Cho and Mr Hideo. We also had two different drivers. Bella was great at keeping in contact through planning and during our trip. If you get the chance to work with her, you won’t be disappointed.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
Tokyo

Very nice hotel. Would recommend.

Hotel Granvia Osaka - JR Hotel Group
Osaka

Very nice rooms but pretty small. Location is great with train station essentially in your basement.

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Multiple combo washer/dryer machines available for use.
Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei
Kyoto

Very nice authentic hotel with friendly staff.

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Location
A little far away from main shopping/activity. But very quiet cute area.
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Only on site limited hours so makes check in a little complicated. Also they have limited breakfast available so order in advance.
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Shiba Park Hotel
Tokyo

Beautiful hotel with coffee available 24 hours. That was really nice during our transition to the new time zone. Rooms are small but comfortable.

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My
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Very polite and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
We used the laundry service and it was prompt and easy. Only one washer dryer to do your own and it was always busy.
Local specialist: Bella Wu
Bella
Bella Wu
Local specialist in China, Japan | Replied on Jun 02, 2026
Dear Connie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 Reading your comments truly made my day. It was an absolute pleasure helping your family plan and experience your journey through Japan. From Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that Ms. Cho and Mr. Hideo helped make your experience even more special. I’m also grateful for your kind words about my planning and communication. My goal is always to make the process as smooth and... Read more

Dear Connie,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊

Reading your comments truly made my day.

It was an absolute pleasure helping your family plan and experience your journey through Japan. From Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that Ms. Cho and Mr. Hideo helped make your experience even more special.

I’m also grateful for your kind words about my planning and communication. My goal is always to make the process as smooth and enjoyable as possible, both before and during the trip, so it means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of.

Thank you again for trusting me with your family’s adventure. It was a privilege to be part of it, and I hope the memories you created in Japan will stay with you for many years to come.

If you ever decide to return to Japan—or explore China or another part of Asia in the future—I would be delighted to help you plan another unforgettable journey.

Wishing you and your family all the best, and thank you again for your trust and support!

Warm regards,
Bella 😊

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Our trip was very well planned. Ben was amazi...
Japan | May 17 - May 30, 2026

Bob
Bob N.
Florence, KY | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
Our trip was very well planned. Ben was amazing from the beginning of planning to the end of the trip. Any small hiccup was quickly fixed. We feel we left Japan was a great appreciation for the country and its people. I know there is more to see. Maybe one day, we will be back. This is my second trip with KimKim and will use them again next year. guides Guide’s Name: Ms Iris - very good. took great care of us. a little breakdown in communication. Guide’s Name:... Read more

Our trip was very well planned. Ben was amazing from the beginning of planning to the end of the trip. Any small hiccup was quickly fixed.

We feel we left Japan was a great appreciation for the country and its people. I know there is more to see. Maybe one day, we will be back.

This is my second trip with KimKim and will use them again next year.

guides

Guide’s Name: Ms Iris - very good. took great care of us. a little breakdown in communication.

Guide’s Name: Mr.Yukinori Hashimoto - great…really enjoyed our time together. Very patient… very empathetic to our needs

Guide’s Name: Mr.Ricky - ok…great guy. Some things were off. we would have loved to have dinner in Kyoto where all the action is. he was just going to leave us though.. I asked how do I get back to hotel… and didn’t get an answer. so we didn’t eat and followed him back to hotel on a long trek via public transportation.

I get japan now for their public transportation. but we seemed to have spent hours on it with him. when a taxi was available for a little more money.

Finally on our last day.. he seemed to hurry us off the island. we got done with kayaking…then he wanted to get through the temple. fine… but we were dehydrated, hungry, and had to go to bathroom. he lacked any kind of empathy for our needs. When we had to demand to eat.. we finally did. then he wanted to leave. I thought we were supposed to have private time. then we leave and get in tram for over an hour or o get back to hotel.

there were bright spots with him… but

Hotel Reviews
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
Hiroshima

nice. not my favorite, but nice

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The Thousand Kyoto
Kyoto

really nice place.. no view and felt we weren’t in the middle of kyoto where all the action was… but very convenient to train station

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Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Kanazawa

nice for the night..

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Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan

definitely out of our comfort zone. but really fun

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Hakone Hotel Kowakien Tenyu
Hakone

favorite.. just a cool place

Authenticity & Character
had that japanese character
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Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Tokyo

it was perfect

Authenticity & Character
easy… fun
Location
seemed in the middle of everything
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Miyajima Island One-Day Guided Tour (with Kayaking)
Miyajima Island One-Day Guided Tour (with Kayaking)
Japan

Great day… but rushed by our guide. there are things I would have loved to do.. but couldn’t. the guide literally walked us back to the ferry and then said.. is there anything else you want to do. he fell asleep on the 1.5 hour tram. maybe he was not feeling well

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Day Trip: Kyoto to Hiroshima with Cultural Sites & Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience（Private Guide, Public Transportation）
Day Trip: Kyoto to Hiroshima with Cultural Sites & Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience（Private Guide, Public Transportation）
Hiroshima

Good fun day

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Discover Kyoto's Timeless Treasures: Fushimi Inari Shrine，Golden Pavilion, Nishiki Market，Gion District and Geisha-Kaiseki Elegance
Discover Kyoto's Timeless Treasures: Fushimi Inari Shrine，Golden Pavilion, Nishiki Market，Gion District and Geisha-Kaiseki Elegance
Kyoto

all good… hated being on bus for so long during day loved the Geisha!! and the taxis at night!!

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Hozugawa River Boat Ride and Arashiyama Exploration and Japanese tea ceremony (Private Guide &Public Transportation)
Hozugawa River Boat Ride and Arashiyama Exploration and Japanese tea ceremony (Private Guide &Public Transportation)
Kyoto

boat ride was fun the rickshaw was really fun. climbed the mountains to see the monkeys was fun tea ceremony was great wish we could have gotten a good dinner… guide rushed us

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Rural Charm to Refined Craft: Shirakawago and Kanazawa Gold Leaf Experience （Private car, Guide）
Rural Charm to Refined Craft: Shirakawago and Kanazawa Gold Leaf Experience （Private car, Guide）
Japan

Fun day

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Half-Day E-Bike Tour through Takayama’s Countryside and Mountain Villages（Private Guide）
Half-Day E-Bike Tour through Takayama’s Countryside and Mountain Villages（Private Guide）
Takayama

we went everywhere

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Private Transfer from Tokyo to Hakone: Lake Ashi Cruise & Owakudani Experience
Private Transfer from Tokyo to Hakone: Lake Ashi Cruise & Owakudani Experience
Japan

rain out.. but guide and driver made the best of it

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Tokyo Sumo , Anime, Art and Culinary Adventure day tour （Guide, Public Transportation）
Tokyo Sumo , Anime, Art and Culinary Adventure day tour （Guide, Public Transportation）
Tokyo

Sumo was a blast. rest of day.. ok… again a little confusing on the plans

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Tokyo in Rhythm: Markets, Shrines & Taiko Beats（Private Guide, Public Transportation）
Tokyo in Rhythm: Markets, Shrines & Taiko Beats（Private Guide, Public Transportation）
Tokyo

the market was fun. I wish iris would have laid out exactly what we were going to do… it made it a little confusing. the drum thing was t worth it

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Local specialist: Ben Tanaka
Ben
Ben Tanaka
Local specialist in Japan, China | Replied on Jun 02, 2026
Hi Bob, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. First of all, thank you for your trust throughout this journey. From our very first conversations during the planning stage to your final day in Japan, it was truly a pleasure helping you and Rosanne experience this wonderful country. I was especially happy to read that you felt the trip was well planned and that any issues along the way were resolved quickly. Your kind words mean a great deal to me... Read more

Hi Bob,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review.

First of all, thank you for your trust throughout this journey. From our very first conversations during the planning stage to your final day in Japan, it was truly a pleasure helping you and Rosanne experience this wonderful country.

I was especially happy to read that you felt the trip was well planned and that any issues along the way were resolved quickly. Your kind words mean a great deal to me personally, and I am honored to have been part of your Japan adventure.

I was also very pleased to hear your positive comments about Iris and Hashimoto-san. I will be sure to share your feedback with them. I know they will be delighted to hear that they helped make your trip special.
Please rest assured that we take feedback like yours very seriously. We have already paused assigning Ricky to future tours while we conduct additional training and review these situations with him. Our goal is to ensure that every guest receives the attentive, thoughtful, and personalized care that we expect from our guides.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable because it helps us improve and prevent similar experiences for future travelers.

Japan truly has so much more to offer beyond what you saw on this trip. From Hokkaido to Kyushu, there are still countless amazing places waiting to be discovered. And if you ever decide to return to Japan—or perhaps visit China in the future—you will officially be one of our VIP guests 😊. We would be absolutely delighted to help create another unforgettable journey for you and Rosanne.

Thank you again for your trust, your patience, and your honesty throughout the trip.

Wishing you and Rosanne good health, happiness, and many more adventures ahead.

Warm regards,
Ben

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