We asked Greg to plan us a trip of a lifetime...
Japan | Oct 17 - Nov 2, 2026

Molly
Molly M.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Nov 09, 2026

We asked Greg to plan us a trip of a lifetime a boy, did he, and Cory, deliver. The itinerary was the perfect combination of site seeing, activities with locals, and relaxation. The pacing of each day was perfect and all the suggestions given for food and other things were phenomenal. Greg connected us with tour guides who made us feel like they wanted to spend the day with us and who we were genuinely sad to leave (shout out Karolina and Pam) and hotels that ticked every box. They gave specific instructions on transportation and we had zero problems navigating between cities. Overall, I would (and have) highly recommend this experience as well as KimKim and the Greg/Cory team. It was indeed the trip of a lifetime

Hotel Reviews
Hotel the Celestine Tokyo Shiba
Tokyo

Comfortable first place to get started but a bit removed

Authenticity & Character
Location
Just felt very far from everything. However close to the subways
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Kanazawa Zoushi
Kanazawa
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Marufukuro
Authenticity & Character
Location
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Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu
Hakone
Authenticity & Character
Location
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Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Tokyo
Authenticity & Character
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Activity Reviews
Izakaya food tour in Shinjuku (14 small tastings)
Izakaya food tour in Shinjuku (14 small tastings)
Tokyo
Quality of Experience
Food
The first spot was great, but I didn’t find myself feeling like anything else that we did was particularly something I needed a food tour for
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The tour guide was a lot of energy but not really in an endearing way
Transport
Lots of walking on already, tired feet
Fun ramen cooking class with gyoza
Fun ramen cooking class with gyoza
Tokyo

This was an amazing experience that set the tone for our trip. Really was super fun and the guides were phenomenal.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Greg gave us a picture of the building so we knew what we were looking for which was really helpful.
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kimono Wearing (Higashiyama)
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kimono Wearing (Higashiyama)
Japan

Such a wonderful experience, and they let you keep the kimonos on until 6 o’clock. I wish I’d known that ahead of time because I definitely would’ve planned our day a little bit differently.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discover the Art of Japanese Forging at a Historic Kyoto Smithy
Discover the Art of Japanese Forging at a Historic Kyoto Smithy
Kyoto

This was such a fun experience! Plus, taking home your own knife that you foraged in Japan is pretty cool

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Greg and Cory gave very clear instructions on how to get to this place and it was super helpful
Discover the secret gems of Kanazawa - Omicho Market & Samurai District - Private Walking Tour
Discover the secret gems of Kanazawa - Omicho Market & Samurai District - Private Walking Tour
Kanazawa
Quality of Experience
It was a private tour with just the two of us and our guide and it made for really personalized experience which was great
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Karolina was really a wonderful guide.
Transport
Private Kyoto Temples & Gion Tour
Private Kyoto Temples & Gion Tour
Japan

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Pam! Plus, this is our first adventure into Kyoto and she made sure we saw everything even things we didn’t know we needed to see

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pam is such a delight
Transport
Go-Kart Tour - Akihabara
Go-Kart Tour - Akihabara
Tokyo

This was super fun and a lot less anxiety producing than I thought it was gonna be. Only feedback here is I would’ve liked to have known a little bit more about what we were driving by

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Maki-e Experience: Lacquered Chopsticks or Japanese Bowls
Private Maki-e Experience: Lacquered Chopsticks or Japanese Bowls
Kanazawa

This was really cool and our host and the artist were really sweet. We had a great time talking to them and creating art.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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

Highly recommend this experience. We really had a wonderful time.

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Local specialist: Greg Varga