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We are a tour operator with a dedicated team of local specialists in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and China who are enthusiastic about delivering exceptional service. Using our solid local connections and extensive knowledge of the destinations, we will help you create your dream vacation. Every year, thousands of discerning travelers work with us to customize their trips. Over 90% of them rate their experience as excellent. It's easy to see why: they get the experience created based on their interests and needs, travel without hassle as every detail is well taken care of, and return with memories that will last for a lifetime.

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Another Beautiful Journey with Kimkim – Japan Edition
Japan | Oct 18 - Oct 30, 2026

Neha
Neha B.
India | Reviewed on Nov 06, 2026
This is our 4th trip with kimkim, and you have always been our first choice whenever we plan a holiday. We genuinely love the service you provide, especially the quality of hotels and the excellent network of local tour guides you have. Regarding our Japan trip, Winnie was very patient and supportive throughout the planning process. It took a little time for her to fully understand our requirements and for us to get familiar with her working style, but overall, it was a really good... Read more

This is our 4th trip with kimkim, and you have always been our first choice whenever we plan a holiday. We genuinely love the service you provide, especially the quality of hotels and the excellent network of local tour guides you have.

Regarding our Japan trip, Winnie was very patient and supportive throughout the planning process. It took a little time for her to fully understand our requirements and for us to get familiar with her working style, but overall, it was a really good experience.

One area where I feel there could have been improvement is in suggesting more experiences and activities proactively. We were hoping for more unique and exciting options beyond the usual sightseeing, rather than having to research and request additional experiences ourselves. A few more personalised recommendations and suggestions from Winnie would have made the trip even more memorable. Nevertheless, I would still give her a 5-star rating for her patience, dedication and willingness to accommodate our requests.

A special thanks to Winnie and kimkim team for arranging the complimentary Sagano Romantic Train ride as a birthday treat. That was a lovely gesture and much appreciated!

The hotels provided were good, and the tour guides were knowledgeable, energetic and dedicated.

Overall, it was a wonderful trip, and we truly appreciate the efforts of the entire kimkim team. Thank you for continuing to make our holidays memorable. We look forward to choosing kimkim for our future travels as well!

Hotel Reviews
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
Tokyo

The hotel was peaceful and comfortable, with a lovely city-view room. The staff were very friendly and supportive. The only drawback was the limited halal, vegan and vegetarian options at breakfast. Even the omelettes were prepared using the same pan as ham and other ingredients, making it difficult for Muslim and vegetarian travellers. A separate pan and a few more dietary-friendly options would have made the stay even better.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walkable distance to ginza shopping streets.
Staff
Very decent and helpful staff ,listened patiently to our queries.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed liner are changed after 3 days
La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko
Hakone

We loved the vegetarian dinner, the beautiful views and the convenient location. The staff were polite and well-behaved, and the rooms were clean. However, we did find a cockroach on the balcony. It would also be helpful to clearly label vegan, vegetarian and halal food options, as most dishes contained pork or beef. Better dietary labelling and more suitable options would greatly improve the experience.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Rooms with Fuji views are amazing
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier
Nagoya

Felt the rooms n bathroom very too tiny n the breakfast spread was not that great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA
Kyoto

Loved the breakfast spread, with plenty of options! It would be even better if halal and Muslim-friendly food items were clearly labelled and available . The room was comfortable, although the toilet was a little too small. The location was excellent, close to malls and the train station. Taxi travel can be slightly expensive due to the distance, but public transport is very convenient. Overall, a great stay, especially for the breakfast and location!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cross Hotel Osaka
Osaka

The location was perfect, just next to Dotonbori, and the ambience was lovely. However, the room was quite small and noisy due to its location on the main street. Breakfast had very limited options, especially for halal, vegan and vegetarian preferences. While the location and ambience were excellent, the noise and limited breakfast choices affected the overall experience.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Winnie Wu

Amazing Japan Trip
Japan | Oct 12 - Oct 24, 2026

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Lisa M.
Eldersburg, MD | Reviewed on Nov 06, 2026
Ada did an absolutely amazing job with planning our 12 day Japan trip. We loved all the activities - sumo wresting match, sake tasting (although could use less time learning the history), TeamLabs, food tours, and all the small group and private tours. Kimiko was absolutely amazing - we had her as our guide for both Tokyo and Hakone - she was thoughtful, informative, and truly felt like we were with a friend taking us on tours in their home country. We had a great time exploring Tokyo,... Read more

Ada did an absolutely amazing job with planning our 12 day Japan trip. We loved all the activities - sumo wresting match, sake tasting (although could use less time learning the history), TeamLabs, food tours, and all the small group and private tours. Kimiko was absolutely amazing - we had her as our guide for both Tokyo and Hakone - she was thoughtful, informative, and truly felt like we were with a friend taking us on tours in their home country. We had a great time exploring Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka - all of the food was delicious, we did not have a bad meal. We did more private tours, which allowed us to customize how much time we wanted to spend at different areas ex. we loved Nara and were able to spend more time there and less time at Osaka Castle, which we enjoyed simply taking pictures of. We loved our hotel in Tokyo, away from the touristy areas. Kyoto and Osaka were in the tourist areas, which made it easier to walk everywhere, but felt more chaotic. Overall, would recommend KimKim (second trip with them) to plan and coordinate the trips - we didn't have to worry about anything before, during, or after the trip.

Activity Reviews
Lake Ashinoko Tour with Mt. Fuji Views
Lake Ashinoko Tour with Mt. Fuji Views
Japan

This was the highlight of our trip - we loved the ropeways to the top of the mountain, amazing views of Mt Fuji and the pirate ship across the waterway.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kimiko was absolutely amazing! Our driver was great as well.
Transport
Loved the Alfard - comfortable car and drive into the mountains.
Asakusa Sumo Club: Sumo Show Admission with Chankonabe in Tokyo
Asakusa Sumo Club: Sumo Show Admission with Chankonabe in Tokyo
Tokyo

This was surprisingly a great addition to our trip. We had a fun time learning and watching the match. It was very entertaining.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Ada Huang

My daughter's Sweet 16 trip was amazing!
South Korea | Oct 29 - Nov 2, 2026

Nikki
Nikki M.
Conshohocken, PA, USA | Reviewed on Nov 06, 2026
My daughter's Sweet 16 trip was amazing thanks to KimKim. First off, I did not expect all that received. Our driver picking us up in a luxury van and made us feel like queens. He was helpful, kind, and polite. A great first impression. I was pleasantly surprised when our tour guide, Christina arrived and purchased a cake for my daughter as a gift from KimKim. That was such a beautiful surprise and we were so appreciative. I have so much to say about our tour guide, but I will try to... Read more

My daughter's Sweet 16 trip was amazing thanks to KimKim.

First off, I did not expect all that received. Our driver picking us up in a luxury van and made us feel like queens. He was helpful, kind, and polite. A great first impression.

I was pleasantly surprised when our tour guide, Christina arrived and purchased a cake for my daughter as a gift from KimKim. That was such a beautiful surprise and we were so appreciative.

I have so much to say about our tour guide, but I will try to keep it brief. Christine and her husband, Young were truly the best. Christine not only showed us around, and planned a perfect tour, but also educated us so well. We were not sure we wanted to the Hanbok dress up, but Christine suggested we both do it, and we were so happy she did. Not only did she guide us around the area, but the amount of details she knew about Korean and other Asian history was beyond impressive.

I try to make sure my daughter learns during her experiences, but we both learned so much from Christine in that two days. Not just about history, but about trends, cultural norms, and we even discussed places we all attended in the U.S.

Christine and Young made sure we were able to do everything we wanted, and more. She gave us appropriate time alone, as well. It was perfectly balanced.

Honestly, I was disappointed with the kpop dance experience. I don't see that as a fault on KimKim. I see it as a fault on the dance company. They had reached out to me months before my trip and asked which song we wanted to dance to, I told them one of my daughter's favorite k-pop songs. They never responded. Then when we arrived, they somehow had no clue we were coming. They started late, and of course ended on time. Luckily, Christine and Young did handle the situation and kept reassuring us throughout this terrible experience. And while the instructor was very sweet, I was so upset that it was clearly just thrown together. And of all the amazing kpop songs and groups, they chose a song/group my daughter dislikes instead of the song I requested. This was the one disappointment, but it was a big one as my daughter knows so many kpop dances so this was to be a highlight of her trip, but it was a major failure.

But back to KimKim. This was such a seamless experience outside of the dance studio making it less than stellar. My daughter now wants to study abroad in Seoul thanks to the amazing experience this agency put together. I must also give special thanks to the others who provided assistance including the driver that took us to the airport. And last, but not least, Jessica, my local specialist. Jessica communicated so well. She was so flexible during this entire process. And everyone I have communicated with at KimKim provided customer service very timely. Thank you so much!

Hotel Review
voco Seoul Myeongdong By IHG
Seoul

The hotel was so clean and the staff was so nice. They greeted us whenever we walked by. They were so helpful. At checkin, they gave us each boxes of treats to celebrate my daughter's birthday. As someone that only speaks English, I had no problem communicating with the staff. They were so helpful whenever I needed them. The included breakfast was great. There were so many options for us. The wifi was a good speed. I had no issues connecting. Since I am a status member of the hotel, they did allow me late checkout which was perfect timing to keep my room later before heading back to the airport. I am beyond happy with my stay.

Authenticity & Character
It almost felt like a home away from home.
Location
Right near transportation
Staff
Everyone was so nice and communicated well.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bedding was very comfortable and the room was clean.
Activity Reviews
Full Day Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Dressing & Namsan Tower
Full Day Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Dressing & Namsan Tower
Seoul

My daughter and I felt like princesses! The dress rental was so easy. And we learned so much.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Seoul Modern Culture Day: Han River Cruise & K-Pop Experience
Seoul Modern Culture Day: Han River Cruise & K-Pop Experience
Seoul

We got lots of pictures! My daughter so much of her kpop idols and was able to get merch which was at the top of her list. The cruise was so peaceful and beautiful that it made my daughter want to study abroad.

Quality of Experience
It was a calm day, yet full of things to see.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guides, Christine and Young, are amazing.
Transport
Our guides had transportation. One stayed in the car for fast and easy pick up and drop off. It was so convenient and saved a lot of time.
K-Pop Dance Class & Short Video Shooting
K-Pop Dance Class & Short Video Shooting
Seoul

I was very disappointed. They clearly had not planned for us to show up despite having contacted me and asking which song my daughter wanted to dance to. When I told them, they never responded. And were obviously unprepared. They finally got everything situated thanks to my tour guide. But we started late and ended on time. So we lost time we paid for. And the dance almost thrown together at the last second. Long story short, we danced to a song/group my daughter dislikes when this was supposed to the best part of her trip. She loves plenty of kpop artists, but we had to dance to something we weren't feeling at all. While the choreographer was sweet and the camera experience was cool, I was highly upset at this experience. We were not feeling this music, or this experience as a whole.

Quality of Experience
Follow up to find out if the customer is showing up.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The choreographer was nice. But the experience would be better if the staff was prepared for us to show up.
Transport
Christine and Young did great getting us in and out of there. They even came in to translate and get the matter of the studio not expecting us handled. They also came in and cheered us on at the end.
Local specialist: Jessica Wang
Jessica
Jessica Wang
Local specialist in South Korea | Replied on Nov 06, 2026
Hi Nikki, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! Your feedback means a lot to us. I'm absolutely delighted that you and your daughter had such a wonderful Sweet 16 trip and that the experience inspired her to consider studying abroad in Seoul! I also want to say that I share your disappointment with the K-pop dance studio. I had hoped this would be one of the highlights of your daughter's trip, and I'm truly sorry that the experience didn't live up to your... Read more

Hi Nikki,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! Your feedback means a lot to us.

I'm absolutely delighted that you and your daughter had such a wonderful Sweet 16 trip and that the experience inspired her to consider studying abroad in Seoul!

I also want to say that I share your disappointment with the K-pop dance studio. I had hoped this would be one of the highlights of your daughter's trip, and I'm truly sorry that the experience didn't live up to your expectations. I'm glad Christine and Young were there to support you and help make the best of the situation.

It was such a pleasure helping you arrange this special trip. Thank you again for trusting us with such an important milestone in your daughter's life. Wishing you both many more wonderful memories and adventures ahead!

Very Smooth and Professional!
Thailand | Oct 18 - Oct 30, 2026

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Hannah B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Nov 06, 2026
All of our local guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and so helpful! All pickups and rides were always very punctual and the guides had excellent local tips and suggestions. We appreciated how smoothly everything went! Read more

All of our local guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and so helpful! All pickups and rides were always very punctual and the guides had excellent local tips and suggestions. We appreciated how smoothly everything went!

Activity Reviews
Create and Release Floating Lanterns & Riverside Dinner
Create and Release Floating Lanterns & Riverside Dinner
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Experience
Full Day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Experience
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Zabb E Lee Thai Cooking School (Morning or Evening Course)
Zabb E Lee Thai Cooking School (Morning or Evening Course)
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour the Bangkok City with a Night Food Tour
Tour the Bangkok City with a Night Food Tour
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Kelly Lu

Seoul/Jeju Island
South Korea | Oct 12 - Oct 25, 2026

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Kevin M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2026
Christine did an excellent job coordinating and organizing our trip. We had a handful of issues related to weather that she helped to mitigate by providing updated itineraries, additional suggestions, and getting us in touch with guides with minimal notice. She's a highly skilled professional Read more

Christine did an excellent job coordinating and organizing our trip. We had a handful of issues related to weather that she helped to mitigate by providing updated itineraries, additional suggestions, and getting us in touch with guides with minimal notice. She's a highly skilled professional

Hotel Reviews
Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Itaewon

Great place, very modern amenities and centrally located. The only issue is the bathroom was strangely designed and was essentially a wall-to-wall glass cube!

Authenticity & Character
Centrally located; easy to access
Location
About 7-10min walk to the subway
Staff
The staff was very kind and spoke good English, especially the breakfast crew!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The size of the room was perfect for two travelers
Benikea Hotel Seosan
Seosan

Great place, very modern amenities and centrally located. The only issue is the bathroom was strangely designed and had a large window in it!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The staff went out of their way to ensure my wife and I had extra pillows, which was great for our rest!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full Day Mt. Hallasan, Tea Plantation and Spirited Garden Tour
Full Day Mt. Hallasan, Tea Plantation and Spirited Garden Tour
Jeju Island

We only did a portion of this tour because the weather was so bad. Our guide did a great job repositioning what we did during the day, but I don't feel comfortable providing a full scale rating of the experience simply because we didn't see much of the island.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Excursion to Korean DMZ + Suspension Bridge Tour
Full Day Excursion to Korean DMZ + Suspension Bridge Tour
Seoul

Our guide did an excellent job coordinating with other tour groups to get us into the DMZ, and we enjoyed exploring this borderland between North and South Korea with his guidance. The suspension bridge tour was less compelling to us, but that's okay.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Go on a Hiking Tour of Bukhansan and Ancient Seunggasa Temple
Go on a Hiking Tour of Bukhansan and Ancient Seunggasa Temple
Seoul

This was an incredible hike and tour of the temple and was probably the highlight of the trip for me. It is a large scale temple complex with a Buddha at the very top and a lovely little temple cat.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sightseeing in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village & N Seoul Tower
Sightseeing in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village & N Seoul Tower
Seoul

Largely this ended up being a photography tour for me and my group and the girls dressed up in hanboks for when we were on the palace grounds. It was gorgeous and a lot of fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Christine Liu
Christine
Christine Liu
Local specialist in Seoul and Japan | Replied on Nov 06, 2026

Hi Kevin,

Thank you so much for your great feedback! It was my pleasure helping you navigate the unexpected weather changes. I'm so glad I could help make things easier, and I hope you had a wonderful trip despite the challenges.

Wishing to help you another trip to Asia in the near futher😊

Best regards
Christine

She's on her game!!!! I'm planning for a retu...
China | Oct 14 - Oct 28, 2026

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KEN F.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2026
She's on her game!!!! I'm planning for a return trip 2027 to China. Heidi was spot on. Read more

She's on her game!!!! I'm planning for a return trip 2027 to China. Heidi was spot on.

Hotel Reviews
Beijing Novotel Peace Hotel
Bejing

In excellent neighborhood. Hi end location.

Location
Staff
Took care of anything l needed.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless
Mercure Xi'an Downtown

Property has a wonderful breakfast buffet. Top Class food.

Authenticity & Character
High-end quality.
Location
Staff
Hampton by Hilton Zhangjiajie Seventy-two Wonder Towers
Zhangjiajie

Registration on 20th floor. Hard to find propertie is hard to figure out.

Authenticity & Character
That alone should tell you a lot!
Location
I had birthday while there, they left me a wonderful surprise.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
They know how to take care of their customers. I'm coming bacnn̈
Liuhua Hotel
Guangzhou

Not the quality of the others. Needs updated. Dirty in places. People working were nice. (Needs repairs) Location is excellent if shopping for clothing or watches.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Overall property, needs to be looked with in.
The Royal Pacific Hotel and Towers
Hong Kong

Location was 5 Star an plus. Room size was very small. Maybe 210 square feet. Property made up for room size in service, location, quality of employee. Excellent property.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Guangzhou Watch Markets & Historic Shamian Island
Guangzhou Watch Markets & Historic Shamian Island
Guangzhou

Everyone should experience this local operation.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The drivers, staff, guides are far above what I expected! This would be a good company to work for.....
Transport
They helped me in car. Took me where ever I would like an was always ready to go on down to next event.
Local specialist: Heidi Jiang
Heidi
Heidi Jiang
Local specialist in China | Replied on Nov 05, 2026

Hi Ken,

Thanks so much for your feedback. I am happy that you had a great experience in China.

Looking forward to help your 2027 China trip😊
Best regards
Heidi

Absolutely phenomenal trip in Japan
Japan | Oct 23 - Nov 1, 2026

Leigh
Leigh H.
Columbus, OH | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2026
Absolutely phenomenal trip from start to
Finish. Everything was thought of and well planned out. The choices were on point. I appreciate the local considerations in planning the trip and Cannon was fantastic throughout the planning and trip itself.
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Absolutely phenomenal trip from start to
Finish. Everything was thought of and well planned out. The choices were on point. I appreciate the local considerations in planning the trip and Cannon was fantastic throughout the planning and trip itself.

Hotel Reviews
Tokyo Dome Hotel
Tokyo

Great location and amenities. Really good area of Tokyo and hotel was spacious. Great morning breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Accommodating to all visitors
Location
Lots around it so made a lot within walking distance
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Well maintained hotel
SAKURA TERRACE THE GALLERY
Kyoto

Loved this hotel - great location to many things and the amenities are great. The breakfast was awesome and loved the vibe of the lobby area around the fire pits.

Authenticity & Character
Felt a part of the area; loved the onsen
Location
Close to train station and two malls
Staff
Super friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amenities like onsen, bar area, and gym are great
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Osaka

Hotel was well situated and very modern. Close to the train station.

Authenticity & Character
Didn’t feel like a big hotel but had relaxing vibe
Location
By trains
Staff
Very helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Excellent common areas and room
Activity Reviews
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Osaka
Quality of Experience
Liked it was a group tour
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was super knowledgeable
Transport
Meiji Jingu Cultural Walk with Tsukiji Market
Meiji Jingu Cultural Walk with Tsukiji Market
Tokyo

Excellent day seeing sights and hearing all the history. It was very comprehensive in nature. The guide really infused history and culture in the whole walk and we carried that thru our whole trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
She was excellent and gave us many other recommendations for the city
Transport
Helpful to learn the transportation with guide there
Mount Fuji Day Trip: Adventure around Lake Kawaguchiko
Mount Fuji Day Trip: Adventure around Lake Kawaguchiko
Tokyo

Really nice to spend the day out and about the area. Guide was very informative.

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

An entire day learning the history and seeing many sights. Really enjoyed the time with the guide as we went thru the city. It was good to learn to navigate the buses. Guide is flexible to time and interests too. We packed in a lot in a day!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent
Transport
 Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kyoto

This was super fun to dress up and learn the history of the team ceremony. We really enjoyed this cultural immersion.

Quality of Experience
Fantastic
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Nara City Tour, Overnight in Osaka
Full Day Nara City Tour, Overnight in Osaka
Japan

We really enjoyed the day in Nara both for the sites, the deer and the restaurant we stopped at. It was a great place to spend time.

Quality of Experience
lol
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great driver and comfortable ride
Transport
Excellent
Local specialist: Cannon Xiao
Cannon
Cannon Xiao
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Nov 02, 2026

Dear Leigh,

This is Cannon. It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan this trip, and I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the journey.

I really appreciate the trust you placed in me throughout the planning process. It was wonderful getting to know your travel preferences and helping bring everything together. I hope you'll take home many wonderful memories from your time in Japan!

Wishing you all the best, and thank you again for choosing to travel with us! 😊

Warm regards,
Cannon

All of the guides were excellent and everythi...
Japan | Oct 10 - Oct 24, 2026

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David R.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2026
All of the guides were excellent and everything was well planned and coordinated. Great hotels. Read more

All of the guides were excellent and everything was well planned and coordinated. Great hotels.

Hotel Reviews
Shiba Park Hotel
Tokyo

Good location. Great buffet. But rooms are rather small.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu
Hakone

A great experience! Nice amenities and balcony view with hot spring water was amazing. Loved the free ice cream and beverages!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Kanra Kyoto
Kyoto

Very cool rooms with ab excellent buffet.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour
One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour
Japan

Very moving museum experience. Wish we could spend more time on island.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tokyo Highlights: A Day of Tradional & Modern Culture with Local Life
Tokyo Highlights: A Day of Tradional & Modern Culture with Local Life
Tokyo

Nice tour of Tokyo.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi Tour with Hakone Tozan Railway
Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi Tour with Hakone Tozan Railway
Japan

Very scenic. Couldn't see Mt Fuji but I hear that is fairly typical. Interesting ride up the mountain and nice boat tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Osaka Castle, Shitennoji Temple, Umeda Sky Building and Shinsaibashi Tour
Full Day Osaka Castle, Shitennoji Temple, Umeda Sky Building and Shinsaibashi Tour
Osaka
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Tour of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Sagano Scenic Railway
Full Day Tour of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Sagano Scenic Railway
Kyoto

Great tour. Wish we could have spent more time in certain places but we packed a lot in.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kyoto

Very nice but didn't find it all that compelling.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Osaka Shop
Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Osaka Shop
Osaka

A lot of fun!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Full Day Nara Kofuku-ji, Todai-ji, and Isuien Garden Tour
Full Day Nara Kofuku-ji, Todai-ji, and Isuien Garden Tour
Kyoto

Interesting tour but a bit repetitive from what we've done elsewhere.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ada Huang
Ada
Ada Huang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Nov 03, 2026

Hi David,

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the guides, hotels, and overall arrangements. It was a pleasure helping you plan this trip, and I hope you brought home many wonderful memories!

We would love the opportunity to help you plan your next adventure in Asia. Hope to welcome you back again soon! 😊

Warm regards,
Ada

Overall, our 24 day trip with our two adult c...
Japan | Oct 6 - Oct 29, 2026

Michael
Michael A.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2026
Overall, our 24 day trip with our two adult children (4 people all together) to Japan was outstanding. Ada with Kimkim was exceptionally responsive in our trip preparation and spared us numerous booking details, transportation logistics, ticket purchasing and itinerary planning, while still allowing lots of flexibility for us to modify most of our days. The private tours we signed up for were all worthwhile— only 6 in 24 days, and most guides managed with fair English but were very... Read more

Overall, our 24 day trip with our two adult children (4 people all together) to Japan was outstanding. Ada with Kimkim was exceptionally responsive in our trip preparation and spared us numerous booking details, transportation logistics, ticket purchasing and itinerary planning, while still allowing lots of flexibility for us to modify most of our days. The private tours we signed up for were all worthwhile— only 6 in 24 days, and most guides managed with fair English but were very thoughtful, attentive and responsive. JJ, Jo, Kei, Kay, Ayumi and especially David in Kanazawa were excellent. There were only a couple minor glitches; once with using the odd double ticket needed for the Shinkansen, and once when a museum on our itinerary was closed the day we were supposed to go. But we shuffled the itinerary to make it work. Kimkim took note and even reimbursed one transfer for our unused tickets.
Kimkim is a great service. Professional, exacting, customizable, responsible. Paying a bit more if any in booking fees is totally worth having an organized trip, especially in a country like Japan, spread out over a large area, with mobs of people, many travel connections, almost no English speakers, and trekking off the beaten path. We highly recommend Kimkim for any travel, long or short, comfort driven or off the beaten path.

M

Hotel Reviews
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
kyoto

Great breakfast, service, location and accommodations

Authenticity & Character
Location
Convenient to train and walking to sites
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The beds were excellent and attention to detail was superb all around
Taoya Kisoji
Tsumago

Luxurious! Very generous free snacks room and especially good complementary massage chairs. Memorable stay

Authenticity & Character
Location
Off the beaten path in small town but outstanding service and everything you could want coming off the Nakasendo trail.
Staff
Activity Reviews
Full Day  Gokayama and Shirakawago  Tour from Kanazawa
Full Day Gokayama and Shirakawago Tour from Kanazawa
Japan

Great slice of a very different side of Japan

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
“K” Katsuhiko was so friendly, kind and helpful
Tokyo Highlights: A Day of Tradional & Modern Culture with Local Life
Tokyo Highlights: A Day of Tradional & Modern Culture with Local Life
Tokyo

Ayumi was wonderful. The pace, sites, explanations of culture, shrines and temples were very good and thorough. She also had inside knowledge of a food place to buy Japanese knives away from some overpriced options.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Got to where we wanted to go efficiently
Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi with Oishi Park
Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi with Oishi Park
Japan

Gorgeous setting but quite a long drive to see Mt Fugi from a distance. Fugiyoshida is a lovely setting with a beautiful park. But it was the most touristy of our excursions. Especially the boat ride.

Quality of Experience
JJ was great. Would probably select a different king of excursion
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Kyoto City Tour (Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle and Fushimi-Inari Taisha)
Full Day Kyoto City Tour (Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle and Fushimi-Inari Taisha)
Kyoto

The heart and soul of Japanese castles and shrines to immerse you in the Shinto / Buddhist cultural icons

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Helped explain so many symbols and rituals
Full Day Miyajima Island and Memorial Park Tour
Full Day Miyajima Island and Memorial Park Tour
Hiroshima

Must see if you have any interest in Hiroshima history and environs, past and present.

1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake in Nagano (Join-in)
1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake in Nagano (Join-in)
Japan

On the surface it can feel touristy, but this is not a zoo. More like a National Geographic excursion to the truly phenomenal evolution of a troop of unique Macaque monkeys.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Tour of Kanawaza With  Dinner
Night Tour of Kanawaza With Dinner
Kanazawa

One of the most detailed and entertaining tours we did. David was outstanding. Focused on stories more than just interesting history. Interacted with the group exceptionally and added his own fun trivia game at the end to help reinforce what we learned.

Quality of Experience
Food
Out of the way restaurant that felt like the home of a local
Guides, Drivers and Staff
See above.
Transport
Local specialist: Ada Huang
Ada
Ada Huang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Nov 02, 2026
Hi Michael, Thank you so much for sharing such thoughtful feedback! It was truly a pleasure helping you and your family plan this 24-day journey through Japan. I'm so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience, and I'll be sure to share your kind words with all the guides, especially David. Thank you also for your understanding regarding the small hiccups along the way. It means a lot to us that you found our service worthwhile and would recommend Kimkim to other travelers. I... Read more

Hi Michael,

Thank you so much for sharing such thoughtful feedback! It was truly a pleasure helping you and your family plan this 24-day journey through Japan.

I'm so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience, and I'll be sure to share your kind words with all the guides, especially David. Thank you also for your understanding regarding the small hiccups along the way.

It means a lot to us that you found our service worthwhile and would recommend Kimkim to other travelers. I hope you and your family brought home many wonderful memories from Japan, and we'd love to help you plan another adventure in the future!

Warm regards,
Ada

We had the best trip with KimKim to Japan! I ...
Japan | Oct 18 - Oct 29, 2026

Trish
Trish C.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2026
We had the best trip with KimKim to Japan! I loved working with Eleanor, she communicated quickly and throughout the entire process of planning, updating things along the way that we asked for, as well as updated us throughout the trip! Having the help planning and scheduling our Japan trip was so nice and easy! And it was easy to tailor the trip to what we wanted to do etc. I highly recommend this company and Eleanor! Thank you so much! Worth every penny! Read more

We had the best trip with KimKim to Japan! I loved working with Eleanor, she communicated quickly and throughout the entire process of planning, updating things along the way that we asked for, as well as updated us throughout the trip! Having the help planning and scheduling our Japan trip was so nice and easy! And it was easy to tailor the trip to what we wanted to do etc. I highly recommend this company and Eleanor! Thank you so much! Worth every penny!

Activity Reviews
Enjoy a Guided Tour of Tokyo with teamLab Planets
Enjoy a Guided Tour of Tokyo with teamLab Planets
Tokyo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour
Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour
Japan
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kyoto Historical Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples
Kyoto Historical Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples
Kyoto
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Onsen, Ryokan, and Mt. Fuji Experience in Hakone
Onsen, Ryokan, and Mt. Fuji Experience in Hakone
Hakone
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
Transport
Local specialist: Eleanor Chen
Eleanor
Eleanor Chen
Local specialist in Japan and China | Replied on Nov 02, 2026

Hi Trish,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 It was such a pleasure working with you to plan your Japan trip, and I'm so glad I could help make the process easy and enjoyable. I loved being able to tailor the itinerary to your wishes along the way, and I'm really happy to hear you had such a wonderful time in Japan!

Thank you again for your trust and kind words. Wishing you many more wonderful adventures ahead!

Best,
Eleanor