Odynovo Tours Co., Ltd

My first time to Korea was an absolute treat. After spit balling all my requests, Christine created the dream itinerary. All my tour guides were knowledgeable, warm, friendly, inviting, and personable (shout out to Lisa, Jade & Jimmie). I felt so spoiled in our private escorts! 5 stars all around. Thank you again!

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

Mercure Tokyo Haneda Airport

Tokyo

clean and quite and close to Hotel

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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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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 Tokyo Hotel

Tokyo

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

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Activity Reviews

A Glimpse into Shinto Religion: Fushimi Inari Taisha Visit

Kyoto

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Geisha (Maiko) Tea Ceremony & Show

Kyoto

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Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with traditional Sho-jin lunch

Kyoto

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Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Japan

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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour

Japan

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Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour

Kyoto

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Onsen, Ryokan, and Mt. Fuji Experience in Hakone

Hakone

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Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha

Tokyo

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Lisa was very helpful in organizing both our China and Japan trips. Everything was on time. She was also flexible whenever we had to make adjustments. Lily was our tour guide in Beijing. She was very knowledgeable.

My husband and I contacted Shona with only a 5 week lead time on an improptu trip to Japan to spend time with our daughters. Shona did an outstanding job of arranging transport and guides who were not only well educated in Japan's history, but were also fun to talk to and spend the day with. Our guides expertly shared their knowledge of cultural icons, food, and helped us navigate lunches at restaurants.
KimKim receives two thumbs up and five stars from me and my family!!!

Our first visit to Japan was absolutely incredible, and a huge part of that was thanks to Shona. She organized every detail of our trip so well, making the entire experience smooth, stress-free, and unforgettable. She was always easy to contact whenever we had questions, and her expertise and knowledge about Japan were clear from the very beginning.

Thanks to her thoughtful planning, we were able to truly enjoy and experience the beauty, culture, and energy of Japan without worrying about logistics.

Thank you, Shona, and the Kim Kim team, for helping create such an amazing trip and memories we’ll always cherish! We will definitely be using Kim Kim on our next adventure.

Hotel Reviews

Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi Tokyo Premier

Tokyo

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Very central. Near many restaurants and stores.

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Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu

Hakone

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Cross Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto

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ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort By IHG

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Activity Reviews

Tokyo City Tour with Tokyo Tower

Tokyo

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Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi Cruise Tour

Fujikawaguchiko

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From Hakone to Kyoto

Japan

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Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya

Kyoto

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Kyoto City Tour with Nijo Castle and Fushimi-Inari Taisha

Kyoto

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Half day Bonsai and Garden tour in Kyoto

Kyoto

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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Garden Walking Tour (Join-in)

Kyoto

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Full Day City Tour with Osaka Castle

Japan

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Kabira Bay SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling

Ishigaki

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Planning a pilgrimage as meaningful and complex as the 88 Temple Pilgrimage in Japan requires extraordinary coordination, care, and expertise — and our travel specialist Angel, exceeded every expectation.

From the very beginning, every logistical detail was handled with precision and professionalism. The itinerary was thoughtfully organized, transportation was seamless, hotel arrangements were comfortable and perfectly located, and every reservation — from temple visits to dinners — was flawlessly executed. The timing throughout the journey was exceptional, allowing our group to experience the pilgrimage deeply without ever feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

What truly made this experience unforgettable was the incredible team assigned to accompany us. Every member of the support staff was attentive, knowledgeable, kind, and deeply committed to ensuring our group felt supported throughout the pilgrimage. Their cultural understanding, patience, and ability to anticipate our needs created a sense of ease and trust that allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the spiritual and personal aspects of the journey.

The dinner experiences were another highlight — beautifully selected venues that introduced us to authentic Japanese cuisine while also accommodating the needs of our group with care and thoughtfulness. Every day reflected an extraordinary level of preparation and attention to detail.

Coordinating a large group on a pilgrimage of this scale is no small task, yet everything felt effortless because of the dedication and excellence behind the scenes. We are profoundly grateful for the care, professionalism, and heart that went into creating this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

I would recommend this agency and Angel as the best team without hesitation to anyone considering a pilgrimage or group journey in Japan. Their expertise transformed an already meaningful trip into something truly extraordinary.

Heidi did a spectacular job putting this trip together.
Stan and I were impressed with all of the site visit recommendations and the wealth of information that our guides provided for us.
Each of the guides provided their own unique perspective, which was interesting and all of them were very thorough and anticipated our every need.
Henry (Guilin/Longsheng/Yangshuo) was, for the two of us, the easiest to understand and we enjoyed hearing about his personal experience as a guide in China.
Rita (Xi'an) was also easy to understand and gave us good tips for getting through the Terracotta exhibit. She was also a wonderful chaperone for the "Ever Bright City" and the Hanfu experience.
Sophie (Shanghai) did an excellent job with the Shanghai City Tour and the Bund. She was also easy to understand and provided us with a very complete history of the politics of China.
Linda (Beijing) was very competent and eager to please. We did have a bit of trouble understanding her accent.
Mr SK Leung (Hong Kong) was also easy to understand and very competent.

Hotel Reviews

The Peninsula Beijing

Beijing

This hotel is conveniently located and offers excellent dining as well as large and comfortable accommodations. In addition, there are luxury shops and a nice area to work out or swim.

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Nice lobby, excellent breakfast buffet, excellent bedroom suites, and excellent all-around staffing.

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Close to many important visitor sites.

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Very accommodating and everything was spotless.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable bedding and excellent staff cleaning.

Sofitel Xian On Renmin Square

This hotel is in a good location with nearby restaurants.

Banyan Tree Yangshuo

Guilin

This resort setting is beautiful. There are great restaurants and walking paths. The sunset celebration is also amazing.

Lijiang Pushang Hotel

Great location and the views are spectacular!!!

Amanyangyun

This resort offers a unique setting and overall experience. The restaurants and breakfast buffet are excellent. The suites are spacious and beautifully appointed. The staff is helpful and thoughtful. I highly recommend this experience!

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

The views are outstanding. The hotel is conveniently located and has an attached shopping mall. The hotel restaurants have delicious food and the breakfast buffet is outstanding.

Activity Reviews

Explore Fobidden City and Hutong in Beijing

Beijing

The Forbidden City and Hutong area were great experiences. The overall size of the Forbidden city is mind boggling! The Hutong area is very interesting and colorful. We enjoyed the riskshaw ride! Linda did a great job!

Full day with Great Wall

Beijing

The Great Wall experience is a must! The area is very well organized especially considering the number of visitors who attend. Linda did a great job!

Peking Duck Experience

Beijing

This is a unique dining experience!

Leisurely Exploration of Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

Beijing

Great views and enjoyable boat ride at the Summer Palace. Linda did a wonderful job!

Lama Temple — Biggest Tibetan Buddhist Lamasery in Beijing

Beijing

Very impressive. Linda did a great job!

Longsheng Full-Day Tour

Guilin

Beautiful views on the hillside. We especially enjoyed walking down the hill after riding the tram cart up the hill.

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Exploration: 798 Art District

Beijing

We enjoyed wandering around this area and looking at the art!

Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City with Hanfu Experience

Xi'an

We found this area to be very impressive with new buildings that are built in the old style and lots of beautiful lighting and other features. We enjoyed the Hanfu Experience and found that local people to be enthusiastic about our participation.

Discover Xi'an: the Terracotta Army and Muslim Quarter

Xi'an

Amazing!! I highly recommend this activity. The exhibits are very well done.

Explore the Natural Wonder: Reed Flute Cave

Guilin

Beautiful setting!

Marvel at the Li River: China's Most Picturesque River

Guilin

The boat ride is very relaxing and provides amazing views of these gorgeous mountains.

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Enjoy the performance "Impression Liu Sanjie."

Yangshuo

I would give this performance more than 5 stars. I have never seen such a fantastic performance in such a lovely setting anywhere!!!

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Henry was great!

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Full Day Countryside and Ancient Town Exploration in Yangshuo

Yangshuo

We enjoyed the bike ride as well as the rafting.

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Yulong River Rafting Experence

Yangshuo

A fun way to experience the river.

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Hike along the Picturesque Yulong River

China

We did a bike ride which was very fun.

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Henry was great.

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Half Day City Exploration of the Bund

Shanghai

Beautiful setting, especially at sunset!

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Sophie did a great job.

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Full Day Shanghai City Tour with the Yu Garden , Jade Buddha Temple and Former French Concession

Shanghai

Lots to see in the Yu Garden. The Jade Buddha is impressive and the French Concession is lively and fun.

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Sophie is amazing.

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Day Trip to Zhujiajiao Old Town

Shanghai

We enjoyed this ancient water town but there were lots of crowds due to the holiday.

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Hong Kong Island Half-Day Classic Tour

Hong Kong

There is nothing like Hong Kong!

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Mr SK Leung did a great job.

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kimkim amazing service
Our guides were amazing in both cities we visited with tours.
Transportation was handled excellent.
Communication with our specialist was excellent.
We had an incredible and memorable experience!

Our English speaking guides were very competent and personable They recommended good local restaurants. We loved the onsens and hotels that Ada booked for us. Our hotel in Kyoto had excellent breakfasts featuring local specialties.