Adventure with (Invisible) Hand Holding!
Japan | Mar 20 - Mar 30, 2025

DJ
DJ J.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

kimkim took care of us from (before) the beginning until (after) the end. Angel was very responsive to our requests and knowledgeable about almost every facet of our itinerary. She provided regular updates during the planning stage and then made sure we were ready to travel. Once we were in Japan, everyone we interacted with (private guides, group activities, drivers, etc) was timely, polite, and exceedingly patient as we asked questions, made adjustments, and explored. In particular, we made multiple adjustments to our itinerary while in Japan and Angel was available to help us make sure everything went smoothly. It was my birthday and kimkim even treated me and my son with some surprises!

Hotel Review
Ryokan Aura Tachibana
Hakone

My favorite accommodation of the trip was definitely the Ryokan Aura Tachibana in Hakone. The experience and the vibe of staying there were just wonderful. It was traditional yet had enough modern amenities to keep our stay comfortable, especially for my child. There wasn't any friction, and the authenticity made our stay feel special without compromising on comfort.

Activity Reviews
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Japan

Friendly and knowledgeable guide. Found out we had dietary restrictions after booking and made sure that these (incredibly tasty) local spots could accommodate in some way.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fushimi Inari Taisha and  Kinkakuji Temple
Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kinkakuji Temple
Kyoto

Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and absolutely delightful. She knew the exact right balance of sight seeing/historical insights and keeping it interesting for my 10 year old son. We were able to nimbly manage some very crowded spots.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Family Fun Time in Tokyo: TeamLab Planets and Miraikan Museum
Family Fun Time in Tokyo: TeamLab Planets and Miraikan Museum
Tokyo

TeamLab Planets in Tokyo was one of the highlights of our trip. It was an activity I specifically requested to be added to our itinerary, and I'm so glad we did it. The immersive art experience was not only fascinating but also incredibly engaging for my child. We truly enjoyed the visit, and it stood out among the many activities we did in Tokyo.

Local specialist: Angel Tang
Angel
Angel Tang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Apr 06, 2025

Dear DJ,

Hope you are doing great.Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear that my team and I were able to provide you with such a smooth and enjoyable experience. It's great to know that we were able to assist with all of your itinerary adjustments and make your trip to Japan special. We hope your birthday was unforgettable, and we're so happy we could surprise you and your son. Thank you for choosing kimkim, and we look forward to helping you with future travels.

Best regards,
Angel