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Excellent Experience
Japan | Jun 20 - Jun 29, 2026

Peggy
Peggy M.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

All of the guides were very helpful and knowledgeable. They didn’t just give us a tour, but assisted with our planning and came up with suggestions that would work better. They were all very enthusiastic and loved what they do. Kimkim did an amazing job helping us plan our first trip to Japan.

Hotel Reviews
The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku
Tokyo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Good central location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hakone Yumoto Onsen Tsuki no Yado Sara
Hakone
Authenticity & Character
Very authentic; amazing location next to river
Location
Great location, close to station
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hiroshima Tokyu REI Hotel
Hiroshima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Park Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Nikko Narita
Narita
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Enjoy Temples & Bamboo Grove in Kyoto
Enjoy Temples & Bamboo Grove in Kyoto
Kyoto
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tokyo Discovery: From Traditional Landmarks to Akihabara’s Anime Haven
Tokyo Discovery: From Traditional Landmarks to Akihabara’s Anime Haven
Tokyo

Appreciated guide taking us to viewpoints and some areas not specified (e.g. Gojira head)

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guide was super helpful in teaching us the subway system so that we could do it on our own later
Full Day Hakone and Lake Ashi Tour with Hakone Tozan Railway
Full Day Hakone and Lake Ashi Tour with Hakone Tozan Railway
Japan

Very authentic experiences; liked variety of a smaller town

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
1-Day Tour: Port City Kure - Cruise, Battleships, Submarines & More!
1-Day Tour: Port City Kure - Cruise, Battleships, Submarines & More!
Hiroshima

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour
One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour
Japan

Our guide was so helpful and knew how to adjust our activities due to the weather and timing of our next locations.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nara Day Tour from Kyoto
Nara Day Tour from Kyoto
Kyoto

Our guide was so helpful and knew how to adjust our activities due to the weather and timing of our next locations. She also helped us find the information we needed to make sure our departure was smooth without us asking. She voluntarily helped us plan ahead.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ada Huang
Ada
Ada Huang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Jun 30, 2026
Hi Peggy, Greetings from Ada. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this—it really means a lot. I’m very happy to hear that the guides made such a positive difference during your trip, not just showing you around but also helping shape the experience along the way. We always try to work with guides who are not only knowledgeable, but also genuinely passionate about what they do, so it’s wonderful to know that came through. I’ll also make sure to pass your kind words back to the... Read more

Hi Peggy,

Greetings from Ada.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this—it really means a lot.

I’m very happy to hear that the guides made such a positive difference during your trip, not just showing you around but also helping shape the experience along the way. We always try to work with guides who are not only knowledgeable, but also genuinely passionate about what they do, so it’s wonderful to know that came through.

I’ll also make sure to pass your kind words back to the team and the guides—they will be really happy to hear this.

It was a pleasure helping you plan the first trip to Japan for you and your son, and we truly appreciate you choosing Kimkim. I hope we’ll have the chance to help you plan your next adventure as well.

Best regards,
Ada

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