Odynovo Tours Co., Ltd

Working with KimKim, and our local specialist, Shona, was simple and efficient.
Shona worked hard for us. She went above and beyond with helping us before and also during our trip.
We are very grateful for Shona's service, expertise, timeliness, and dedication to ensuring we had a great trip.
Shona had so many great ideas for our family to do each day in different areas around Japan.

All of our daily guides and drivers were also excellent, helpful, and patient. Our group was not always easy for them, but they did a wonderful job despite some challenges that occurred during our daily activities and tours.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make our trip a great success!

Hotel Reviews

Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku

Tokyo

The location was perfect! The staff was extremely kind and helpful. Everything was very clean. The breakfast buffet was amazing!

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Ryokan Aura Tachibana

Hakone

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Cross Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto

This was probably my favorite hotel I've ever stayed at. The design and decor was phenomenal. Everything was very clean. The breakfast buffet was amazing! The location was perfect.

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Candeo Hotels Osaka Shinsaibashi

Osaka

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The bathroom sink area was rather small it was very dimly lit.

Activity Reviews

Full Day Yokohama Tour with Cup Noodles Museum

Tokyo

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Full Day Osaka Castle and Shinsaibashi Tour

Osaka

We loved learning about the history of the Osaka castle.

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Full Day Meiji Shrine,the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace Akihabara,and Harajuku Tour

Tokyo

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Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi with Oishi Park

Tokyo

The boat ride to see mount Fuji was disappointing because the mountain was behind clouds. This is not the fault of our guide. We also got caught in a thunderstorm downpour that day, which added some spice to our day. We were not able to complete the full experience our guide had planned for us because of the rain.

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Half Day Sagano Bamboo Grove and Tenryuji Temple Tour

Kyoto

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Full Day Nara City Tour, Overnight in Osaka

Kyoto

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From Hakone to Kyoto

Japan

We had good experiences riding the bullet trains.

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Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya

Kyoto

We loved learning about the traditional tea ceremony and dressing up in the traditional clothing and taking photos together.

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Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kinkakuji Temple

Kyoto

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One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour

Japan

Miyajima island and the shrines on the water were so beautiful! Our guide had some extra challenges with our group that day, and she did an amazing job with dealing with the circumstances to ensure we could finish seeing all the things and the museum in Hiroshima.

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Great planning and preparation by Shona. We did hit a snag, but kimkim jumped on it and resolved. I highly recommend using them over others. The trip cost was a fraction of what others charge after getting proposals from several others for same activities.

Hotel Reviews

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza gochome

Tokyo

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Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

Kyoto

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Candeo Hotels Osaka Shinsaibashi

Osaka

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The breakfast offered was awful compared to other hotels on our trip

Activity Reviews

Kyoto Night Foodie Tour

Kyoto

Food was awful! I cant believe I paid for a tour that involved food and it was awful in Japan. Only place we ate that was bad during 11 days.

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Tokyo: Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot and a Photo

Tokyo

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Ho Pot was not good.

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Ramen Cooking Class Experience

Kyoto

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Learn the Secrets Behind Sushi in a Cooking Class

Osaka

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Kyoto Historical Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples

Kyoto

Great Guide.

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Our 13-day trip to South Korea was amazing!

Jessica did a great job organizing activities for the entire family; we are a diverse group with varied interests. My child loved the National Palace Museum of Korea, the Gyeongju National Museum, and the National Museum of Korea. My spouse loved the art exhibits: Sculpted Céladon of the Goryeo Dynasty - Gyeongju National Museum and the Arte Museum in Jeju. I loved the varied and yummy food. The highlight of my trip was the cooking class with Seoul Foodventure!

All of our guides were lovely and flexible, and helped us pivot when the weather wasn't cooperating or we needed some time to be more still. I would especially recommend Mr. William Jang. He is knowledgeable and kind - it was a real cultural exchange, which is what travel is all about.

We will return to South Korea.

Thank you, Jessica. Thank you, Kimkim.

I recently returned from a trip to Japan, and I can confidently say it was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life—thanks in large part to Angel from Kimkim.

From the very beginning, Angel demonstrated exceptional professionalism, care, and attention to detail. The planning process was smooth and stress-free. Every aspect of the trip—from hotel selections to tours, transportation, and local experiences—was thoughtfully curated. Everything ran seamlessly, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better itinerary.

Angel maintained consistent and timely communication throughout my entire stay in Japan. She followed up regularly to confirm each day's activities, ensuring that transportation and logistics were all in place. I felt incredibly well-supported at every step, which allowed me to fully enjoy the experience without any worries.

If you’re considering a trip to Japan and want it to be smooth, personalized, and truly memorable, I wholeheartedly recommend working with Angel. Her dedication and expertise made all the difference in turning a great vacation into a once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Hotel Reviews

Imperial Hotel

Tokyo

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Gora Kansuiro

Hakone

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The Thousand Kyoto

Kyoto

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Imperial Hotel Osaka

Osaka

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Tokyo Discovery with Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen, Gotokuji Temple & Shibuya Sky

Tokyo

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Full Day Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls & Lake Chuzenji Tour

Tokyo

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Tea Ceremony with Kimono & KAISEKI Dinner

Kyoto

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Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha

Kyoto

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Drive to Hakone by Private Car

Japan

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Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchiko Cruise and Arakurayama Sengen Park Tour

Tokyo

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Full Day Tour to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove with Gion Area

Japan

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One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour

Japan

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Full Day Nara City Tour from Kyoto

Kyoto

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Full Day Osaka Castle,Shitennoji Temple,Umeda Sky Building and Shinsaibashi Tour

Osaka

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Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Japan

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Visit Mount Koya: the Ultimate Destination of the Pilgrimage

Osaka

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I am not one prone to overenthusiasm, but I honestly would give kimkim 6 out of 5 stars if I could. They were simply incredible - perhaps the most distinguishing accomplishment was them getting us tickets to the Ghibli museum for our trip. I did not think that much of it until I discovered asking others that NO ONE else had been able to get tickets.

That seeing the Ghibli museum was a dream come true for my son, leaving him almost in tears, made it that much more special.

But that was far from the only thing: we put forward an aggressive schedule of wants, assuming perhaps we could get half of them in. Eleanor did an amazing job finding us the bullet trains, planes, buses and private cars to allow us to somehow - manageably! - fit it all in.

The private car in Kyoto that allowed us to see the big three shrines there was particularly key - it was a comfy enough car to allow us to take catnaps between events and be fresh as a daisy for the next shrine!

The guides were also exceptional - Yukari who guided us through Tokyo, was impressive - with a great command of English, sense of humor, good energy - and a wealth of knowledge! - to keep us in good spirits through the entire day. Taku, Nammi and Michi were also first rate - guiding us through Kyoto as well as the nightlife of Kyoto and Osaka. Taku gave us a wonderful short list of key japanese words to know in addition to relating the history of the shrines. All very knowledgeable and positive.

And the drivers always seemed to pop out of nowhere to sweep us up directly at the exits and on to the next event.

We had a couple of crises I won't bother with the details of but suffice it to say that Eleanor and the KimKim team had the solution and saved the day - every time.

As a bit of an aside, I came from a week working with the KimKim agents in Vietnam and Thailand - and they were quite impressive as well. So, if you are planning a larger trip to Asia or just Japan, I cannot - cannot! - recommend them more highly. Spectacular.

We traveled to Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto for 7 days. Sandy arranged all of our transportation, hotels and several guides and outings. Beginning in Toyko, we spent a day with a guide which was very helpful because it helped us get familiar with the public transportation. After that we were able to wonder around the city easily with helpful suggestions on what to visit based on the areas we were in. Our hotel, Shiba Park Hotel, was perfect for us. The neighborhood was more relaxed and low key, but still very accessible to parks, shrines and temples that we wanted to visit.
Next, we traveled to Hakone. We had a wonderful driver and guide get us down there and we enjoyed the Mishami Skywalk and ziplining through the nature. I loved stopping in this town, as it was fun to wander along Lake Ashi and was a nice respite from being in the busy city. It was amazing how green and lush the entire area was. And don't miss staying at a ryokan so you can experience the onsen - a wonderful, relaxing experience and I was able to get a much needed massage (from all the walking!)
We then traveled by bullet train down to Kyoto. Traveling by train was the best, in my opinion, because it allowed us to sightsee and still travel efficiently. I loved Kyoto. It had a smaller, older feel than Tokyo. It felt like you could wander for hours, stopping to look a temples and shrines at almost every corner and grabbing a bite to eat and drink - which is exactly what we did. We opted to walk most of the city to see things and enjoyed going at our own pace. Sandy set up a sake tasting tour which was great. It was in a cool neighborhood we probably would not have a chance to visit - it was informative and a great group of people. We also rented kimonos one afternoon and participated in a traditional tea ceremony - a true highlight of the trip! It was a wonderful activity that brought us to a neighborhood we ended up hanging out in for hours - the ceremony itself was calming and culturally informative. The woman who lead it was wonderful.
Overall, we had a great trip. Unfortunately, we did not have as much time as I felt necessary to really experience everything we wanted to do and see, but Sandy made the most of the time we did have! Would definitely use this service again!

Taking a six and eight year old halfway around the world can feel pretty daunting. Our two kids came to us a year ago and said, “ we want to explore the world!” In hand was a list of 10 countries to start and Japan was at the top. My husband and I said well, go big or go home. I knew I needed some help with this one and KimKim and Sandy, our trip coordinator, to the rescue. The trip was designed so seamlessly, with an initial input from us and one tweak to the first draft, we had an incredible 10-day tour of Japan mapped out, to include a night in the mountains at a Buddhist temple! We were taken care of every step of the way. Cars, trains, tour guides, hotels, excursions . All taken care of. A very special thanks goes to Keiko, our tour guide in Tokyo, and Sanae, our tour guide in Kyoto. We loved them both! And we are already working with KimKim on our 2026 adventure to Iceland…the next county on the list:).

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

Kyoto

We loved this hotel. The location, food, staff were all excellent!

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Jokiin

Koyasan

The family room was beautiful

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Tokyo Highlights Day Tour with Tsukiji Outer Fish Market

Tokyo

We loved the market and the temple! Keiko our tour guide also took us to her favorite paper store for stationary which was a great little side trip I to a beautiful shopping area.

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Keiko was amazing! We stayed in touch after we departed Tokyo!

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We walked and took the subway the whole day and we couldn’t believe how quiet and clean the subway was. And we all felt completely safe. Very different experience than a lot of big cities in the States.

Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi & Oishi Park

Japan

This was one of our favorite days. We absolutely loved the small mountain town around Mt Fuji, the boat ride on the lake, the old village we toured where they used to make silk and a beautiful Shinto shrine with the biggest cedar trees I’d ever seen! The landscape was amazing and we had the best sushi of our lives at this wonderful restaurant our guide, Keiko, picked out. They even made a special dish only available for dinner for our son for lunch. Everyone was so friendly!

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Keiko was the best! Our driver was also friendly and did a great job.

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We truly enjoyed our Japan trip that was a graduation gift from my son’s grandmother. I stumbled across KimKim reviews looking for help trying to plan a memorable experience. All the hotels we stayed at were very good and they offered free breakfast. I would say that having private drivers transferring us to different destinations like to train stations and hotels was great since we didn’t have to worry about those kinds of logistics and could enjoy the experience. All the drivers were attentive and notified me of all the meeting points. The WhatsApp texting application is required but I already use it so at was not a big deal. Our favorite experience was the “Sumo Experience”, this is a must if you go to Tokyo. Our guide Charlie was fantastic. He was born in California and speaks English perfectly. He was knowledgeable, fun and friendly. The sumo wrestlers were charming themselves and put on a fun and interactive show.

Visiting Tokyo landmarks with our guide Chieko was informative and we learned about Shinto and Buddhism. We even learned the correct way to pray for each. We think we got some Shinto luck from the temples too!

Kyoto was fun visiting all the temples. We had a guide Jun to visit some temples which included a train ride following the Oigawa river. We waved to the boaters in the river. We then went into the bamboo grove. It was astounding.

We then went back to Osaka. Here we enjoyed taking a Sushi class where we learned how to make Sushi and rolled eggs. This was our second favorite experience. Osaka is very busy and much more confusing trying to use their subways. We gave up trying to figure out how to navigate the system and walked to the foodie tour. We liked our guide from the magical tour but the food we had was not very inspiring and could’ve been something I did on my own. I wouldn’t have chosen this experience if I knew it was not more unique.

The Japanese people are very friendly and helped make this vacation so great. I recommend using KimKim since all the complications about transferring luggage and ourselves to different locations is taken care of. Some people’s review complain that the trip cost is not itemized but I didn’t find this disconcerting. The trip was designed to be able to enjoy where we were at a given time and not have to worry how we would get to the next point. I would use KimKim again in the future if my plans coincided with their trip destinations.

Hotel Reviews

Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku

Tokyo

Great location and good breakfast food

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Great location for exploring Tokyo, it’s right pm the Ginza line

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GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO

Kyoto

Loved the green vibe

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Cross Hotel Osaka

Osaka

Very nice accommodations

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Right by the shopping district.

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Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo: Enter the Sanctuary

Tokyo

Recommend this for everyone visiting Tokyo. It was our favorite experience in Japan.

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Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Japan

We experienced some local food but it was not unique. The restaurants were just on the tourist strip and not places that would be special finds.

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Not local enough, just tiuristy

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Guide was nice

Osaka Cooking Class

Osaka

Fun learning how to make sushi and some Japanese food

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