Greg and the team at KimKim orgainsed a super...
Japan | Sep 19 - Oct 9, 2025

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Colin F.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Greg and the team at KimKim orgainsed a super3 week trip. They liaised closely with us so that our particular likes (temples, culture, tradition...walking in the countryside) were integrated with their recommendations. Transport links, accomodation and local guides worked without a hitch. We visited bustling Tokyo, traditional Kyoto, along with Nagano, Nagoya, Kanazawa, Takayama, Hiroshima and Miyajima. We stayed in ultra modern hotels and traditional ryokans. We had guides to Geisha districts, food markets, and to Hiroshima. Greg was no more than a text away to clarify any issues. It was great.

Hotel Reviews
The Blossom Hibiya
Minato

Super hotel. Great breakfast. Helpful staff. Well located.

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Jizokan Matsuya Ryokan
Nagano

Super traditional hotel. Great food. Attentive staff. Well located.

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The Hotel Sanraku Kanazawa
Kanazawa

Super hotel. Helpful staff. Well located.

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Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto

Super traditional hotel. Great onsen. Helpful staff. Well located on a lovely island.

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Nikko Style Nagoya

Super hotel. Great breakfast. Helpful staff. Well located.

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The Blossom Kyoto
Kyoto

Super hotel. Great breakfast. Helpful staff. Well located.

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the b ginza

Nice hotel. Well located for Ginza and shopping.

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Activity Reviews
Discover the secret gems of Kanazawa - Private Walking Tour
Discover the secret gems of Kanazawa - Private Walking Tour
Kanazawa

Enjoyable tour. Knowledgeable and interesting guide.

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Tokyo Night Food Tour in Shinjuku
Tokyo Night Food Tour in Shinjuku
Tokyo

Enjoyable trip to hidden restaurant and bar. Knowledgeable and interesting guide.

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Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano (Tour w/ Public Transport)
Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano (Tour w/ Public Transport)
Japan

Enjoyable trip. Knowledgeable and interesting guide.

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Takayama Half-Day Private Tour with Expert Guide
Takayama Half-Day Private Tour with Expert Guide
Takayama

Enjoyable trip into Geihsa and Samurai history. Knowledgeable and interesting guide.

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Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kimono Wearing (Higashiyama)
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kimono Wearing (Higashiyama)
Japan

A valubale introduction to the nature and purpose of the Tea Ceremony.

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Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour
Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour
Kyoto

Enjoyable trip to see and sample the delights of the busy market. Knowledgeable and interesting guide.

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Japanese Calligraphy Class (Nara)
Japanese Calligraphy Class (Nara)
Japan

A delightful hour spent trying to handle the calligraphy brush, with a souvenir of handywork to take home

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Hiroshima City Private Walking Tour
Hiroshima City Private Walking Tour
Japan

A visit to the Peace Park, a Hiroshima-speciality lunch and a moving visit to the atomic bomb-related museum.

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