We wanted to visit Japan, but not as part of a large group. We chose Kimkim to help us plan our trip and provide support if we needed it. The whole experience from planning, through to the trip itself, was excellent. We chose our own schedule based on the existing Kimkim packages. Our contact, Angel, arranged travel and hotels for us and advised on how sensible our chosen schedule was, suggesting changes where necessary. The hotels chosen were all lovely and the travel arrangements ran...
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We wanted to visit Japan, but not as part of a large group. We chose Kimkim to help us plan our trip and provide support if we needed it. The whole experience from planning, through to the trip itself, was excellent. We chose our own schedule based on the existing Kimkim packages. Our contact, Angel, arranged travel and hotels for us and advised on how sensible our chosen schedule was, suggesting changes where necessary. The hotels chosen were all lovely and the travel arrangements ran very smoothly.
Angel was always very responsive and quick to answer our questions and offer help during our trip. Nothing was too much trouble. Our four guides Kumi, Yumi, Junko and Yoshi were all great – informative, friendly and really good company.
We had hopes of what the holiday would be like before we went and it was every bit as good as we dreamt it would be. Thank you, Angel, for a memorable trip and for all your help!
Hotel Reviews
Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel
Tokyo
A comfortable hotel in an excellent location in Shibuya
Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu
matsumoto
A lovely hotel. We had a Japanese style room which was was very nice. Staff were very attentive. The onsen was very pleasant and not at all busy.
Staff
Very friendly and helpful
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
Matsuyama
Hakone Kowakien hotel
Hakone
A lovely hotel. The dinner was included and was excellent.
Location
Within easy reach of the cablecar and ropeway with a free shuttle bus to the start
Shimanami PRIMEHOTEL IMABARI
Imabari
Local specialist: Angel Tang
Mizuho, our guide in Kyoto and Osaka was fabulous. She was so caring, and a true ambassador for Japan.
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Mizuho, our guide in Kyoto and Osaka was fabulous. She was so caring, and a true ambassador for Japan.
Hotel Reviews
Hotel Groove Shinjuku
Tokyo
Room a bit small but the location was perfect. Great view of the Scramble. The Breakfast Buffet was fabulous!
Authenticity & Character
professional staff
Location
views - walkablilty
Staff
very attentive at check in
Cleanliness & Comfort
room a little small.
Authenticity & Character
a peak into a Budhist community
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was beautiful and serene
Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
Osaka
A very convenient location
Authenticity & Character
seems a bit old (I think we were in an older tower, multiple tower location was confusing.
Location
good for transportation
Cleanliness & Comfort
clean, but bed wasn't very comfortable, room quite small.
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
Hakone
Loved the personal hot bath.
Authenticity & Character
A true onsen.
Location
The view in the morning was breathtaking
Activity Reviews
Experience the Sumo and Sushi-making Culture of Japan
Tokyo
Sumo demonstration was fun. Sumo wrestlers were great with the crowd.
The sushi leaders were charming, but not sure I would recommend. l
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Full Day Tokyo City Tour
Tokyo
nice to have guide... we would have been lost otherwise.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
good and knowledgeable - kept us on track!
Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Tour with Whisky Tasting
Tokyo
One of my favorite moments
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We had to take a very crowded bus with a lot of baggage on the way down.
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya with Nishiki market
Kyoto
Well done, something I would never do at home. They were crowded.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The hostess of the tea was so charming.
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka
It was nice to go to areas that we would not have ventured on our own.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide - Duncan did a great job.
Full Day Kobe Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum and Himeji Castle Tour
Osaka
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
our guide lead us through very crowded subway rides. Added to our experience!
Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Kyoto
A lot of walking, but saw a lot!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
knowledgable
Local specialist: Angel Tang