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Cannon Xiao

I adore Japan! Its rich cultural tapestry, captivating history, delectable cuisine, warm-hearted people, and breathtaking landscapes truly captivate my heart. My passion for Japan runs deep—not only do I appreciate its traditions and natural beauty, but I also actively engage with its music, dramas, video games, anime, and broader cultural expressions. In fact, to better understand and enjoy these aspects, I even took the initiative to learn Japanese on my own.

Engaging in conversations about Japan with culturally-minded travelers brings me immense joy, and I find fulfillment in assisting them in crafting an experience that aligns with their desires. My travel philosophy centers around the belief that life and travel are opportunities for personal reflection and growth. I am fervently dedicated to sharing this philosophy with our guests, ensuring that their journey through Japan becomes a meaningful exploration of both the external wonders and the inner self.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Japan is a fascinating country where ancient traditions harmoniously coexist with modern innovation. From the elegance of tea ceremonies and the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms to the refined craftsmanship of sushi, every element of Japanese culture tells a story that continues to inspire me. My deep appreciation for Japan extends beyond personal interest—I specialize in designing immersive Japan tours that highlight the country’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant culinary scene.

Whether a traveler is passionate about serene natural landscapes, time-honored traditions, delicious local cuisine, or the colorful worlds of anime and video games, I excel at creating thoughtfully tailored itineraries that reflect their unique interests. My goal is to ensure every guest experiences the very best of Japan through meaningful encounters and unforgettable moments."

How did you get involved in travel?

"When I was 16, I left China to pursue my studies in Malaysia. At the age of 20, I moved to Melbourne, Australia, where I lived and worked for ten years. Eventually, I returned to Shanghai. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to travel to many countries and regions, meeting people from all walks of life and diverse cultural backgrounds. These experiences not only broadened my worldview but also deepened my appreciation for the unique traditions, landscapes, and stories each destination holds. It was through these meaningful encounters that my passion for travel truly took root, ultimately guiding me toward a fulfilling career in the travel industry."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"One of the most unforgettable travel experiences I had in Japan was in the charming town of Kamakura. Among all its historical treasures, what left the deepest impression on me was visiting Hase-dera Temple. As I wandered through the peaceful temple grounds, I came across hundreds of small Jizō statues tucked away along moss-covered paths. Each statue, lovingly placed, seemed to embody the prayers and emotions of people who had come before me. The quiet beauty of the temple, paired with the soft chanting of monks in the distance, created an atmosphere that was both spiritual and deeply moving."

Cannon is part of the following groups: Japan Travel Agents, Japan Family Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Cannon

Our family had a dream trip expertly curated ...
Japan | Mar 27 - Apr 5, 2026

Nicole
Nicole D.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Our family had a dream trip expertly curated by Cannon from kimkim. It was my first time using this service and it delighted and exceeded expectations at every turn. Going to Japan for the first time seemed intimidating to plan and Cannon was with us every step of the way making sure we were prepared and enjoying every minute. Our guides and activities were all fantastic. Jason was particularly wonderful. He was knowledgeable, fun and easy to spend an action packed day with and attentive... Read more

Our family had a dream trip expertly curated by Cannon from kimkim. It was my first time using this service and it delighted and exceeded expectations at every turn. Going to Japan for the first time seemed intimidating to plan and Cannon was with us every step of the way making sure we were prepared and enjoying every minute. Our guides and activities were all fantastic. Jason was particularly wonderful. He was knowledgeable, fun and easy to spend an action packed day with and attentive to our pace and preferences. Each driver and guide made contact the evening before and was right where they said they'd be each excursion. The app was easy to use and having it and Cannon in our "pocket" was a great comfort as we navigated each new place. We had an incredible time exploring a wonderful country and created memories we will treasure always. The experiences hit all the right notes and left us excited to plan our next trip! Thank you KimKim for making travel adventures so easy, accessible and absolutely enjoyable!

Hotel Reviews
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Tokyo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho - Private Bath Facility
Authenticity & Character
Location
Proximity to train
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tokyo Dome Hotel
Tokyo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hakone Yumoto Fujiya Hotel
Hakone
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full-Day Hakone Adventure: Mt. Fuji Views & Lake Ashi Cruise
Full-Day Hakone Adventure: Mt. Fuji Views & Lake Ashi Cruise
Japan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Nara: Temples, Deer, and Historic Streets
Day Trip to Nara: Temples, Deer, and Historic Streets
Kyoto
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver was the best! So sweet and friendly.
Transport
Our driver!
Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour
Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour
Japan

Great guides! Josh was so fun and knowledgeable and made sure we tried lots of new things at the market and walked away with new knowledge and full stomachs.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kyoto’s Cultural Treasures: Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera & Gion District
Kyoto’s Cultural Treasures: Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera & Gion District
Japan

Jason was very knowledgeable and was very attentive to our preferences and pace. It was a lot to see in a day but it was so much fun!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kyoto
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ninja Experience in Kyoto (Family & Kid Friendly)
Ninja Experience in Kyoto (Family & Kid Friendly)
Kyoto
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tokyo: Sumo Show Experience with Drinks and Photo
Tokyo: Sumo Show Experience with Drinks and Photo
Tokyo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sushi & Home Cooking Class from Market to Table near Asakusa
Sushi & Home Cooking Class from Market to Table near Asakusa
Tokyo

Super fun and our teacher was wonderful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chase Cherry Blossom with Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo
Chase Cherry Blossom with Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo
Tokyo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great guide
Transport
From Hakone to Kyoto
Japan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Cannon Xiao
Cannon
Cannon Xiao
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on May 04, 2026
Hi Nicole, Thank you so much for this incredibly kind and thoughtful message. I’m really happy to hear that your first experience with Kimkim and your journey in Japan exceeded expectations and felt smooth and enjoyable throughout. Japan can feel a bit overwhelming for a first visit, so it’s especially rewarding to know you felt supported every step of the way and were able to simply focus on enjoying the experience. I’m also glad to hear Jason made such a strong impression—he is indeed... Read more

Hi Nicole,

Thank you so much for this incredibly kind and thoughtful message.

I’m really happy to hear that your first experience with Kimkim and your journey in Japan exceeded expectations and felt smooth and enjoyable throughout. Japan can feel a bit overwhelming for a first visit, so it’s especially rewarding to know you felt supported every step of the way and were able to simply focus on enjoying the experience.

I’m also glad to hear Jason made such a strong impression—he is indeed wonderful, and I’ll be sure to share your kind words with him and the rest of the team, including the drivers and guides who supported your trip.

It was a real pleasure helping plan this journey for your family, and I’m truly grateful for your trust. Knowing you’ve created such meaningful memories is the best part of what I do.

I hope this is just the beginning of many more travel adventures for you, and I would be absolutely delighted to help you plan your next one whenever the time comes.

Warmest regards,
Cannon

Great one-week stop-over - three city exposure of Japan
Japan | Apr 14 - Apr 21, 2026

Tom
Tom D.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
We had a great time with a quick one-week stopover in Japan. Really enjoyed Kyoto gardens and temple/shrines. Picture and weather perfect day in Hakone - doing the loop - with the iconic snow-capped Fuji. Toyko is much to big for just 2 days - but loved the Palace Garden and the Asakusa area was buzzing. Read more

We had a great time with a quick one-week stopover in Japan. Really enjoyed Kyoto gardens and temple/shrines. Picture and weather perfect day in Hakone - doing the loop - with the iconic snow-capped Fuji. Toyko is much to big for just 2 days - but loved the Palace Garden and the Asakusa area was buzzing.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA
Kyoto

Nice quiet room. Really amazing breakfast buffet. Location next to train station made navigation and transfers really accesible

Authenticity & Character
Great shower - clean and comfortable - Japanese food available at breakfast buffet
Location
2 minute walk to train station
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean. Firm beds
Tokinoyu Setsugetsuka
Hakone-machi

Clearly a good resort experience with baths and very close proximity to the transit needed to make the loop

Authenticity & Character
If you like to dress up - they provide all the robes and such. Very nice hot baths and spacious rooms. However zero flexibility with set menu and over the food is average taste
Location
2 minute walk from train station / cable car
Staff
Had issues communicating and had issues with seating on reserved 2nd day dinner. We were first in lline for our shift and they sat us (initially in a dark corner table with no view of anything- while the many garden view tables were all open and available. After a few challenges trying to communicate our issue they finally re-sat us at a good view table. But it was not friendly and barely accommodating. No flexibility and as non Japanese speakers found communication bumpy.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Large clean room - plenty of towels and good garden view
Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku
Tokyo

Very modern city hotel. Very clean quite and comfortable. Helpful staff. Breakfast buffet at their main building was excellent.

Authenticity & Character
It's a very modern hotel - clean, quiet and comfortable.
Location
Fun to be right in the Asakusa area and easy access to subway
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Half Day Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour (Join-in)
Half Day Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour (Join-in)
Kyoto

Yuki our guide made this our top highlight of all our time spent in Kyoto. Especially enjoyed the pacing and allowing us some peaceful time to soak in the very private Zen garden. She also moved us thru the more busy tourist areas, finding great spots for pictures and explanations. Tofu lunch was amazing, best authentic food on our entire trip in a beautiful house (glad we ate there over the temple lunch which was not available that day). Plus she sent us over 50 photos she took of our day together. Yuki also was extra special post tour - riding the train with us to get us right to the market and taking extra time later to send suggestions for a shop in Toyko where we might find masks (we collect masks from our travels). Yuki made the whole day exceptional

Quality of Experience
Great locations, Guide and Learnings - highly recommend (especially for the less touristy stops)
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Yuki is exceptional
Transport
it was a walking tour -
Local specialist: Cannon Xiao
Cannon
Cannon Xiao
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Apr 30, 2026
Hi Tom and Maggy, Thank you very much for your kind review and for sharing your feedback with us. We truly appreciate you taking the time to write such detailed comments, it means a lot to us and is very helpful for our future work. I’m so glad to hear that you had a great time during your week in Japan! Kyoto’s gardens and temples are always a highlight, and it’s wonderful that you experienced a picture-perfect day in Hakone with views of Mt. Fuji. Tokyo can indeed feel too big for just a... Read more

Hi Tom and Maggy,

Thank you very much for your kind review and for sharing your feedback with us. We truly appreciate you taking the time to write such detailed comments, it means a lot to us and is very helpful for our future work.

I’m so glad to hear that you had a great time during your week in Japan! Kyoto’s gardens and temples are always a highlight, and it’s wonderful that you experienced a picture-perfect day in Hakone with views of Mt. Fuji. Tokyo can indeed feel too big for just a couple of days, but I’m happy you enjoyed the Imperial Palace Gardens and the lively atmosphere in Asakusa.

Thank you again for your thoughtful words. If you ever plan to explore Japan more in depth, you are always welcome back, we would be delighted to assist you again.

Best regards,
Cannon

Great Experience
Japan | Mar 30 - Apr 8, 2026

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Bianca N.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

The trip was amazing and Cannon was very helpful with the planning and extremely responsive. He tailored the trip to our requirements and was available for any questions we had. Everything was planned perfectly and he followed up with us along the way to ensure that things were running smoothly. He even arranged to have a birthday cake delivered to our hotel! Would definitely go back to Japan and would definitely use Cannon and kimkim again!
Our tour guides were also excellent - Ken, Ayumi, Yuki, and Naoko.

Local specialist: Cannon Xiao
Cannon
Cannon Xiao
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Apr 25, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing trip. It’s great to know the itinerary was tailored to your needs and that everything went smoothly during your journey. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the birthday surprise—it’s always our pleasure to help create special moments! I will be sure to share your kind words with your guides Ken, Ayumi, Yuki, and Naoko—they will all be very happy to know they made your experience... Read more

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!

We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing trip. It’s great to know the itinerary was tailored to your needs and that everything went smoothly during your journey. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the birthday surprise—it’s always our pleasure to help create special moments!

I will be sure to share your kind words with your guides Ken, Ayumi, Yuki, and Naoko—they will all be very happy to know they made your experience memorable.

Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. We would love to welcome you back to Japan in the future!

Great choices and service, poor logistics
Japan | Apr 4 - Apr 15, 2026

J
John H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Excellent selection of experiences and places but the logistics were somewhat lacking. Every tour, event and place was excellent and the service was great, but there were a number of logistical oversights: closed locations, special ticket requirements for the dates we were scheduled, a wrong ticket time for a train. I don't regret using the service, but I will not do so again due to the anxiety of these logistical failures. Read more

Excellent selection of experiences and places but the logistics were somewhat lacking. Every tour, event and place was excellent and the service was great, but there were a number of logistical oversights: closed locations, special ticket requirements for the dates we were scheduled, a wrong ticket time for a train. I don't regret using the service, but I will not do so again due to the anxiety of these logistical failures.

Activity Reviews
Master Tokyo's Must-Sees: 5-hour Tsukiji, Akihabara & Asakusa Highlights Tour
Master Tokyo's Must-Sees: 5-hour Tsukiji, Akihabara & Asakusa Highlights Tour
Tokyo
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kaiseki Dinner
Kaiseki Dinner
Kyoto
Quality of Experience
Food was good, especially the lobster soup
Guides, Drivers and Staff
service was a little slow, no english, but very kind and helpful
Transport
hard to find, google is bad about floor numbers
Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku
Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku
Tokyo
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hands-On Japanese Knife Making in Kyoto
Hands-On Japanese Knife Making in Kyoto
Kyoto
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kimono Rental Kyoto
Kimono Rental Kyoto
Kyoto
Quality of Experience
slick shoes for rainy day is my only complaint, I fell on the temple steps but luckily was unharmed
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The recommended walking path was ridiculous, much too far
Samurai Sword Experience for Adults in Kyoto
Samurai Sword Experience for Adults in Kyoto
Kyoto
Quality of Experience
very basic but fun and included the museum tour
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Cannon Xiao
Cannon
Cannon Xiao
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Apr 23, 2026
Dear John, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. I truly appreciate your kind words about the experiences and service—we’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed the places and activities. At the same time, I’m sincerely sorry for the logistical issues you encountered during your trip, including the scheduling oversights and the train ticket error. I completely understand how frustrating and stressful that must have felt, especially when you were expecting a smooth... Read more

Dear John,

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. I truly appreciate your kind words about the experiences and service—we’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed the places and activities.

At the same time, I’m sincerely sorry for the logistical issues you encountered during your trip, including the scheduling oversights and the train ticket error. I completely understand how frustrating and stressful that must have felt, especially when you were expecting a smooth and worry-free journey.

Your comments are very important to me, and I will carefully review what happened to ensure we improve our planning and coordination moving forward. I regret that this affected your overall experience and your confidence in using our service again.

Thank you again for your honest feedback. It truly helps us do better.

Warm regards,
Cannon

Incredible Japan Trip
Japan | Apr 5 - Apr 12, 2026

Liz
Liz B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
We just got home from the most incredible trip to Japan, meticulously planned by Cannon. Every detail was thoughtfully handled—from seamless transportation to and from every destination to perfectly curated excursions. The tours were not only fun, but genuinely interesting and informative, making the entire experience feel effortless and immersive. Midway through the trip, we decided to head back to Tokyo from Kyoto early, and Cannon handled all the changes—bullet train tickets,... Read more

We just got home from the most incredible trip to Japan, meticulously planned by Cannon. Every detail was thoughtfully handled—from seamless transportation to and from every destination to perfectly curated excursions.

The tours were not only fun, but genuinely interesting and informative, making the entire experience feel effortless and immersive.

Midway through the trip, we decided to head back to Tokyo from Kyoto early, and Cannon handled all the changes—bullet train tickets, transportation, everything—completely seamlessly.

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and are so grateful for the care and attention that went into every part of our trip.

Local specialist: Cannon Xiao
Cannon
Cannon Xiao
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Apr 14, 2026

Hi Liz,

Cannon here! Thank you so much for your kind words. I truly appreciate your thoughtful review.

I always welcome each of my guests with deep gratitude, and it means a lot to me to be able to share the beauty and charm of Japan with you. My greatest hope is that you return home carrying not only wonderful memories, but also a heart full of happiness from your journey.

Thank you sincerely for your love of Japan. I truly look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

Best Regards
Cannon

Twice as Good: Another Seamless Family Adventure
Japan | Mar 18 - Apr 1, 2026

Roanne
Roanne A.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 08, 2026

This is my second time using the KimKim service for my family vacation. Cannon was very responsive to all our questions and had provided many activities and planned free days where the whole family was able to enjoy. We really liked the hotels picked and convenience of locations for all of them. The itinerary went very smooth and fell in love with the country. I definitely would love to visit again.

Local specialist: Cannon Xiao
Cannon
Cannon Xiao
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Apr 09, 2026
Dear Roanne 🙇‍♂️, Thank you so much for your kind words—and for trusting me again with your family vacation. It truly means a lot to me. I really enjoyed planning this trip for you, and I’m so happy to hear that everything went smoothly and that your family had such a wonderful time together. Knowing that you loved the hotels and enjoyed both the activities and free time is exactly what I was hoping for when designing your itinerary. It honestly makes me so happy to hear that you fell in... Read more

Dear Roanne 🙇‍♂️,

Thank you so much for your kind words—and for trusting me again with your family vacation. It truly means a lot to me.

I really enjoyed planning this trip for you, and I’m so happy to hear that everything went smoothly and that your family had such a wonderful time together. Knowing that you loved the hotels and enjoyed both the activities and free time is exactly what I was hoping for when designing your itinerary.

It honestly makes me so happy to hear that you fell in love with the country—that’s the best feedback I could ask for.

I hope I’ll have the pleasure of helping you again on your next trip to Japan. 😊

Warm regards,
Cannon

Japan with My Boys
Japan | Mar 11 - Mar 23, 2026

Maya
Maya S.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2026
Cannon was wonderful to work with. He answered all of my questions both before and during the trip, and helped me customize my trip so we hit all the spots that were important to us and he researched heavily to make sure we stayed in our budget range. He made everything easy and gave me updates every day on what I needed to know for the next day while we were there. He even managed to set up an amazing private tour of all the One-Piece statues in Kumamoto with an incredible English-speaking... Read more

Cannon was wonderful to work with. He answered all of my questions both before and during the trip, and helped me customize my trip so we hit all the spots that were important to us and he researched heavily to make sure we stayed in our budget range. He made everything easy and gave me updates every day on what I needed to know for the next day while we were there. He even managed to set up an amazing private tour of all the One-Piece statues in Kumamoto with an incredible English-speaking and kind tour guide! All of our accommodations were great and even the Airbnb we ended up with in Tokyo turned out to be the best option for my family of 4 based on availability, location, and budget, even though it was tiny and we were a bit crowded. I was so grateful that Cannon helped me understand that.

I loved the street food in Osaka, the traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto (so fun to wear a kimono!), the funny bowing deer in Nara, the spectacular Mt. Fuji in Hakone, and the beautiful cherry blossoms in Tokyo (even though it was pretty early in the season). My boys loved Akihabra and the Ghibli Museum! One of my sons even got a tattoo in Shinjuku. Food is so cheap in Japan and everywhere is so clean and safe. We had an amazing time!

Activity Reviews
Kumamoto One Piece Statue Tour
Kumamoto One Piece Statue Tour
Kumamoto
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kyoto
Quality of Experience
Full Day Nara Experience From Osaka (Overnight in Kyoto)
Full Day Nara Experience From Osaka (Overnight in Kyoto)
Japan
Quality of Experience
Kyoto’s Cultural Treasures: Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera & Gion District
Kyoto’s Cultural Treasures: Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera & Gion District
Japan

We only went to see Fushimi Inari-Taisha due to time constraints. We climbed all the way to the top -- quite an achievement! There are about 6000 - 7000 steps to get to the top. The woods surrounding the shrine all the way up were very pretty.

Quality of Experience
Chase Cherry Blossom  in Tokyo
Chase Cherry Blossom in Tokyo
Tokyo

We weren't able to go chasing the cherry blossoms all over Tokyo, but we did see some in Sumida Park. It was very early in the season (around March 22nd) , so we only saw a handful, but they were very lovely.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Cannon Xiao
Cannon
Cannon Xiao
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Apr 02, 2026
Hi Maya, Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m truly delighted that you chose to visit Japan and that we could help create so many special memories for you and your family. It was such a pleasure working with you to plan a trip that hit all the spots that were important to you, stayed within your budget, and included those unique experiences—like the private One Piece statue tour in Kumamoto! Your feedback really warms my heart, and I feel so grateful that I could help make your trip... Read more

Hi Maya,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m truly delighted that you chose to visit Japan and that we could help create so many special memories for you and your family. It was such a pleasure working with you to plan a trip that hit all the spots that were important to you, stayed within your budget, and included those unique experiences—like the private One Piece statue tour in Kumamoto!

Your feedback really warms my heart, and I feel so grateful that I could help make your trip smooth and memorable. I sincerely hope we get the chance to work together again in the future and create even more wonderful experiences through Kimkim!

Best Regards
Cannon

Wonderful experience visiting Japan
Japan | Mar 3 - Mar 13, 2026

Barbara
Barbara K.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Cannon provided exceptional service before and during our vacation in Japan. As first-time visitors we were a little anxious, but we worked with Cannon to build an itinerary that was perfect for us. His tips and ongoing support were invaluable, and he always responded to our questions quickly and thoroughly. Thanks to Cannon, our first visit to Asia was wonderful with minimal stress. Our experience with kimkim, and Cannon particularly, exceeded our expectations, and we would definitely use kimkim again and recommend our friends do so as well!

Local specialist: Cannon Xiao
Cannon
Cannon Xiao
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Mar 15, 2026
Hi Barbara🙇‍♂️, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind message. It was a real pleasure working with you to plan your first trip to Japan. I know traveling to a new country for the first time can feel a little overwhelming, so I’m very happy to hear that the itinerary and support helped make your trip smooth and enjoyable. Hearing that you had such a wonderful experience in Japan honestly makes my day! Your feedback is incredibly valuable to me, and I’m very grateful that you... Read more

Hi Barbara🙇‍♂️,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind message.

It was a real pleasure working with you to plan your first trip to Japan. I know traveling to a new country for the first time can feel a little overwhelming, so I’m very happy to hear that the itinerary and support helped make your trip smooth and enjoyable. Hearing that you had such a wonderful experience in Japan honestly makes my day!

Your feedback is incredibly valuable to me, and I’m very grateful that you trusted me with such an important trip. Thank you as well for recommending kimkim and me to your friends.

I hope this journey will always be a special memory for you both, and if you ever decide to visit Japan or Asia again in the future, I would absolutely love to help you plan another adventure.

Cannon was incredibly on top of things from s...
Japan | Jan 19 - Jan 30, 2026

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Henry M.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Cannon was incredibly on top of things from start to finish. Recommending activities and places we hadn’t even thought of. Originally we had a list of places we wanted to go and he tried his best to make it work before he kindly explained that our plan was physically impossible. This trip would not have gone as smooth or as well without Cannons help, I genuinely wish he could book everything I do.

Local specialist: Cannon Xiao
Cannon
Cannon Xiao
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Feb 05, 2026

Hi Henry,

Thank you so much for your generous and thoughtful review. It truly means a lot to hear that the trip came together so smoothly and that the recommendations added value to your experience.

It was a pleasure working with you from the planning stage through to the journey itself, and I really appreciate your trust and flexibility along the way. Helping turn ideas into a realistic and enjoyable itinerary is exactly what I strive for, so your feedback is incredibly rewarding.

Wishing you many more amazing travels ahead, and I’d be delighted to help anytime in the future.

Best,
Cannon

Cannon can
Japan | Jan 19 - Jan 30, 2026

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kohlton r.
Japan | Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Cannon was very clear an communicative, answered and question we could throw at him. Was very knowledgeable and accommodating of our needs and wants. Our two tour guides were also excellent and i would highly recommend them to anyone!

Local specialist: Cannon Xiao
Cannon
Cannon Xiao
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Feb 05, 2026

Hi Kohlton,

Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it.

I’m glad I could be clear and responsive throughout the planning, and it’s great to hear everything felt well-supported from your side. I’ll also be sure to pass your feedback along to the guides, they’ll be very happy to hear this.

It was a pleasure working with you, and thank you again for the recommendation. If your travels ever bring you back this way, I’d be more than happy to help again.

All the best,
Cannon