Tokyo, Hakone & Kyoto Family of 3 Spring Break Trip
Japan | Mar 10 - Mar 18, 2025

Meredith
Meredith S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Mar 19, 2025

March 2025: Just returned from a 8 night trip to Japan with my husband and 20 year old son. It was FABULOUSly well planned by Leny! Her recommendations were spot on with our pre-trip discussions and expectations. Our hotels in Tokyo, Hakone & Kyoto were lovely, in great locations and included a fantastic breakfast. Our private guides all spoke great English and were a delight to spend a few hours each day exploring local sights. Our transfers and daily reminders were flawless.

Trip Highlights:
Tokyo Tsukiji and Asakusa with Michiko
Tokyo Food Tour with Clara
Hakone Tour with Masa
Kyoto Arashiyama with Hiro
Koyto Dinner with a Maiko in Gion district with Josh
Kyoto Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimi Shrine & Nishiki Market with Hiro
Nara with Yasuhisa

Plum blossoms were in bloom and beautiful :)

I highly recommend booking with kimkim!

Hotel Reviews
HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel
Tokyo

Great location!

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Matsuzakaya Honten
Kanagawa

Destination experience of it's own!

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The Blossom Kyoto
Kyoto
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi Tokyo Premier
Tokyo
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Activity Reviews
Private Sushi Making Experience: Craft Authentic Sushi
Private Sushi Making Experience: Craft Authentic Sushi
Kyoto

Unique experience!

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Best Of Shibuya Food Private Tour - Evening
Best Of Shibuya Food Private Tour - Evening
Tokyo

Clara is a great guide!

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Dinner with Maiko in a Traditional Kyoto Style Restaurant Tour (Small Group)
Dinner with Maiko in a Traditional Kyoto Style Restaurant Tour (Small Group)
Kyoto

Josh was great! The dinner with Maiko was an amazing, unique experience.

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Half-Day Tokyo Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Half-Day Tokyo Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Tokyo

Michiko was a great local guide and knows how to get around the city with ease.

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Tokyo to Hakone Private Transfer: Mt. Fuji and Hakone Full-Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver
Tokyo to Hakone Private Transfer: Mt. Fuji and Hakone Full-Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver
Japan

Masa is a great driver and guide!

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Tea Ceremony in Kyoto (Private)
Tea Ceremony in Kyoto (Private)
Kyoto

Unique experience!

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Relaxing Evening: Private Onsen and Kaiseki Dinner
Relaxing Evening: Private Onsen and Kaiseki Dinner
Hakone
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Full Day Nara Tour From Kyoto with English Speaking Guide (Private)
Full Day Nara Tour From Kyoto with English Speaking Guide (Private)
Japan

Yasu was an expert local guide and a pleasure to spend the day with!

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Hidden charms of Arashiyama
Hidden charms of Arashiyama
Kyoto

Hiro was great!

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

Hiro was fantastic!

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Local specialist: Leny Vergara
Leny
Leny Vergara
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Mar 19, 2025

Hi Meredith, thank you for your sweet review and for taking the time to share your experience right after arriving back home. I'm so happy that you enjoyed this cherry blossom trip with your family! I’ll make sure to share your kind words with your guides. It’s also great to hear that all your stays met your expectations. I hope this trip was truly memorable, and I look forward to planning your next Japan adventure😊