Japan Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Japan travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Japan who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Ana Bicanic

(21 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Bali
Recent traveler reviews for Ana:
"It was exactly what I wanted, and Ana arranged everything perfectly - the pace, accommodations, and activities were all stellar." - by Kate, Mar 11, 2024 · see review
"Ana crafted the perfect boutique itinerary for a birthday trip in Java and Flores - beautiful temples, volcanoes and mountain village trek, komodo dragons and manta rays!" - by Christina, Jan 9, 2024 · see review
"Ana helped us curate such an awesome itinerary that included so many varied experiences that we still can’t believe we fit so much in two weeks!" - by Tanuja, Nov 26, 2023 · see review

Angel Tang

(15 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Angel specializes in: biking, hiking, cusine,cruise,honeymoon
Recent traveler reviews for Angel:
"This was out first trip to Japan,Angel took the time to organise the trip taking into consideration our special needs." - by Paran, Feb 4, 2024 · see review
"Angel was extremely helpful." - by Matthew, Dec 22, 2023 · see review
"We were a party of 4 and had KimKim (Angel was the person helping us) arrange for a trip that included visits to Kanazawa, Osaka, Kyoto, with most of our visit walking the Kumado Kodo for 6 days." - by Robin, Nov 27, 2023 · see review

Sandy Ren

(12 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Sandy specializes in: Family tours, Honeymoon tours, Culture tours, Classic tours
Recent traveler reviews for Sandy:
"Sandy was very easy to work with and incorporated all our input into the itinerary." - by Victoria, Apr 14, 2024 · see review
"Sandy organized some amazing local things for us." - by Shelby, Mar 11, 2024 · see review
"Behind the scenes Sandy was a great coordinator and helpful every step along the way." - by Kevin, Feb 14, 2024 · see review

Christine Mayol

(8 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Tokyo
Christine specializes in: Travel Planning, Tailored made tours, FIT, B2C
Recent traveler reviews for Christine:
"From the planning phase, Christine was able to grasp our needs quickly and was able to make all the adjustments we were looking for our 16 day long trip." - by Nicola, Jun 3, 2023 · see review
"Our specialist travel advisor Christine, started planning our trip from a blank slate…." - by Don, May 9, 2023 · see review
"I would like to pay extra thanks to our travel agent Christine." - by Harvey, Jan 23, 2023 · see review

Irish S.

(7 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Tokyo
Irish specializes in: Travel Planning, Tailored made tours, FIT, B2C
Recent traveler reviews for Irish:
"We very much enjoyed our 2 week Japan vacation, thanks to the careful planning of Irish." - by Stephanie, Jun 20, 2023 · see review
"Irish planned a wonderful family trip to Japan!" - by Lisa, Jun 12, 2023 · see review
"Irish was very responsive." - by Jitendra, Mar 29, 2023 · see review

Tom Zhou

(6 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Bangkok
Tom specializes in: Honeymoon Travel, Family Travel, Foodie Tour, Adventures, Culture Tour
My passion for travel has taken me to visit all 11 Southeastern Asia countries. 12 years of experience with Odynovo Travel has given me the opportunity to witness some of the world’s most cherished treasures. Such as the unique interactive moment with lovely elephant in Chiang Mai, the ancient... read more
Tom's Favorite Itineraries:

Myaen Verzosa

(6 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Tokyo
Myaen specializes in: Travel Planning, Tailored made tours, FIT, B2C
Recent traveler reviews for Myaen:
"Myaen was always in contact wanting to ensure that we were prepared and understood our timetable." - by David, Apr 1, 2024 · see review
"Myaen was the greatest." - by Camille, Mar 29, 2024 · see review
"Kim Kim and Myaen We had heard a lot about this unique country, Japan, for various reasons while we visited so many, many countries across the globe, we could travel to Japan only in October 2023." - by narayana, Oct 27, 2023 · see review
Japan Travel Agent based in Tokyo
Claudia specializes in: Your dream trip to Japan! We like turning your dream trip to Japan into reality, we specialize in tailor made trips from the must seen spots in Japan like the bright lights of the city of Tokyo to the hidden gems in Shikoku, leave it to us to make your trip one of a kind!
We specialize in creating tailor trips to Japan whether you already have in mind what you want to do or if you need help we are more than happy to discover Japan with you! read more

Shona Zhang

(3 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
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 world.Traveling is the most relaxing way to get to know different people and share diverse cultures,histories and... read more
Shona's Favorite Itineraries:

Kristy Baclea-an

(2 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Tokyo
Kristy specializes in: Travel Planning, Tailored made tours
Konnichiwa! My name is Kristy your friendly travel consultant from Japan Travel! I provide personalized travel planning for individuals, families, groups, etc. From budget recommendations to high-end luxury vacations! Name it. I grow my network and referrals from my clients that I believe... read more

Nancy Ratos

(2 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Tokyo
Nancy specializes in: Travel Planning, Tailored made tours, FIT, B2C
Hey, there traveler! My name is Nancy and I am one of the travel consultants here at Japan Travel. I'm a lover of people, coffee, great food, adventure, and all things travel! If you need suitable travel options that best fit your needs, wants, and capabilities, you've come to the right... read more

Albee Ning

(2 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Albee specializes in: family, retire couples travel
Working as a travel specialist over 8 years at Asia Highlights, I have personally inspected most of the Asian destinations, including China, Japan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, Singapore, Indonesia and more. And I will certainly keep exploring the beautiful Asian land. I didn't just... read more
Albee's Favorite Itineraries:

Alisa Liu

(1 review)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
As a 7 years professional travel advisor, I have helped more than 1500 travel groups to tailor-make their trips with good feedback. I am specialized in tailoring aniversary trips, honeymoon trips, proposal trips, family trips and birthday trips. Any special requirements, feel free to let me know.... read more

Bert Hu

(1 review)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Bert specializes in: family, retire couples travel
Currently serving as a travel consultant, I bring a wealth of travel experience to the table, much of which was garnered during my enriching university years. My role is to leverage this rich tapestry of personal travel encounters to curate meaningful and immersive experiences for my clients. My... read more
Bert's Favorite Itineraries:

Trip Reviews for Japan

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.6
Based on 135 ratings

Japan Trip Highs & Lows
Japan | Apr 5 - Apr 14, 2024

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Smita S.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024
What went well: 1) Shona did a great job planning our trip and making sure we were enjoying our itineraries every day! Our biggest highlight was being able to do all tourist special attractions in one trip across cities. 2) She added things to the itinerary, per our request (Team Labs Borderless), which we are so glad we did and a big thanks to her for organizing it! 3) Louisa (Tokyo guide) gave us some great restaurant recommendations. 4) And the location of hotel in Tokyo was... Read more

What went well: 1) Shona did a great job planning our trip and making sure we were enjoying our itineraries every day! Our biggest highlight was being able to do all tourist special attractions in one trip across cities. 2) She added things to the itinerary, per our request (Team Labs Borderless), which we are so glad we did and a big thanks to her for organizing it! 3) Louisa (Tokyo guide) gave us some great restaurant recommendations. 4) And the location of hotel in Tokyo was AMAZING.

What could be better - 1) The tour guides we got were not very knowledgeable nor experienced. They were nice people, but it was hard to get much touristy/historical information from them about our destinations. Shu (Kyoto/Osaka guide) didn't even enter most of the places with us; he would just wait outside. We felt like we always had to ask him to explain history / significance of places we went to, as he offered very little details/stories. 2) For the amount of money we paid, we should have received much better and experienced guides. e.g., we met some other guides (via Viator) who have been doing this for more than 10 years and really knew about the history and cultural significance of places - we feel like we didn't get that at all! 3) We also felt like we walked needlessly to fill time in Kyoto / Nara - the distances were very spread out and we had to walk miles (within a single day at times) that we believe should have been a private car experience for the amount of money we paid. We were exhausted by the end of the trip given how much we had walked every single day. Plus, it was very hot in both Kyoto/Nara and Osaka. That wasn't value worth our money spent!

Overall, I think the trip was fine and Shona did a great job checking in and following up on our whereabouts and making sure we were comfortable. But, the guides (especially Shu) really made us think that we didn't get the experience we deserved!

Hotel Reviews
Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
Tokyo

Location, location, location!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Amazing location, right in the heart of the city, next to a Metro
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

Location is good but there were no in-house restaurants or bars!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
Osaka
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Spot Early-Blooming Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
Spot Early-Blooming Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
Tokyo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Her knowledge and storytelling
Transport
Local specialist: Shona Zhang
Shona
Shona Zhang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Apr 17, 2024
Dear Smita, Warm greetings from Shona and thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback with us. We're delighted to know that you have an enjoyable tour and are happy to be able to do all tourist special attractions in one trip across cities, especially with Team Labs Borderless. We're also glad that Louisa's restaurant recommendations and the fantastic location of the Tokyo hotel added to your experience. We are very sorry to know some of our guides didn’t meet your expectations and also... Read more

Dear Smita,

Warm greetings from Shona and thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback with us. We're delighted to know that you have an enjoyable tour and are happy to be able to do all tourist special attractions in one trip across cities, especially with Team Labs Borderless. We're also glad that Louisa's restaurant recommendations and the fantastic location of the Tokyo hotel added to your experience.

We are very sorry to know some of our guides didn’t meet your expectations and also failed to uphold our service standards. We will arrange more specific training for them in the coming time to make sure they can be more experienced, helpful, and knowledgeable, especially with the history and culture.

We regret any inconvenience caused by the extensive walking in Kyoto, Nara, particularly in hot weather conditions. In Japan, As we talked about before, we usually provide three different travel styles, including Private Car + English-speaking driver, English-speaking Tour Guide + Local Transportation, and Private Car + Driver(Japanese only) + Tour Guide, which may be mixed and used in one tour. Private transfer in Japan is much more expensive compared to other countries, so the tour price can be very high if using private transfer for the whole trip. Therefore,to keep the budget in a suitable range , we usually recommend our travelers to use some public transportation in the major cities with convenient public transportation systems.

I'm glad to hear that you had a positive overall experience with your trip to Japan. It's my great pleasure to provide support by checking in on you and ensuring your comfort throughout. Thank you again for sharing your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable adventures in the future

Wish you a happy life all the time.

Best regards,
Shona

The overall experience was great. Our KimKim ...
Japan | Mar 30 - Apr 7, 2024

Ebi
Ebi M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024
The overall experience was great. Our KimKim specialist was very helpful, responsive, and available especially during our trip.
All the guides that we received in Japan were amazing and went above and beyond.
Just to clarify, I would categorized this trip as an adventure and not so much of a relaxing vacation so we did lots of activities and sight seeing (30K+ steps on daily basis). I had 3 children (9-14) with me so it was a bit challenging at times however the guides were incredibly...
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The overall experience was great. Our KimKim specialist was very helpful, responsive, and available especially during our trip.
All the guides that we received in Japan were amazing and went above and beyond.
Just to clarify, I would categorized this trip as an adventure and not so much of a relaxing vacation so we did lots of activities and sight seeing (30K+ steps on daily basis). I had 3 children (9-14) with me so it was a bit challenging at times however the guides were incredibly helpful to minimize the pain.

Hotel Reviews
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Mystays Premier Omori
Tokyo

The room was a bit tiny.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was a bit tiny.
Local specialist: Kate Long
Kate
Kate Long
Local specialist in China | Replied on Apr 15, 2024
Dear Ebi, Thank you for your detailed feedback on your recent trip. I'm thrilled to hear that you had an overall great experience!!😀 It's wonderful to know that our guides in Japan met and exceeded your expectations. Their dedication to ensuring a high-quality experience for our travelers is something we take great pride in. I will be sure to pass along your compliments to them; it's comments like these that motivate our team to continue delivering exceptional service. 😊 I understand that... Read more

Dear Ebi,

Thank you for your detailed feedback on your recent trip. I'm thrilled to hear that you had an overall great experience!!😀

It's wonderful to know that our guides in Japan met and exceeded your expectations. Their dedication to ensuring a high-quality experience for our travelers is something we take great pride in. I will be sure to pass along your compliments to them; it's comments like these that motivate our team to continue delivering exceptional service. 😊

I understand that you categorized this trip as more of an adventure, with a full schedule of activities and sightseeing that required a significant amount of walking. It's commendable that you and your children took on this challenge with enthusiasm. I'm glad to hear that our guides were able to support you and make the experience as enjoyable and pain-free as possible for your family.

Please know that we always aim to tailor our travel experiences to suit the preferences and needs of our clients, and your feedback will certainly help us in refining our offerings for future travelers with similar interests 😊

We hope to have the opportunity to assist you again in planning your next adventure, and we'll be sure to take into account the energy levels and interests of you and your children to ensure a well-balanced experience 🙌

Once again, thank you for choosing us for your travel needs, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable trip in the future😊

Warm regards,
Katie😊

Japan April 2024
Japan | Mar 30 - Apr 7, 2024

Victoria
Victoria S.
San Rafael, CA | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024
Sandy was very easy to work with and incorporated all our input into the itinerary. She helped us plan a really well-rounded Japan trip! We got extremely lucky while we were there as the cherry blossoms were delayed in their blooming and therefore coincided perfectly with our travel dates! Additionally, we had great weather. Read more

Sandy was very easy to work with and incorporated all our input into the itinerary. She helped us plan a really well-rounded Japan trip! We got extremely lucky while we were there as the cherry blossoms were delayed in their blooming and therefore coincided perfectly with our travel dates! Additionally, we had great weather.

Hotel Review
Watermark Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto

Rooms at the Watermark are quite small, but it was very comfortable for the four nights we stayed there. There are really pretty lighting options in the rooms (lantern and wall lighting), which was a fun feature. The buffet breakfast was an excellent way to start the morning! There are both western and Japanese options. The hotel is not located very close to restaurants or epicenters, but is close to a subway line or a 25-30 minutes walk to more exciting areas.

Authenticity & Character
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Activity Reviews
Full Day Tokyo City Tour with East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
Full Day Tokyo City Tour with East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
Tokyo

Our tour guide, Meiji "May," made this day particularly special. He has a great personality and was clearly a very experienced guide, navigating crowds and transportation like a pro. He also recommended an AMAZING restaurant for lunch, Asakusa Tsurujiroh Hanare.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi Tour(join-in )
Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi Tour(join-in )
Hakone

Mt Fuji is beautiful! The drive up was a great way to see the countryside, but where we stopped up the mountain was very crowded. The boat ride wasn't our favorite part, though Lake Ashi is lovely. The gondola ride offered great views but also wasn't a highlight.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shibuya Sky and  Sumida River Cruise
Shibuya Sky and Sumida River Cruise
Tokyo

Shibuya Sky is very cool; even our Tokyo-based guide was impressed. It was his first time visiting and he thought the view was more expansive than some other vantage points in the city, like Tokyo Tower or Skytree. The Sumida River Cruise was a bit underwhelming in our opinion, but a unique opportunity and cool way to see architecture along the river.

Day Trip to Nara and Uji
Day Trip to Nara and Uji
Kyoto

This was a long day with lots of driving! The temple is very impressive with it's scale, but at this point of the trip we had seen so many shrines and temples. The dear were cute, but we both felt we didn't need to go back to see them. Good food in Nara! We really liked our guide. Very helpful, positive, and fashionable!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bamboo Grove and Monkey Park Tour with a Boat Ride
Bamboo Grove and Monkey Park Tour with a Boat Ride
Kyoto

The Bamboo Forest was very crowded which made it feel less magical. The garden at Tenryu-ji Temple right near the forest however is beautiful! The monkey park was very fun; it's a bit of a hike to get up there but subsequently offers a great view of the area. Lastly, the boat ride (Arashiyama Tsusen) was one of our favorite experiences! It's very cool to see how the boat is propelled with a bamboo stick, and there's a motor powered boat that comes up halfway through the trip to sell food and beverage.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our Kyoto guide, Tomoko, was lovely! We enjoyed spending the day with her.
Transport
Local specialist: Sandy Ren
Sandy
Sandy Ren
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Apr 17, 2024
Dear Victoria, Hope you are doing fantastic.Thank you so much for your kind words about your Japan trip with us.It is my great pleasure to create an itinerary that met all your expectations. It sounds like you had an incredible time, especially with the fortunate timing of the cherry blossoms and the fantastic weather. The details about the Watermark hotel are noted, and we're glad to hear that despite the room size, you found it comfortable. The variety at the buffet breakfast sounds... Read more

Dear Victoria,

Hope you are doing fantastic.Thank you so much for your kind words about your Japan trip with us.It is my great pleasure to create an itinerary that met all your expectations.

It sounds like you had an incredible time, especially with the fortunate timing of the cherry blossoms and the fantastic weather. The details about the Watermark hotel are noted, and we're glad to hear that despite the room size, you found it comfortable. The variety at the buffet breakfast sounds delightful, offering a perfect start to your mornings.

We're pleased to hear that Meiji "May" added to your experience with his expertise and recommendation for the restaurant. Your insights into Mt. Fuji and the various attractions along the way are invaluable for future travelers, and we appreciate your honest feedback.

The experiences in Shibuya, Nara, and Arashiyama sound both exciting and enriching, despite some crowds and long days. It's wonderful to hear that you had positive interactions with your guides and enjoyed the unique aspects of each location.

Once again, thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we hope to assist you with your future travel plans.

Best regards,
Sandy

Mie in Kyoto and Osaka was the best guide!!! ...
Japan | Mar 25 - Apr 6, 2024

Ana
Ana W.
Mexico | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2024
Mie in Kyoto and Osaka was the best guide!!! She was so kind and helpful, Layla in Tokyo was nice the only problem was that she was all the time in the cellphone like every minute, and Mina in takayama and Emily there were nice I liked the trip…. The other thing was that I noticed was missing that the tour was nice but had a lot of anime and a few spots in the cities that were important… so sometimes we had a chance to change the itinerary a bit but other times we couldn’t… so it was a... Read more

Mie in Kyoto and Osaka was the best guide!!! She was so kind and helpful, Layla in Tokyo was nice the only problem was that she was all the time in the cellphone like every minute, and Mina in takayama and Emily there were nice I liked the trip….

The other thing was that I noticed was missing that the tour was nice but had a lot of anime and a few spots in the cities that were important… so sometimes we had a chance to change the itinerary a bit but other times we couldn’t… so it was a bit disappointing no to see the city specially in Tokyo and Kyoto but we were able to manage things!!

The drivers were very helpful and the van is excellent!!!! I really enjoyed having a van and it was not a usual van it was in perfect conditions

Hotel Reviews
Ryokan Asunaro
Takayama

The best experience in Japan !!! I love the tradicional hotel, the staff was very nice!!! And it was perfect

Authenticity & Character
The tradicional stile
Location
Everything is really near!! Restaurants, the market, train station
Staff
Very nice and kind
Cleanliness & Comfort
The comforter of the bed is the best I’ve tried, and everything was very clean and in their place
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto

The beds were perfecto for a family of 3!!! And very nice the breakfast buffet, well located

Authenticity & Character
Location
Everything was close
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full Day Takayama & Shirakawago Tour by Private Car(Miyagawa Market, Takayama Jinya, Shirakawa-go region )
Full Day Takayama & Shirakawago Tour by Private Car(Miyagawa Market, Takayama Jinya, Shirakawa-go region )
Takayama

Loved both places!!!!

Quality of Experience
The vans that took us everywhere were the best traveling vans ever!!! Very comfortable
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day Kyoto Tour by Private Vehicle
Full day Kyoto Tour by Private Vehicle
Kyoto

Mie the guide made everything better!!! She is the best guide tour, helpful and nice!!!! And Kyoto is amazing city

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
the best best guide ever Mie!!!!!! She is a must in this tour!!!!
Transport
Full Day Osaka Highlights Tour(Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum, Umeda Sky Building)
Full Day Osaka Highlights Tour(Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum, Umeda Sky Building)
Osaka

It’s was nice I would have skipped the kimagata museum! But all of the rest was very nice !!! Since we had Mie as well and she is from Osaka she knew exactly where to take us!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Kyoto Arashiyama Tour by Private Car (Okochi Mountain Villa, Bamboo Groves, Nonomiya Shrine, Tenryuji Temple, Vegetarian Shojin-ryori Lunch, Monkey Park, Sagano Scenic Railway)
Full Day Kyoto Arashiyama Tour by Private Car (Okochi Mountain Villa, Bamboo Groves, Nonomiya Shrine, Tenryuji Temple, Vegetarian Shojin-ryori Lunch, Monkey Park, Sagano Scenic Railway)
Kyoto

We had a great time!!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Emily was very nice, she saw we were very tired this day so she made the trip less stressful and understanding with us!! She knows a lot of the culture and had a very interesting was of explaining things
Transport
Half Day Afternoon Make Your Own Anime Tour By Public Transport
Half Day Afternoon Make Your Own Anime Tour By Public Transport
Tokyo

I’m giving 4 stars because we didn’t go to the museum, instead we change the itinerary so we could know the city more since I’m not a fan of anime!! And the guide took us to Meiji which was a must and we didn’t have it in the original plan! And she took us to a restaurant I had made plans so it was nice and we got to travel by publicly transportation which was a nice experience as well

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I’ll just tell Layla to use the cellphone less
Transport
Local specialist: Cathy Chen

Memorable Trip to Japan
Japan | Mar 17 - Mar 28, 2024

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Emma Z.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Apr 07, 2024
Fei organised a wonderful trip to Japan (5 nights Tokyo, 5 nights Kyoto) for our family of four. Our tour guides (Gaku, Marcus and Slash) were absolutely fantastic – very accommodating, knowledgeable and kind. The drivers were impeccable, always punctual and helpful, taking all the stress of out of travel. The excursions chosen by Fei were amazing – and we have taken home many happy memories! We would highly recommend KimKim and Fei. Read more

Fei organised a wonderful trip to Japan (5 nights Tokyo, 5 nights Kyoto) for our family of four. Our tour guides (Gaku, Marcus and Slash) were absolutely fantastic – very accommodating, knowledgeable and kind. The drivers were impeccable, always punctual and helpful, taking all the stress of out of travel. The excursions chosen by Fei were amazing – and we have taken home many happy memories! We would highly recommend KimKim and Fei.

Hotel Review
Hotel Kanra Kyoto

Absolutely best hotel to stay in in Kyoto. On arrival we were greeted by the very friendly and helpful staff and a refreshing cup of tea. The front of house staff were extremely helpful in organising a table in the restaurant as well as providing excellent recommendations for a nearby coffee shop and restaurant. Rooms were beautiful and thoughtfully prepared. Restaurant was absolutely amazing - as were the restaurant staff. Would definitely stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful peaceful rooms
Location
Staff
Front of house staff and restaurant staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
An Insight into Local Religion: Fushimi Inari-Taisha,Nijo Castle and Kinkaku-ji
An Insight into Local Religion: Fushimi Inari-Taisha,Nijo Castle and Kinkaku-ji
Japan

Our guide Gaku was super. She also had a great recommendation for lunch. Room for improvement? Perhaps only 2 out of the three activities would have been enough on this days.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gaku was a fantastic guide - friendly, knowledgeable, interested in comparing and discussing different cultures. Driver was super helpful and kind.
Transport
Very clean and comfortable cars. Excellent driving.
Half Day Sagano Bamboo Grove and Tenryuji Temple Tour
Half Day Sagano Bamboo Grove and Tenryuji Temple Tour
Kyoto
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Marcus was very attentive and found the quietest corners of the very busy Grove and allowed us lots of time in the Zen temple to stop and stare. He also had some great recommendations for trying local food. Again, our driver was superb - kind helpful and excellent driving.
Transport
Clean comfortable transport. Excellent driving.
One Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Island  Tour
One Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Island Tour
Hiroshima
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amazing! Slash was super friendly, very understanding and lots of fun to be with. He went the extra mile to help us find a restaurant at the end of our long day trip!
Transport
We used the Shinkansen and public transport. All very pleasant.
Local specialist: Fei He
Fei
Fei He
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Apr 08, 2024
Dear Emma, Hope you are doing fantastic and so happy to know you have had such a wonderful trip with your family in Japan. Gaku, Marcus, and Slash are amazing guides and they are so delighted with that they made your experience memorable and stress-free. The drivers' punctuality and assistance also made a big difference. Regarding Hotel Kanra Kyoto, it sounds like you had a fantastic experience there. The friendly staff, beautiful rooms, and excellent restaurant all contributed to a... Read more

Dear Emma,

Hope you are doing fantastic and so happy to know you have had such a wonderful trip with your family in Japan.

Gaku, Marcus, and Slash are amazing guides and they are so delighted with that they made your experience memorable and stress-free. The drivers' punctuality and assistance also made a big difference.

Regarding Hotel Kanra Kyoto, it sounds like you had a fantastic experience there. The friendly staff, beautiful rooms, and excellent restaurant all contributed to a memorable stay.We will make notes of your feedback and do better recommendation for our future travelers.

Thank you very much for sharing your feedback and for recommending KimKim. If you have any further comments or need assistance in the future, feel free to reach out.

Best regards,
Fei