Mother - Daughter 11-day trip to Japan
Japan
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Sep 24 - Oct 4, 2025
This 11-day trip to Japan (Tokyo, Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto) was an unbelievable once in a lifetime experience that my mom and I got to enjoy together all thanks to Shona… From the moment we connected Shona was INCREDIBLE!! Right from the planning and customization, to during our travels and right untill the very last moment when we departed Japan, she was always available and ready to assist.
We were able to experience many of the country's beautiful traditions, culture, food and people. Travelling in a small group of only two women, I was pleased with the accommodations selected by Shona. They were always clean, safe, and offered exactly what we needed in each city by being centrally located and well connected. Our activities were tailored to our requests and many of the associated individual guides were very welcoming. Big shout out to Mr Ken (Mt Fuji) and Rio (Miyajima) of Magic Tours who were very knowledgeable and kind and took special care of my mother when we navigated steep climbs etc. The others were also good, however Mr Ken and Rio really were great! The tea ceremony at Kyoto and Sumo show at Osaka were great selections by Shona. For those areas that were self-guided, Shona gave us the information and material we needed.
This is our second trip with KimKim and have been telling our friends about it. Thankyou Shona for your dedication to making our trip a special one.
Hotel Reviews
Great location. Very close to the Metro station and the buzzing area of Asakusa.
Very close to the tram station and the vibrant streets for food and shopping.
Centrally located and well connected to 2 main train lines. There is tourist tax that has to be paid at the hotel.
Very special hotel, really enjoyed the location and in house facilities. Very close to the train station. The restaurant has only a set menu for dinner and breakfast which are to be prebooked so plan meals accordingly. There is a tourist tax to be paid and in cash only. The public and private onsen are a must do when staying here.
Activity Reviews
This was a great way to walk and experience some of the highlights of Tokyo. The guide was friendly and shared insights about the areas, local food and activities.
This place was magical. A fair bit of walking with steps and steep incline. Rio was our guide and she was simply wonderful... very plesant, kind and knowledgeable. She adjusted the pace to suit my mothers walking abilities yet made sure we saw everything.
Very lovely experience. Mr Ken and the driver were great. Mr Ken took special care of my mother when walking the steep hill to the viewpoint and pagoda. There was an approximate 2.5 hours drive either way but our driver was very safe and the ride was comfortable.
The guide took us to some very local stops and by the end of it we were really stuffed with some authentic and very delicious Japanese food.
This was an entertaining and fun way of getting to know and experience a bit about the Sumo culture. Very good set up and the bento meal was good. This is a must do in Osaka.
This was a magical location. A fair bit of walking over uneven terrain and some incline. The guide was very young and seemed a bit inexperienced however we appreciated her trying her best.
The location was incredible and well worth the visit. Involves walking and a steep step climb if you want to reach the very top. Yet a must do when based in Osaka. The guide was the same from the day before. It was encouraging to see that she had taken some of our suggestions and was much better prepared.
This is an activity you cannot miss. It was conducted seamlessly and was very enjoyable.
This was a beautiful walk through a beautiful forested area finally reaching the magnificent Torii gates. There is a fair bit of walking on inclines and steps.
Hi Anahita
Thank you for choosing KimKim to arrange this trip for you. We deeply appreciate your trust, support, cooperation, patience, and understanding throughout the journey. Our warmest wishes go to you and your family — may happiness and health always be with you. We sincerely hope to see you on your next trip.
Best
Shona