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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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

(5 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:

Angel Tang

(4 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Angel specializes in: biking, hiking, cusine.
Originally from China, I love exploring and have been traveling around Asia for 15 years. Japan still my most home-feel destination. It’s a place you can slow down your pace, healing your soul. It’s time for me to introduce this dream like country to you. read more
Angel's Favorite Itineraries:

Fei He

(4 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Fei specializes in: Cultural adveture trips , Family-friendly trips, City walk, Mountain hiking trips
My travelling philosophy: Traveling is inspiring and healing! I love to explore, to travel, to meet new people and experience different cultures of this world and have travelled to more than 10 countries in the world and worked in China and Japan. and most recently have spent the last 5 years... read more

Myaen Verzosa

(3 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Tokyo
Myaen specializes in: Travel Planning, Tailored made tours, FIT, B2C
My name is Myaen and I am a travel consultant for Japan Travel. I believe in helping people plan their perfect trips. I believe in the power of travel to bring people together and create lasting memories. Japan is one of the most amazing places to go to. It is safe, the public transport is... read more

Kelly Lu

(3 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Bangkok
Kelly specializes in: Tailor-made itinerary, Multi-country tours, Family trips, Honeymoon tours, Beach vacation, Culture tours.
I love travel, and always willing to share my experience with more people. Travel to me is a way which I can connect with the world and challenge myself to become a better person. Being able to experience many cultures and meet new people brings me so many great memories which I am able to share... read more
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

John Hu

(2 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
John specializes in: Family Travel, Foodie Tour, Honeymoon Travel, Adventures
The most important part of my job is to listen to travelers and then make suggestions that can be included in their trip. This takes time but the results are worth it. I can then arrange a trip with an eye on every detail — from their room within a given hotel to the exact train route they take.... read more

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

Albee Ning

(1 review)
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:

Sandy Ren

(1 review)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Sandy specializes in: Family tours, Honeymoon tours, Beach vacation, Culture tours, Classic tours, Tailor-made itinerary, Multi-country tours.
Asia Tours Specialist, professional in Tailor-made tours. read more

Nancy Ratos

(1 review)
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

Terry Zhang

(1 review)
Japan Travel Agent based in China
Terry specializes in: Private and Tailor-Made Tour, History and Culture Tour, Family Tour, Honeymoon Tour, Adventures
I was lucky enough to grow up around travel, and experience some amazing places, from China to Vietnam to Thailand. Travel is my passion and I’m always dreaming of my next trip. After traveling around many different countries with Odynovo Tours and my family, once I was old enough I started to... read more
Japan Travel Agent based in JAPAN
Motoyuki specializes in: Unusual Experience and Local Food
Please come to me as you get bored with Big City or Normal Sightseeing Tour read more
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:
Japan Travel Agent based in Guilin city, Guangxi Province, China
Sharon specializes in: Travel Planning, Tailored made tours
As a trip specialist with over 5 years of experience, I have traveled to numerous popular destinations in Asia, exploring not only well-known tourist attractions but also immersing myself in local experiences, discovering diverse cuisines, and learning about different cultures. My passion for... read more
Japan Travel Agent based in Philippines
Lisa specializes in: Tailor-made itinerary, Multi-country tours, Family trips, Honeymoon tours, Beach vacation, Culture tours.
I deeply love the countries with a strong passion for exploring local food, history, language, and culture. read more
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
Japan Travel Agent based in South Korea
Jessica specializes in: South Korea
Asia Tours Specialist, professional in Tailor-made tours. My travel philosophy is that life and travel are about personal reflection and growth, and I'm passionate about sharing that with our guests. read more
Jessica's Favorite Itineraries:

Trip Reviews for Japan

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.6
Based on 72 ratings

To Fei - and all who helped make this such a...
Japan | Aug 26 - Aug 31, 2023

Michael
Michael B.
Denville, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023

To Fei - and all who helped make this such an enjoyable trip with so many memories to keep. (Sorry if I am slow in sending in this review, and if there may be too much here to read.)

Day 1: This was a long day, taking the train early in the morning from Tokyo to Nagoya and then on to Nakatsugawa, followed by bus to Magome. But the walk from Magome to Tsumago was as marvelous as I had heard it would be. Shade on the trail was welcome, and part of the way through I met and joined up... read more

To Fei - and all who helped make this such an enjoyable trip with so many memories to keep. (Sorry if I am slow in sending in this review, and if there may be too much here to read.)

Day 1: This was a long day, taking the train early in the morning from Tokyo to Nagoya and then on to Nakatsugawa, followed by bus to Magome. But the walk from Magome to Tsumago was as marvelous as I had heard it would be. Shade on the trail was welcome, and part of the way through I met and joined up with a couple from Japan. I took a leisurely near four hours for the walk, the trail was very well marked, and I arrived at my destination in good time for dinner at 6:00pm. Dinner and the ryokan accommodation were excellent, as indeed they were at the end of each day’s hike. As a result of this exposure I gained a much better appreciation for Japanese cuisine, and how much variation it has - ‘very welcome indeed.

Day 2: The links to maps and timetables in Fei’s detailed itinerary were very good, and gave me the confidence I needed traveling on my own, but I had not been good at downloading them onto my phone in a format that I could use offline, which I anticipated needing when out of cell phone contact on the trail. So, I walked in to Tsumago and enjoyed looking around, then took a slow walk into Nagiso away from the roads along part of the Nakasendo way - I had cell phone contact to do this.
I had picked up a map at the tourist information office in Tsumago beforehand (“Let’s walk the south-Kiso road”) which had detailed maps of the trail sections from Magome to Tsumago and from Nagiso to Nojiri. I could have used this map, but a little tired from the first day and not sure that I could cover the distance to Nojiri in time, I spent a little longer in Nagiso then enjoyed the train ride into Kiso-Fukushima instead. I hope I might take the trail route to Nojiri another time. At Kiso-Fukushima I looked around, then visited the old Fukushima Nakasendo higway station and the Yamamura Daikan Yashiki Museum among other places
At the Kiso Mikawaya accommodation I really appreciated the onsen baths but, even better, I was lucky to have a room where I could hear the Kiso river as I went to sleep and woke up in the morning.

Day 3: I took the train early from Kiso-Fukushima to Yabuhara. At Kiso-Fukushima station I met two sisters, Janis and Joann, from Singapore, whom I had first met earlier while walking in Tsumago. Also at the station I met a couple, Kim and Wah Fong, from Australia who were originally from Singapore and who had stayed at the same ryokan in Tsumago. The sisters took the train on to Narai, and I joined the couple from Australia for the three of us to walk the trail from Yabuhara to Narai. This was probably the best hike of the trip - definitely one to remember, with many things to stop and see along the way. Kim had the trail directions on his phone, which was reassuring, but the trail was very well marked.
The accommodation at Narai was really quite up-market, and the evening’s dinner was perhaps the best of the trip, although that is a difficult choice to make because it was all so good.

Day 4: After looking at the train times, I decided to take the train from Narai through to Matsumato, instead of walking to Kiso-Hirasawa first. I met the two sisters again at Narai station and we travelled, found coffee in Matsumoto, and then went on a guided tour of Matsumoto Castle together. The castle and grounds are well worth the visit, especially with a guided tour which was provide free by the local tourist’s office. The sisters had to leave the castle early to get back to Tokyo for that evening, but I stayed there enjoying the gardens for a while before going back to Matsumoto station - where I happened to meet Kim and Wah Fong again. We caught the same train on to Karuizawa, before going our separate ways to our accommodation. I was looking forward to the next day’s hike, and was lucky to be at a ryokan for the night that was away from the town and close to the beginning of the path. For each night’s stay the hotel staff were outstanding, helpful and welcoming, but perhaps especially so here. The onsen baths and dinner rounded out another great day.

Day 5: I felt that the planned hike from Karuizawa to Yokokawa was on the long side for me to be certain of being back in Tokyo in time for the evening, where I had to cross the city to retrieve my carry-on luggage. Also, it was the first part of the hike, up to the Usui Pass and Kumano Kotai Jinja that looked the most interesting, and it was indeed beautiful. The trail was paved road all the way but was quiet and winded past waterfalls before giving way to magnificent views from the top of the pass. This choice also meant that I could leave both my small backpack and carryall at the ryokan, instead of taking them on the trail. I took the hike at a leisurely pace before returning to Karuizawa station to take the Shinkansen to Tokyo. I had not been in the Shibuya neighborhood before, and it was a very lively place to spend the night.

Day 6: After walking around Shibuya for a while and enjoying some air conditioning at Miyashita Park, I went to Haneda airport on the subway. Although there had been opportunities to see Mount Fuji earlier at times on the three week trip, it had eluded me each time, being obscured by clouds. However my wish to see it came true from the comfort of the window seat I had, just after the flight took off, with the top of Mount Fuji clearly visible some seventy miles away above the clouds as the sun was beginning to set.

Two things I would do differently on the trail next time around, that are definitely on me and not you. I would go in the spring or autumn, instead of August, when I knew the weather was likely to be hot and humid. But I did not have much choice in the timing because this was a side trip arranged around a trip to Japan for my job. Also, I would either take less with me on the trail or take a slightly larger backpack. I took the 10 liter backpack that I usually carry on trips, but I took more clothing than I needed, and that had to go in a separate carryall bag, which was about another 10 liters. If I had known or planned better, the 10 liter backpack would just about be big enough, although a 15 liter pack would be better. I had left my main carry-on bag in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo before going on the trail, and used the local luggage-forwarding services on the trail when I could, but it was not practicable to do this every day, especially on the first and last days of the trail.

Thank you, sincerely.

Local specialist: Fei He
Fei
Fei He
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Sep 21, 2023

Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for your wonderful words and thoughtful feedback about your hiking experience in Japan. We are so happy to know you have so much enjoyable memory about the scenery and the new friends you have made on the way.
Your thoughtful and detailed feedback will bring us to understand more about the travelers’ idea and impression on the culture and nature in Japan.
Thank you for choosing our services, and we are grateful to have played a part in making your vacation enjoyable.Welcome you and your family back to Japan again in the future.
All the best from Japan,
Fei

Japan family trip
Japan | Aug 14 - Aug 23, 2023

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Charlie S.
Washington, DC | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2023

Angel worked with me to build out options for a trip itinerary and patiently helped me refine it. Many of her suggestions were great and things I would not have thought of, while also keeping us flexible to do what we wanted with much more autonomy than if we were part of a group tour. When we had to delay our arrival by a day because of weather, she helped us get a refund from the booked hotel for the first night.

Local specialist: Angel Tang
Angel
Angel Tang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Aug 30, 2023

Thank you for giving KimKim and Odynovo Tours the opportunity to make your travel arrangements for your recent trip to Japan.We greatly appreciate your feedback and have shared your idear about boarding train instruction.Welcome you and your family back to Japan again in the future!

We had a fabulous trip to Japan thanks to San...
Japan | Jul 20 - Aug 19, 2023

Deborah
Deborah C.
Live Oak, CA | Reviewed on Aug 20, 2023

We had a fabulous trip to Japan thanks to Sandy and the Kimkim team. Sandy helped us arrange a detailed to our interests vacation that was easy to follow and organized. She even gave us helpful instructions for transportation and sightseeing for our free days and checked in with us during a typhoon watch to make sure we were ok. When we had to make some last minute changes to our accommodations and train, Sandy was extremely helpful, attentive and timely. Our guides in Hiroshima and Tokyo,... read more

We had a fabulous trip to Japan thanks to Sandy and the Kimkim team. Sandy helped us arrange a detailed to our interests vacation that was easy to follow and organized. She even gave us helpful instructions for transportation and sightseeing for our free days and checked in with us during a typhoon watch to make sure we were ok. When we had to make some last minute changes to our accommodations and train, Sandy was extremely helpful, attentive and timely. Our guides in Hiroshima and Tokyo, Hiroko and Yukari, were both gracious, delightful and informative. They made our sightseeing days fun and educational, and I would highly recommend them both.
I would use Kim Kim again for my next Japan adventure, theirs is so much more we want to see!

Hotel Review
Mount View Hakone
Hakone

We loved our stay here. The accommodations, the wonderful traditional cuisine, and the friendly staff all made for an unforgettable experience. It was our favorite of all our accommodations.

Authenticity & Character
A traditional ryokan with a wonderful onsen.
Location
Easy access to public transportation.
Staff
All were friendly and extremely helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The entire accommodation was delightful and clean, the onsen especially wonderful.
Activity Reviews
Kyoto Cooking Class
Kyoto

We loved this class! Cooking and then eating delightful food that we hope to recreate at home.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Easy. We walked.
Full Day Itsukushima Shrine and Memorial Park Tour
Hiroshima

By far one of our favorite excursions. The history of Hiroshima and the beauty of Miyajima island and Itsukushima Shrine were both beautiful and emotional. And our guide Hiroko was delightful and attentive.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Easy ferry and public transportation.
Transport
Tokyo Cooking Class
Tokyo

We lived this class. The staff was great, the recipes easy to follow and delicious. Hopefully we can recreate them at home!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Tokyo City Tour with Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo

Despite the heat (August) this was a great day and our guide Yukori delightful.

Quality of Experience
Food
Tempura
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Yukori as our guide!
Transport
Easy public transportation.
Local specialist: Sandy Ren
Sandy
Sandy Ren
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Aug 26, 2023

Thank you so much for your wonderful words.I am so grateful I was able to work with you on this trip.
It has been an absolute pleasure assisting you throughout your trip,and we look forward to the opportunity to assist you again in the future.

5-star review for Angel Tang, Japan specialist!
Japan | Jun 28 - Jul 9, 2023

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Kathy C.
Austin, TX | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2023

Angel did a great job in helping to plan a 2-week itinerary for my mother and I to Japan. Extremely thorough in making sure every day's details were taken care of (transportation, meeting times, hotels), and very responsive to any change requests. The itinerary was tailored well to the interests we provided, and she took extra care to stay within our desired budget. I would highly recommend Angel to anyone looking to plan a trip to Japan! read more

Angel did a great job in helping to plan a 2-week itinerary for my mother and I to Japan. Extremely thorough in making sure every day's details were taken care of (transportation, meeting times, hotels), and very responsive to any change requests. The itinerary was tailored well to the interests we provided, and she took extra care to stay within our desired budget. I would highly recommend Angel to anyone looking to plan a trip to Japan!

Local specialist: Angel Tang
Angel
Angel Tang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Jul 17, 2023

Hi Kathy,
Thank you so much for your wonderful words!We had a wonderful time working and planning with you and your mom and we appreciate your patience and understanding throughout the trip.
It's always rewarding to help create memorable experiences for travelers like yourself.
Welcome you and your family back to Japan again in the future and there are more things for you to explore in different season.

All the best,
Angel

The guide were very helpful, and also provide...
Japan | Jun 28 - Jul 9, 2023

Jie
Jie L.
Bethlehem, PA | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2023

The guide were very helpful, and also provided a lot of suggestions on our free time. Arranged to mail my extra luggage from my first hotel to the last hotel, that made my trip a lot of easier! read more

The guide were very helpful, and also provided a lot of suggestions on our free time. Arranged to mail my extra luggage from my first hotel to the last hotel, that made my trip a lot of easier!

Hotel Review
Hakone Lake Hotel
Kanagawa

Like this hotel it is very comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very close to bus station
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Angel Tang
Angel
Angel Tang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Jul 13, 2023

Hi Jie,
Thank you so much for taking your time to leave us this review.This will help us recommend the experience to other travelers!I am so grateful I was able to work with you on this trip. Hope you will visit Japan again soon!
Best wishes,
Angel