Fantastic Trip to Japan
Japan | Jun 28 - Jul 11, 2026

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Stuart H.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

Outstanding experience and without doubt the best vacation we’ve ever had.
Sandy at KimKim provided an itenary for our trip to Japan that matched exactly with what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go. The cost of the trip was in line with our previously established budget. Hotels were superb and centrally located to what we wished to do. All arrangements with regards to hotels, excursions, transportation, etc were planned and confirmed and we had zero issues with any of these items.
Our guides for the tours were superb and went above and beyond. Yukio was fantastic showing us Osaka, Hiroshima, and Kyoto and made our whole experience visiting these places stress free and enjoyable. Yuna took us to the best places in Tokyo and navigated us superbly through the city.
Drivers for pick ups were always on time and very helpful.
This was our first experience using KimKim and visiting pacific Asia. We loved it and wished the vacation had never ended! Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto

Fantastic location in Kyoto. Very friendly and helpful staff and room was lovely. Breakfast buffet had everything and whole hotel very clean and had a great vibe about it.

Authenticity & Character
Very clean. Staff professional, helpful and friendly.
Location
Very central and close to all the shops, restaurants and train stations but also off the Main Street and very quiet.
Staff
They made every effort to make sure our stay was enjoyable and answered all our questions.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was spacious and clean. Whole hotel was clearly well maintained and cleaned.
Asakusa Tobu Hotel

Our hotel in Tokyo, the Asakusa Tobu Hotel, was perfectly situated. Just outside the door was a narrow alley full of restaurants leading to one of Tokyo's main shrines, which was very convenient. Across the street was the rail station for the metro, making it easy to get around. The central location was praised by everyone who visited us, and it really enhanced our experience in Tokyo.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier
Osaka

The Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier was a lovely hotel in a great location. It was comfortable and well-situated for exploring Osaka. We had no complaints about the hotel, and it contributed positively to our stay in the city.

Hilton Tokyo Narita Airport Hotel
Tokyo

The Hilton Tokyo Narita Airport Hotel was a wonderful way to end our trip. We were surprised to find that we had been booked into a suite, which was huge compared to the typically small rooms in Japan. It felt like a palace or a house, and it was a very comfortable and spacious place to relax before our departure.

Activity Reviews
Enjoy Temples & Bamboo Grove in Kyoto
Enjoy Temples & Bamboo Grove in Kyoto
Kyoto

This day took us to some of the main highlights in Kyoto and was superb. Our guide, Yukio, took care of us and we spent the right amount of time at each location and he explained all the attractions. Fantastic day!

Quality of Experience
Seeing so many of the main attractions in one day stress free
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide could not have been better
Transport
A combination of trains, cars, and buses very well planned
Tokyo Highlights: A Day of Tradional & Modern Culture with Local Life
Tokyo Highlights: A Day of Tradional & Modern Culture with Local Life
Tokyo

A great blend of activities/sights that gave us a great overview of this wonderful city. From visiting fantastic food markets to majestic shrines and spacious parks this day tour was a perfect way to.enjoy Tokyo.

Quality of Experience
A huge city and the day was spent visiting a variety of locations stress free
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide, Yuna, took care of us superbly and spent the correct amount of time at each site explaining everything and answering all our questions.
Transport
Spending a day using the Tokyo metro was quite an experience but made stress free by our guide
Half Day Samurai Ninja Museum and Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Half Day Samurai Ninja Museum and Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kyoto

Great combination of activities and my wife is still smiling from the experience of wearing a kimono!

Quality of Experience
Great combination of activities
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff at each location were very friendly and helpful
Local specialist: Sandy Ren
Sandy
Sandy Ren
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Jul 15, 2026

Hi Stuart,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm so happy to hear you had such an amazing time in Japan and that everything went smoothly.

It was a pleasure helping you plan your trip, and I'm glad the itinerary, hotels, guides, and transportation all met your expectations. I'll be sure to share your kind words with Yukio and Yuna—they'll be delighted to hear them.

Thank you again for choosing KimKim. I hope to help you plan another trip in the future!

Best regards,
Sandy