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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Japan
Travel specialist Leny Vergara
active 10 hours ago

Leny Vergara

Hello! I'm Leny. Travel is my passion, and if you're anything like me, you believe the best adventures happen off the beaten path. Japan is the first country I lived in, and I fell in love with it....

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Travel specialist Shona Zhang
active 6 mins ago

Shona Zhang

With strong passion for traveling,I worked as an English-speaking guide for 10 years with travel agent.I love to travel and communicate with different tourists from all corners of the...

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Travel specialist Eleanor Chen
active 7 mins ago

Eleanor Chen

Hello from Japan! I'm Eleanor, your local specialist with over a decade of experience in creating memorable travel experiences. With my passion for food, culture, and nature, I thrive on...

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Travel specialist Sandy Ren
active 4 hours ago

Sandy Ren

I have been working as a travel specialist since graduating from college twenty years ago. Travel is my lifelong passion. It was such a thrilling thing to venture into a new world full of unknown...

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Trip Reviews for Japan

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Japan made easy
Japan | May 7 - May 20, 2026

Lori
Lori M.
Orlando, FL | Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Angel was absolutely wonderful to work with while planning my trip to Japan. Traveling through several cities can be overwhelming, but she made the entire process seamless from start to finish. Having every detail organized and a clear plan in place allowed me to relax and truly enjoy the experience. With accommodations, transportation, and tours were carefully coordinated, and everything went smoothly throughout the trip. What I appreciated most was that Angel checked in along the way... Read more

Angel was absolutely wonderful to work with while planning my trip to Japan. Traveling through several cities can be overwhelming, but she made the entire process seamless from start to finish.

Having every detail organized and a clear plan in place allowed me to relax and truly enjoy the experience. With accommodations, transportation, and tours were carefully coordinated, and everything went smoothly throughout the trip.

What I appreciated most was that Angel checked in along the way and reminders of the next days activities. She was always available if I had any questions.

I highly recommend Kim Kim to anyone planning a trip, especially a more complex itinerary. Kim kim took the stress out of travel planning and helped make my Japan adventure an unforgettable experience

Hotel Reviews
Hilton Tokyo Hotel
Tokyo

Great location and shuttle service to Shinjuku. Rooms were spacious and clean

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Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu
Hakone

property is beautiful, peaceful and surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. The onsen facilities were a highlight of my stay. The staff was AMAZING !!

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Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
Kyoto

Clean and comfortable hotel. Rooms were great size and laundry on site and location was great

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Mercure Tokyo Haneda Airport
Tokyo

clean and quite and close to Hotel

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clean
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Activity Reviews
Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha
Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha
Tokyo
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Onsen, Ryokan, and Mt. Fuji Experience in Hakone
Onsen, Ryokan, and Mt. Fuji Experience in Hakone
Hakone
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour
Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour
Japan
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Food
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Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Japan
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour
Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour
Kyoto
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with traditional Sho-jin lunch
Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with traditional Sho-jin lunch
Kyoto
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Food
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Geisha (Maiko) Tea Ceremony & Show
Geisha (Maiko) Tea Ceremony & Show
Kyoto
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A Glimpse into Shinto Religion: Fushimi Inari Taisha Visit
A Glimpse into Shinto Religion: Fushimi Inari Taisha Visit
Kyoto
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Local specialist: Angel Tang
Angel
Angel Tang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on May 23, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience. It was truly a pleasure for Angel to help plan your journey through Japan, and we are delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and allowed you to fully relax and enjoy your trip. Your kind words about Angel’s support, organization, and communication mean a great deal to our team. We always strive to make complex itineraries feel seamless and stress-free, so it’s incredibly rewarding to know your Japan... Read more

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience.

It was truly a pleasure for Angel to help plan your journey through Japan, and we are delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and allowed you to fully relax and enjoy your trip.

Your kind words about Angel’s support, organization, and communication mean a great deal to our team. We always strive to make complex itineraries feel seamless and stress-free, so it’s incredibly rewarding to know your Japan adventure became such a memorable experience.

Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. We sincerely hope to help you plan another amazing journey in the future.

Warm regards,
Angel & the KimKim Team

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Both Pitt and Hideo were wonderful guides to ...
Japan | May 8 - May 21, 2026

Matt
Matt B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Both Pitt and Hideo were wonderful guides to the beautiful country of Japan, five stars for both. The trip was well organized and went very smooth thanks to the planning assistance. We just had to show up every day ready to roll and the guides took care of the rest! Would do it again!

Local specialist: Ben Tanaka
Ben
Ben Tanaka
Local specialist in Japan, China | Replied on May 22, 2026
Dear Matt, Thank you so much for your wonderful message 😊 I’m truly delighted to hear that you had such a smooth and enjoyable experience in Japan. It means a great deal to us to know that both Pitt and Hideo helped make your journey so memorable — I will be very happy to share your kind words and five-star feedback with them. I’m also very pleased that the trip organization and planning allowed you to relax and simply enjoy each day comfortably. That is always exactly the experience we... Read more

Dear Matt,

Thank you so much for your wonderful message 😊

I’m truly delighted to hear that you had such a smooth and enjoyable experience in Japan. It means a great deal to us to know that both Pitt and Hideo helped make your journey so memorable — I will be very happy to share your kind words and five-star feedback with them.

I’m also very pleased that the trip organization and planning allowed you to relax and simply enjoy each day comfortably. That is always exactly the experience we hope to create for our guests.

Thank you again for your trust and kindness throughout the journey. It was truly our pleasure to assist with your Japan adventure, and we would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back again in the future 😊

Warm regards,
Ben

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Our guides were some of the most memorable pa...
Japan | May 8 - May 21, 2026

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Sabina S.
Spain | Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Our guides were some of the most memorable parts of this trip:
Pitt was incredibly enthusiastic, professional and knowledgeable. He made every day super fun and was so kind. He also takes amazing photos!
Hideo was calm, knowledgeable and made us feel so comfortable while navigating the cities of Kyoto and Osaka. He always had great suggestions for places to eat and shop Read more

Our guides were some of the most memorable parts of this trip:
Pitt was incredibly enthusiastic, professional and knowledgeable. He made every day super fun and was so kind. He also takes amazing photos!
Hideo was calm, knowledgeable and made us feel so comfortable while navigating the cities of Kyoto and Osaka. He always had great suggestions for places to eat and shop

Hotel Review
Zentis Osaka
Osaka
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So many great spaces to read or do work
Local specialist: Ben Tanaka
Ben
Ben Tanaka
Local specialist in Japan, China | Replied on May 22, 2026
Dear Sabina, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback 😊 I’m truly delighted to hear that Pitt and Hideo became such memorable parts of your Japan journey. Your kind words mean a great deal to us. Pitt will be so happy to hear your comments about his enthusiasm, professionalism, knowledge, and photography skills 😊 He genuinely loves sharing Japan with guests, and I know your feedback will make him very proud. Hideo will also greatly appreciate your thoughtful comments. I’m very... Read more

Dear Sabina,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback 😊

I’m truly delighted to hear that Pitt and Hideo became such memorable parts of your Japan journey. Your kind words mean a great deal to us.

Pitt will be so happy to hear your comments about his enthusiasm, professionalism, knowledge, and photography skills 😊 He genuinely loves sharing Japan with guests, and I know your feedback will make him very proud.

Hideo will also greatly appreciate your thoughtful comments. I’m very pleased to hear that he helped you feel comfortable and relaxed while exploring Kyoto and Osaka, and that his local recommendations added to your experience as well.

I will absolutely share your lovely feedback with both of them. Thank you again for your trust and kindness throughout the trip — it was truly our pleasure to assist with your Japan adventure 😊

Warm regards,
Ben

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