Japanese experience
Japan | Mar 27 - Apr 9, 2026

mary
mary b.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

We just got back from Japan and everything was perfect! Mari worked with us to create the perfect experience. My husband got to forge a knife with a 7th generation knife maker in Kyoto. We incorporated private tours with small group tours. We loved our cooking class with Niko in Osaka. I would highly recommend KimKim Tours.
Mary from Ohio

Hotel Reviews
Palace Hotel Tokyo
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Hotel Ace Kyoto
kyoto

Fun bar and great pizza!

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Conrad Osaka
Osaka
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The Tokyo Station Hotel
Tokyo

It was great to get off the train from Osaka and have a hotel employee meet us at the train platform.

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Activity Reviews
English-Speaking Assistant from Tokyo Hotel to Tokyo Station
English-Speaking Assistant from Tokyo Hotel to Tokyo Station
Tokyo

Well worth it!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Japanese Knife Making Experience in Kyoto
Japanese Knife Making Experience in Kyoto
Kyoto

A real “hands on” experience!

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Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour (Adults only)
Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour (Adults only)
Kyoto
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Food
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The Osaka Home Feast: Cooking, Culture & Sake Discovery
The Osaka Home Feast: Cooking, Culture & Sake Discovery
Osaka
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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour
Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour
Kyoto

Great guide! Very crowded!

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Local specialist: Marii McDonald