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My only complaint about Kim Kim is that I will never travel another way. A trip of a lifetime.

Hotel Reviews

VIA INN Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi JR-West Group

Kyoto

Great location by the station, a bit too big for my comfort.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

Osaka

Fantastic property with great amenities

Authenticity & Character

Location

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Staff

So accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Asakusa Tobu Hotel

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Went above and beyond when our luhhage did not make it from the previous hotel.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great size room

the b asakusa

Tokyo

Fantastic coffee and treats.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful

Location

Great place to wonder around

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Master Tokyo's Must-Sees: 5-hour Tsukiji, Akihabara & Asakusa Highlights Tour

Tokyo

Great walk and explanations. Could have skipped the techy part.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ken was very knowledgeable

Transport

Metro

Tea Ceremony with Kimono Experience in Tokyo

Tokyo

Loved every minute of it!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Day Trip to Nara with Fushimi Inari-Taisha

Kyoto

Long day with lots of walking! It was incredible to experience this

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

So accomodating

Transport

Public

One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour (Kyoto Return Trip)

Japan

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Osaka Food Adventure Tour: Walking with a Local Guide

Japan

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Between gardens, foods, tours, museums, people, animals, every part of the trip was exceptional. It was amazing to see how much people care about and respect each other. There were so many little things that were incorporated into the culture that made a big impact, such as baskets under the table, hot towels before meals, umbrella stands next to urinals, plenty of public bathrooms that were all clean and had bidets in the toilets, and countless more.

One of my favorite parts of the trip was walking through the markets. Ayumi took us through the Tsukiji Outer Fish Market and Nakamise Shopping Street, which each blew me away with how many shops, snacks, and gifts there were. It was only a few days since the trip, but I couldn't help buying gifts already! Nishiki Market, Omicho Market, and the others we found along the way were each unique and captivated me the entire time. I didn’t want to leave!

Another part of the trip that stuck out was the Nakasendo. It was a beautiful combination of small towns, greenery, paved paths, dirt paths, and a mix of all of those things. I enjoyed walking from town to town and wish I could have stayed even longer in some of the areas to explore. On the other hand, it was the perfect amount of time to walk around for a couple of hours, check out some temples, eat a great local dinner, and head to bed.

I took countless photos and videos of the beautiful architecture, food, and nature throughout my trip that I will look back on forever. I'd absolutely go back to several of the places that I went to and would also like to explore new places like Osaka and Okinawa. I would absolutely recommend KimKim to others who are traveling to Japan for the first time because it helped us a lot with transportation, when to buy tickets, and where to go in a strategic order.

Five stars are not enough! Kimkim had everything covered for us and Eleanor was available throughout the entire period. Having a driver available picking us up at the airport and also back to the airport was a huge plus. Eleanor had everything setup for us (hotel stays, train tickets, attraction tickets, everything!!!).
Guides Ken in Tokyo, Chiyoe in Osaka, Yasuko in Kyoto, and Akie in Hiroshima were all wonderful guides and fun to spend the day with. They were all very informative.
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Jay

Eleanor was absolutely stellar. She planned an amazing trip for us that surpassed our widest expectations. She was responsive, helpful, and generous with ideas and suggestions. She is a star.
Our accommodations were all fabulous, particularly the Ryokan in Naishima, the hotel in Kyoto and in Wakka.
All of the guides were great, but our Hiroshima guide was truly outstanding.

Hotel Reviews

Naoshima Ryokan Roka

Naoshima

This ryokan is outstanding! It is probably the most amazing place I have ever had the pleasure of staying. The location is perfect for accessing art on the island, and the tranquil 8 room setting, replete with private baths in the room, is wonderful. The meals are exquisite, with perfectly prepared Japanese delicacies in artful presentation. A nice in a lifetime experience.

Authenticity & Character

This is a serene and sophisticated ryokan in a tranquil setting. Every need will be catered to.

Location

The hotel is in walking and biking distance to The New Museum and to the art houses in town. Complimentary electric bicycles and shuttle service are available on site.

Staff

The staff is courteous and will meet your every need.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Stunning, spacious rooms with private baths overlooking beautiful outdoor areas.

Wakka

Ehime

The location of this beautiful hotel is perfect. Located on the water, the views are stunning and the food is amazing. We stayed in one of the 8 private large separate units that included a hibachi dinner on the porch of the unit. It was one of the best meals f our trip.

Authenticity & Character

The tranquility of the location and the meticulous service are outstanding.

Location

This hotel is in an exquisite location on the water. The views are beautiful.

Staff

Lovely, helpful staff who go above and beyond to provide the guest with a comfortable experience.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho - Private Bath Facility

This hotel provides an upscale and authentic experience. Tatami mats throughout the facility ensure cleanliness and tranquility. The baths are large and lovely, and the food is excellent.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Located across from a train station with a five minute ride to central Kyoto.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Full Day Miyajima Island and Memorial Park Tour

Hiroshima

This is a must-do experience for any visitor to Japan. The Peace Museum is a moving and profound experience. I will never forget it, and I believe every visitor should experience it in order to fully appreciate both history and human behavior.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was fantastic. She had a comprehensive understanding of Japanese history, culture, and Japan’s historical importance.

Transport

We spent 3 nights in Tokyo and found the city exciting and generally easy to navigate. Our tour guide Toru was knowledgeable and helpful. The 1/2 day group was fun also. 2 nights in Hakone with a stay at Hakone Hotel Kajikaso, a vey nice place with in room pool or public onsen baths. The are is mountainous and very quiet. Quite crowded at lake Ashi but fantastic stroll on the old Tokaido trail to mountain side tea house. 2 nights in Takayama, a cute old city area and very nice compact old village area Hida in sato that is walkable from the hotel. 2 nights in Kanazawa with village visits Asako on the way there then a city tour with Nicola. Both guides were excellent and full of knowledge. 4 nights in Kyoto with a great second day tour with Yasuko. The old Gion area and Arashiyama area were very crowded, go early in the morning. The train station has a light show in the evening between the 4th and 10th floor that is near the food courts and exceptional. The day to KIX airport we stopped at Osaka castle and found that well worth the visit. Overall the trip was a great learning experience, Suica cards, subways, trains, buses and a great deal of walking. Have fun