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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Shona Zhang

(84 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Recent traveler reviews for Shona:
"Fortunately for us, we discovered Kimkim, and shortly after completing the preferences survey, Shona got back to us with an itinerary proposal in no time." - by Vincent, Aug 17, 2026 · see review
"It was great to work with Shona on planning this trip." - by Julia, Jun 29, 2026 · see review
"Shona helped us get the balance just right, between guided experiences and independent travel." - by John, Jun 23, 2026 · see review
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Angel Tang

(81 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Angel specializes in: biking, hiking, cusine,cruise,honeymoon
Recent traveler reviews for Angel:
"Angel did an excellent job to tailor the trip to our requirements." - by Vicente, Aug 27, 2026 · see review
"The support from Angel was also really great throughout the trip - it was really nice having her available on the trip chat for questions." - by John, Aug 3, 2026 · see review
"I can't say enough about KimKim and our agent Angel, and how seamless the trip she put together for us, was." - by Donna, Jun 2, 2026 · see review

Sandy Ren

(77 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Sandy specializes in: Family tours, Honeymoon tours, Culture tours, Classic tours
Recent traveler reviews for Sandy:
"Sandy put together an absolutely amazing first trip to Japan!" - by Jennifer, Aug 10, 2026 · see review
"A special thanks to Sandy who worked with us patiently, built and implemented an itinerary which worked for us." - by Kiran, Jul 27, 2026 · see review
"Sandy at KimKim provided an itenary for our trip to Japan that matched exactly with what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go." - by Stuart, Jul 13, 2026 · see review

Leny Vergara

(59 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Tokyo, Japan
Leny specializes in: Family Travel, Honeymoon & Romantic Getaways, Solo Travel, Adventure Travel, Packaged Holidays, Luxury Travel, Escorted Tours, Group Travel
Recent traveler reviews for Leny:
"Leny did a great job helping us organize and plan a Tokyo trip for our group of 7 people." - by Joe, Aug 3, 2026 · see review
"My family and I are truly grateful for the partnership and support of Leny and her team." - by Monique, Jul 18, 2026 · see review
"My experience with Leny and the Kimkim team was wonderful." - by Jill, Jul 3, 2026 · see review

Eleanor Chen

(46 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan and China
Eleanor specializes in: Bespoke Trip, Honeymoon Trip, Family Trip, Food/Culture Visit
Recent traveler reviews for Eleanor:
"Eleanor did an outstanding job planning our family vacation trip to Japan." - by Jennifer, Jul 16, 2026 · see review
"Eleanor did a great job putting our itinerary together." - by Mary, Jul 3, 2026 · see review
"Eleanor helped plan the trip so perfectly." - by Sara, Jun 29, 2026 · see review

Ben Tanaka

(34 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan, China
Ben specializes in: Guided Tours, Custom Itineraries, Group Travel Planning, Cultural Experiences, Adventure Travel, Historical Tours, Culinary Tours, Family Travel, Business Travel Coordination, Event Planning
Recent traveler reviews for Ben:
"Ben was amazing to work with and provided excellent service in planning and while in country." - by Emily, Jul 13, 2026 · see review
"Our local specialist Ben did such an amazing job planning our trip." - by Ann, Jun 21, 2026 · see review
"I feel so fortunate that Ben was responsible for planning our trip because he clearly wanted to create a truly customized trip for my family - not regurgitate or cobble together other itineraries he'd already planned." - by D, Jun 19, 2026 · see review

Olivia Luang

(27 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Olivia specializes in: Whether you're planning a kid-friendly adventure, a romantic honeymoon, a relaxing luxury getaway, or a multi-country journey, I’m always happy to include fun and memorable activities to make your holiday in Asia truly special.
Recent traveler reviews for Olivia:
"Working with KimKim and our agent Olivia was a fantastic experience." - by Mathew, Aug 25, 2026 · see review
"We reached out to KimKim and began working with Olivia approximately nine months prior to our travel date, which was needed as we continuously revised and refined the itinerary to ensure that scheduled activities and excursions would not conflict with our own self-guided and planned events." - by Mitch, Aug 24, 2026 · see review
"Olivia did a great job helping us plan and with daily reminders." - by Thomas, Mar 30, 2026 · see review

Cannon Xiao

(22 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Cannon specializes in: Animation, Culture,Local cuisine,Outdoor activities,Adventure
Recent traveler reviews for Cannon:
"Our trip was magical, but many thanks goes to our travel specialist, Cannon." - by Robert, Jul 22, 2026 · see review
"Our local specialist, Cannon, was terrific and very helpful and responsive." - by Eric, Jun 28, 2026 · see review
"We had the best honeymoon thanks to Cannon, we would definitely recommend Kim Kim!" - by Hanna, Jun 27, 2026 · see review

Ada Huang

(18 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Ada specializes in: Culture ,History , Hiking and BeachTours
Recent traveler reviews for Ada:
"Our 9-day trip to Japan was a whirlwind of last-minute planning, an ambitious schedule and special requests from our teens and we wouldn’t have made it without Ada and KimKim." - by Courtney, Jul 4, 2026 · see review
"Ada was very prompt in answering our emails." - by Curtis, May 30, 2026 · see review
"We loved the onsens and hotels that Ada booked for us." - by Gwen, May 6, 2026 · see review

Bella Wu

(13 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in China, Japan
Bella specializes in: Guided Tours, Custom Itineraries, Group Travel Planning, Cultural Experiences, Adventure Travel, Historical Tours, Culinary Tours, Family Travel, Business Travel Coordination, Event Planning
Recent traveler reviews for Bella:
"Bella created a wonderful travel itinerary for us for our August 2026 visit to Tokyo and Kyoto." - by Laura, Aug 23, 2026 · see review
"Bella did an amazing Job planning our trip!" - by Dustin, Aug 8, 2026 · see review
"And thanks to Bella for accommodating our changes and making things happen." - by Julia, Jul 7, 2026 · see review

Adeline Kuroki

(12 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Fukuoka, Japan
Adeline specializes in: family travel, couples, honeymoon, solo travel, cultural trips, active trips, sustainable travel
Recent traveler reviews for Adeline:
"Adeline was a fantastic trip planner!" - by Jennifer, Jun 20, 2026 · see review
"Adeline was the absolute best travel agent for our family!" - by Lauren, Apr 13, 2026 · see review
"Adeline created a comprehensive itinerary for our recent Japan trip that included everything we wanted to see and do, including the famous Guitar Street in Tokyo, temples/shrines in Kyoto and beautiful cherry blossoms in Kanazawa." - by Janel, Apr 13, 2026 · see review

Hilda Yang

(9 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Hilda specializes in: Family tours, Classic tours, Culture and adventure tours
Recent traveler reviews for Hilda:
"Hilda, did a fantastic job overall." - by Jacquelyn, Jul 28, 2026 · see review
"Hilda did a wonderful job coming up with things to do and then coordinating everything." - by jeremy, Feb 27, 2026 · see review
"Hilda was very knowledgeable and kind." - by Audrea, Dec 10, 2024 · see review

Judy Zhang

(9 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Seoul and Japan
Judy specializes in: Custom-Made Tours,Family Tours
Recent traveler reviews for Judy:
"Judy was very helpful, patient, accommodating and understanding as our primary liaison/contact with KimKim." - by Glenn, Aug 25, 2026 · see review
"Judy was a perfect support provider during all the trip phases, from planning with suggestions till supporting during day by day trip (reminding all the steps for coming day)." - by Valerio, Aug 25, 2026 · see review
"Judy was amazing and very responsive." - by Jordan, Aug 5, 2026 · see review

Winnie Wu

(9 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Winnie specializes in: I specialize in creating meaningful, personalized trips that match each traveler’s unique interests and travel style—whether it’s a romantic escape, a fun-filled family vacation, or a deep dive into local food and traditions.
Recent traveler reviews for Winnie:
"Our family trip was a wonderful experience, and booking was incredibly easy with the help of our specialist, Winnie!" - by Zoe, Jul 1, 2026 · see review
"Our local specialist Winnie did a great job coordinating the complexities of transportation so that everything went smoothly, and her choice of guides, hotels, and activities were excellent." - by Kristin, Jun 17, 2026 · see review
"Winnie was very professional and responsive at all times." - by George, Apr 20, 2026 · see review

Marii McDonald

(8 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Marii specializes in: Family tours, Cultural & Local Experiences
Recent traveler reviews for Marii:
"Marii did an amazing job planning our family trip to Japan." - by Meghan, Aug 12, 2026 · see review
"Marii listened to all of my requirements and helped me put together a trip that was memorable for all." - by Brinda, Jun 19, 2026 · see review
"Our 15-day trip to Japan was incredible, and Marii made the entire planning process easy and stress-free." - by Keimy, Jun 8, 2026 · see review

Alisha Estevez

(6 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Bali
Alisha specializes in: The areas which I am specialize in are Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
Recent traveler reviews for Alisha:
"My experience with Alisha was top notch." - by Renee, Aug 1, 2023 · see review
"Our honeymoon was amazing due to the amazing services that were provided by Kim Kim and their services held by Alisha." - by Daniel, Apr 23, 2023 · see review
"We have only amazing things to say about our experience with Alisha and the trip she planned for us." - by Ben, Feb 8, 2023 · see review

Elizabeth Ei Ma

(6 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Tokyo
Elizabeth specializes in: Family trip, Luxury, Honeymoon, Multi-City Trip, Mountains
Recent traveler reviews for Elizabeth:
"I am so glad we worked with Elizabeth and KimKim on this bucket list trip." - by Kerry, Jul 31, 2026 · see review
"Elizabeth was receptive, positive and happy to accommodate until we had it just right." - by Jason, Dec 5, 2025 · see review
"Other than that we had a great experience that could not have happened without the amazing specialists at kimkim, thanks Bastien and Elizabeth!" - by Caroline, Aug 12, 2025 · see review

Mina Helland

(4 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Tokyo
Mina specializes in: Family Travel, Solo Travel, Tailor-made trips, hidden gems
Recent traveler reviews for Mina:
"Mina, Nicole, and Carinta were all incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive." - by Laura, Jul 3, 2026 · see review
"Mina and her team were incredible throughout the year-long planning until we were safely home from our trip!" - by Kristin, May 3, 2026 · see review
"Mina was a crucial part of planning a week-long visit to Japan with my two teenage kids." - by Jonathan, Feb 23, 2026 · see review

Ilse Montald

(3 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Kyoto
Ilse specializes in: Cultural (traditional and popular) , off the beaten path, traditions, food
Recent traveler reviews for Ilse:
"Ilse was incredibly responsive and planned an amazing trip for us." - by Beverly, Nov 17, 2025 · see review
"Ilse set up a great itinerary for our Japan hiking and Kyoto trip." - by Courtney, Oct 30, 2025 · see review
"Ilse was absolutely wonderful in setting up our hike and worked with us patiently as our plans needed to be modified because I was running the Tokyo Marathon the weekend before." - by Joanne, Mar 14, 2025 · see review

Soleil Ponce-Higa

(3 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan
Soleil specializes in: Sustainable travel, experiential Japan travel, nature and hiking, food-focused travel, cultural immersion, off-the-beaten-path Japan, local community experiences, slow travel, countryside Japan, Mount Fuji, Yamanashi, Nakasendo, Kumano Kodo, Naoshima, Ishigaki, Taketomi Island, Toba, Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata, Tateyama Kurobe, Kamikochi, sakura and autumn foliage trips, authentic local dining, arts and crafts
Recent traveler reviews for Soleil:
"Our guide/trip concierge, Soleil, was wonderful - very patient with our changing plans, made suggestions based on our interests that we would never have thought of, and which were bang on the mark, communicated regularly on the app, by a messaging app, and video chat, and we were lucky enough to meet in person, when she was lovely and helpful." - by Andrew, Aug 27, 2026 · see review
"Soleil was awesome." - by Shubham, Aug 19, 2026 · see review
"Our guide Soleil was very attentive and perfectly helpful." - by L.B., Jul 24, 2026 · see review

Carinta Rizki Yuniar

(2 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Carinta specializes in: Tailor-made trips, off the beaten path, family, adventure, culture and culinary
Hajimemashite (nice to meet you)! My name is Carinta, and I’m originally from Indonesia. I’ve always been fascinated by cultures different from my own and have always been passionate about traveling to new places. In 2023, that passion led me to Tokyo, the city I had admired for years. Since... read more

Peter Gruenzig-Sugiya

(2 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Peter specializes in: Creating FIT Trips to Japan, study trips around Japan, Japanese castles and Japanese history
Born and raised in Saxony, Germany, I developed a deep fascination with East Asia from a young age. After completing my studies at a tourism business school in Germany, I began my career in the travel industry in 2009 and have since dedicated myself to sharing the beauty of Japan with visitors... read more

Ellen Yokoyama

(1 review)
Japan Travel Agent based in Tokyo
Hello! I’m Ellen, a travel consultant based in Japan with Ghanaian and Japanese roots. I grew up in Ghana and later studied in Malaysia. Living in different countries showed me how meaningful and fun travel can be when exploring new cultures. The food, the people and the beautiful scenery all... read more

Hannie Ngo

(1 review)
Japan Travel Agent based in Seoul, South Korea
Hannie specializes in: Nature, Arts and Culture, Local Cuisine, Beauty and Wellness
Hi, my name is Hannie and I am a travel specialist here on kimkim who will help you design memorable trips to Japan and South Korea. Being an avid traveller myself, I believe that travelling is one of the very few things that can genuinely benefit our personal growth, broaden our perspective,... read more

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Trip Reviews for Japan

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.7
Based on 721 ratings

Wonderful holiday thanks to kimkim
Japan | Aug 21 - Aug 25, 2026

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Vicente G.
Hong Kong SAR China | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026
Angel did an excellent job to tailor the trip to our requirements. She adapted the planning based on our continous feedback and once we were on the trip she kept in touch to ensure we had the logistical details for the next day activities (if any). We did some on the go changes due to the weather and also based on things we saw while in the trip that we wanted to explore and had not originally planned
Overall we had a fantastic holiday thanks to her!
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Angel did an excellent job to tailor the trip to our requirements. She adapted the planning based on our continous feedback and once we were on the trip she kept in touch to ensure we had the logistical details for the next day activities (if any). We did some on the go changes due to the weather and also based on things we saw while in the trip that we wanted to explore and had not originally planned
Overall we had a fantastic holiday thanks to her!

Hotel Review
Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu
Hakone

Excellent hotel and facilities. Only negative point is they are not flexible with check-in/out which considering the category I would have expected them to be more accepting. FYI the public onsen on site does not allow people with tattoos (which is the case in other places too) and the private onsen though nice feel more like a bathtub than anythign else.

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Activity Reviews
Tokyo One-Day Tour: Ueno Park, Meiji Shrine, Akihabara, and Skytree
Tokyo One-Day Tour: Ueno Park, Meiji Shrine, Akihabara, and Skytree
Tokyo

Very nice tour, though the heavy rain altered the plans significantly and the Skytree visit was a bust as there was close to 0 visibility and no refund possible as per policy. Ueno park and Akihabara were very nice, while the Meiji Shrine we had to vist on our own the following day but is clearly one of the highlights of the city. I was surprised we were not taken to Sensi-jo temple which is another increible site to visit (we went on our own late that day). Our guide, Toru, was very good though the rain did mess up his plans. He took us to have an incredible sukiyaki lunch which was one of the best experience of our trip.

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Toru should have been a bit more adapatbale to the weather
Transport
Tokyo plublic transportation is excellent
Sushi & Home Cooking Class from Market to Table near Asakusa
Sushi & Home Cooking Class from Market to Table near Asakusa
Tokyo

Really nice experience in a small group. Ai and Alice were fantastic not only in teachign us some basic japanese recipes but also about the tranditions and histroy behind it. Our food was simple but very good and tasty. The size of the group was good (7 in total)

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This actually is N/A as we simply had to meet at adeisgnated point
Local specialist: Angel Tang
Angel
Angel Tang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Aug 27, 2026
Hi vicente,
I truly feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to arrange a journey for such a kind and lovely family.
Your kindness, courtesy, cooperation, and trust have meant so much to me and have been incredibly important in making everything go smoothly. I sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding you have shown throughout the planning process. What I admire most is your optimistic attitude throughout the journey. Your enthusiasm, warmth, and ability to enjoy every... Read more

Hi vicente,
I truly feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to arrange a journey for such a kind and lovely family.

Your kindness, courtesy, cooperation, and trust have meant so much to me and have been incredibly important in making everything go smoothly. I sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding you have shown throughout the planning process.

What I admire most is your optimistic attitude throughout the journey. Your enthusiasm, warmth, and ability to enjoy every moment are truly inspiring. I believe your wonderful attitude toward travel is something we can all learn from.
Really want to see you on your next trip!
Warmest regards,
Angel

Well-supported and extremely helpful
Japan | Aug 13 - Aug 24, 2026

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Andrew P.
Australia | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026
From initial planning and considering different options, through to the support we had before, during and after the trip, the service has been absolutely amazing. Our guide/trip concierge, Soleil, was wonderful - very patient with our changing plans, made suggestions based on our interests that we would never have thought of, and which were bang on the mark, communicated regularly on the app, by a messaging app, and video chat, and we were lucky enough to meet in person, when she was lovely... Read more

From initial planning and considering different options, through to the support we had before, during and after the trip, the service has been absolutely amazing. Our guide/trip concierge, Soleil, was wonderful - very patient with our changing plans, made suggestions based on our interests that we would never have thought of, and which were bang on the mark, communicated regularly on the app, by a messaging app, and video chat, and we were lucky enough to meet in person, when she was lovely and helpful. We could not have hoped for better and felt very well supported and looked after throughout. Fully recommend this service to anyone considering booking a trip abroad.

Activity Reviews
Welcome (Yokoso) to Tokyo!
Welcome (Yokoso) to Tokyo!
Japan
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Welcome to Osaka
Welcome to Osaka
Japan
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Kimono wearing and Tea ceremony (Sado) in Kyoto (Private)
Kimono wearing and Tea ceremony (Sado) in Kyoto (Private)
Japan
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Absolute Osaka Food Tour
Absolute Osaka Food Tour
Osaka
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Local specialist: Soleil Ponce-Higa
Soleil
Soleil Ponce-Higa
Local specialist in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan | Replied on Aug 27, 2026

Andy!! 🥹 Thank you so much for this!! This honestly made my day. 😊

It was such a pleasure planning everything with you and Daryl and I’m really happy that everything came together and that you both felt looked after throughout the trip.

And I’m especially glad we actually got to meet in person after all those messages and video calls! ^^

Thank you again for trusting me with your trip and for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I really, really appreciate it. 🥹🙏🏽

Hope you and Daryl are getting some proper rest now after Japan! 😊

Cheers!
Soleil

Tokyo Trip
Japan | Aug 5 - Aug 16, 2026

Glenn
Glenn N.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026
We both really enjoyed our trip to Japan. It was a long time dream trip that finally happened.
KimKim was introduced to us by a mutual friend who had benefited from your services before on a trip to Japan. We decided to contact you and are very glad we did.
Judy was very helpful, patient, accommodating and understanding as our primary liaison/contact with KimKim. She responded quickly when we had questions and showed flexibility when we suggested changes to the itinerary. In short, she...
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We both really enjoyed our trip to Japan. It was a long time dream trip that finally happened.
KimKim was introduced to us by a mutual friend who had benefited from your services before on a trip to Japan. We decided to contact you and are very glad we did.
Judy was very helpful, patient, accommodating and understanding as our primary liaison/contact with KimKim. She responded quickly when we had questions and showed flexibility when we suggested changes to the itinerary. In short, she was wonderful to deal with and we would not hesitate to work with her again.
All of our guides were superb!
Yuki, Hiroshi, Mayumi, and Moto were informative, friendly and courteous. We liked them all!

Thank you again for an amazing experience!

Local specialist: Judy Zhang
Judy
Judy Zhang
Local specialist in Seoul and Japan | Replied on Aug 26, 2026
Hi Glenn, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and wonderful review! ❤️ Your kind words truly mean a lot to me. I’m especially happy to know that your long-awaited dream trip to Japan finally came true and that you and Debbie enjoyed the experience so much.
Thank you again for choosing KimKim and for allowing me to help make your dream trip happen. It was wonderful working with you, and I would be delighted to help you again whenever you’re ready for your next...
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Hi Glenn,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and wonderful review! ❤️ Your kind words truly mean a lot to me.

I’m especially happy to know that your long-awaited dream trip to Japan finally came true and that you and Debbie enjoyed the experience so much.
Thank you again for choosing KimKim and for allowing me to help make your dream trip happen. It was wonderful working with you, and I would be delighted to help you again whenever you’re ready for your next adventure!

Wishing you and Debbie all the very best, and many more amazing journeys together!

Warmest regards,
Judy

Japan Trip - August 2026
Japan | Aug 15 - Aug 23, 2026

Mathew
Mathew C.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026
Working with KimKim and our agent Olivia was a fantastic experience. Being in the USA, we were very far from and unfamiliar with Japan. Having local experts plan our trip made all the difference. We were able to provide some highlights that we wanted, including a game at the Tokyo Dome, and Olivia made it all happen. The hotels (B Asakusa in Tokyo and Vischio Kyoto by Granvia in Kyoto) were perfect. The included breakfasts made it even better, and laundry on site was extremely helpful... Read more

Working with KimKim and our agent Olivia was a fantastic experience. Being in the USA, we were very far from and unfamiliar with Japan. Having local experts plan our trip made all the difference. We were able to provide some highlights that we wanted, including a game at the Tokyo Dome, and Olivia made it all happen. The hotels (B Asakusa in Tokyo and Vischio Kyoto by Granvia in Kyoto) were perfect. The included breakfasts made it even better, and laundry on site was extremely helpful for our week and a half trip.
Drivers and ground transportation were arranged by Olivia and we had fantastic tour guides, Moto in Tokyo and Taku in Kyoto who shared so much knowledge with us. Ten out of ten all the way! Thank you team KimKim!

Hotel Reviews
the b asakusa
Tokyo

Great, clean hotel. Easy access to Asakusa area which has tons to do. Right next to subways. Laundry on site and good breakfast to start your day!

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Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA
Kyoto

Great, clean hotel. Located across the street from the train station. Don't get it confused with the other Granvia. We walked to the wrong hotel to start. Laundry on site and amazing breakfast to start your day! Be careful of the robot that wanders the lobby.

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Activity Reviews
Asakusa Sumo Club: Sumo Show Admission with Chankonabe in Tokyo
Asakusa Sumo Club: Sumo Show Admission with Chankonabe in Tokyo
Tokyo

Loved it, absolutely a must do if you are in Japan. I believe it is a chain, we saw the show in Tokyo but also saw a club when we were in Kyoto. So fit it in whenever or wherever your travel plans allow. Not only was everyone friendly and awesome, they also let you try and wrestle the professionals at the end of the match. Highly recommend!!

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Day Tour to Hiei Mountain & Lake Biwa
Day Tour to Hiei Mountain & Lake Biwa
Kyoto

The shrine is out of the way, up in the mountains. It's really cool to do things that most tourists don't get to. It was very peaceful and the views were great. The highlight of the day was Lake Biwa. The paddle board trip was excellent, the guides were so nice, and a swim in the lake at the end just made for the perfect day.

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Samurai Sword Experience in Kyoto (Family & Kid Friendly)
Samurai Sword Experience in Kyoto (Family & Kid Friendly)
Kyoto

The museum was fun, but the sword experience was unreal. We got hands on katana training from a real samurai instructor, Yama. He was fantastic and made sure we got the most out of our brief experience. It was an event to remember.

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Daikoku Car Meet & JDM Culture Experience
Daikoku Car Meet & JDM Culture Experience
Tokyo

This was wild. We didn't really know what to expect, but my son is at the age where he is really into cars, so we had to try it. Our guide Mike was great and is really knows a lot about cars! He first took us to a mega auto store where many people meet up and then head out to other locations for the night. Fair warning, there is a lot of driving around! From Tokyo we went to Yokohama which is about 40minutes away. We stayed at the meetup for about an hour and then went to another location, back towards Tokyo. Don't expect to get in early once you set out on this adventure! A must for any car enthusiast. You never know what vehicles you might see!

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Local specialist: Olivia Luang
Olivia
Olivia Luang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Aug 26, 2026

Hi Mathew,

Greetings from Olivia,

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your Japan trip, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the hotels, guides, and experiences—especially the Tokyo Dome and Sumo Show!

I really appreciate your kind words and hope to help you plan another adventure in Asia someday.

All the best to you 😊

Olivia

Perfect support from Resident Contact
Japan | Aug 12 - Aug 21, 2026

Valerio
Valerio V.
Casteggio, Province of Pavia, Italy | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026
Judy was a perfect support provider during all the trip phases, from planning with suggestions till supporting during day by day trip (reminding all the steps for coming day). He replied to any question before and during the trip with professionalism and competency. Read more

Judy was a perfect support provider during all the trip phases, from planning with suggestions till supporting during day by day trip (reminding all the steps for coming day).

He replied to any question before and during the trip with professionalism and competency.

Hotel Reviews
GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL

we stayed in this hotel for 2 + 1 days during the trip. The first 2 days we had a comfortable room. For last night we had a good room but not same level of the first one. At the end, we were satisfied by the comodations provided.

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the position close to local restaurant and metro stops.
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Cross Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto

we liked the position close to the downtown area of Kyoto and to the Geisha's area. Very easy to move to any touristic places in Kyoto using Metro, busses and JR Trains. Laundry service was perfect. The hotel is an eco-sustainability very careful to any consume of plastic, etc.

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close to downtown area
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Candeo Hotels Osaka Shinsaibashi
Osaka

We stayed only 2 night in this hotel during our trip. Very nice position close to main street and Dotonbory area. Service provided was good, any particular claim to share.

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Activity Reviews
Kyoto's Cultural Treasures: Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Nijo Castle and Kinkaku-ji
Kyoto's Cultural Treasures: Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Nijo Castle and Kinkaku-ji
Japan

Amazing trip around the Kyoto city main monument to visit. We spent a fantastic day with our lovely guide TAKU, very competent and friendly.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Taku has been a fantastic guide. He drived us to many interesting places explaining the Japanese History too to allow use to better understand what we were visiting. Fluent English speaker, we suggest to spend a day with him.
Transport
easy to take ad fast to move from different places.
Transfer from Kyoto to Osaka via Nara
Transfer from Kyoto to Osaka via Nara
Japan

Driver picked up us in the hotel in Kyoto. Then we moved to Nara to vistit shine and temple area like scheduled. We spent a nice day in Nara visiting this amazing area and meeting the famous Nara's deers too. Driver suggested us what visit, provided us main historical and cultural information but then we were able to visit the areas alone with our timing.

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One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour
One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour
Japan

We arrived to Hiroshima station from Osaka and our Guide (Masako) was waiting for us to the track. Then we moved to Miyajima Island for a wonderful experience. With the knowledge of Masako, we were able to reach all main points like planned avoiding big affluence of tourists.

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1-Day Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour [Return by Shinkansen] With Lunch (From Shinjuku)
1-Day Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour [Return by Shinkansen] With Lunch (From Shinjuku)
Tokyo

The full esperience was really nice but unfortunately due to the wheather conditions, we were not able to see the top of Fuji all day. However we spent a very good day across Fuji and Hakone mountains.

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 Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kyoto

We appreciated the organization, the preparatory ceremony that put us in the right mood, and the selection of the kimono and accessories. The ceremony provided the historical and cultural background needed to fully experience the event.

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Local specialist: Judy Zhang
Judy
Judy Zhang
Local specialist in Seoul and Japan | Replied on Aug 25, 2026
Hi Valerio, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Your kind words truly mean a lot to me. ❤️ I’m so happy that I could support you throughout the planning process and during your trip, and it was a pleasure helping make everything go smoothly. And one small thing made me laugh — I think you may have accidentally called me “he” in the review. 😂 I’m actually a girl! But don’t worry, I definitely won’t hold it against you! Thank you again for your trust and for being such wonderful... Read more

Hi Valerio,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Your kind words truly mean a lot to me. ❤️ I’m so happy that I could support you throughout the planning process and during your trip, and it was a pleasure helping make everything go smoothly.

And one small thing made me laugh — I think you may have accidentally called me “he” in the review. 😂 I’m actually a girl! But don’t worry, I definitely won’t hold it against you!

Thank you again for your trust and for being such wonderful travelers. I’m really glad you had an amazing experience, and I hope the memories from your trip will stay with you for many years to come!

Warmest regards,
Judy