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We had another wonderful trip thanks to KimKim!
Christine helped organize our Japan adventure. She was kind, patient, and detail-oriented! She made sure to get to know our family and our interests and budget. She arranged for an outstanding itinerary that was perfect for our family!

During the trip, she was available for questions and logistical issues that arose along the way. She was responsive and handled everything gracefully and efficiently. We were so pleased with our experience! We can't wait for our next family vacation with KimKim!

This was an amazing trip thanks to Claudia and then Kristy, who made it all possible. My husband turned 50 on 12/31 and to make it a memorable birthday, we spent a week in Japan. We were off to a rough start due to the airline delay of 1 whole day! That made us miss a couple of planned events in Tokyo, but we still tried to make up for it. We are foodies, so we tried absolutely everything - from Japanese street food, to a local Ramen dive, to a preplanned multi course Teppanyaki place at a 5... read more

This was an amazing trip thanks to Claudia and then Kristy, who made it all possible. My husband turned 50 on 12/31 and to make it a memorable birthday, we spent a week in Japan. We were off to a rough start due to the airline delay of 1 whole day! That made us miss a couple of planned events in Tokyo, but we still tried to make up for it. We are foodies, so we tried absolutely everything - from Japanese street food, to a local Ramen dive, to a preplanned multi course Teppanyaki place at a 5 star hotel in Kyoto. We visited a number of shrines and walked through the busiest shopping areas of Tokyo and Kyoto. Bamboo forest in Kyoto and a couple of parks (like Nara that has deer roaming around) were amazing. We also got the JR and metro systems figured out in both cities and were very comfortable getting around. Cat and mini pig cafes - fun! We will be bringing our sons with us next time and experience a different season in Japan. A day hike at Mount Fuji is in our plans for next time!

Hotel Reviews

Nishitetsu Inn Shinjuku

Tokyo

Very clean, friendly service. Breakfast was provided.

Authenticity & Character

We loved staying at authentic boutique hotels and this felt like one

Location

Close to everything we needed

Staff

Friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Small (which is to be expected in Japan) but cozy and very clean

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma

Kyoto

Great location, clean, very helpful staff. Breakfast is provided

Authenticity & Character

Small boutique hotel, very authentic

Location

Close to transportation and local dining and shopping

Staff

Helpful and friendly staff. Very accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and cozy

Tokyu Stay Shinjuku Eastside

Tokyo

Very nice clean place

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful design

Location

Design and character were unique. Larger of the few hotels we previously experienced in Japan

Staff

Helpful and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and cozy

Activity Reviews

Traditional Tea Ceremony

Kyoto

This was one of our favorite experiences. We dressed up into authentic kimonos with the assistance of very nice staff who helped us expertly and expeditiously to look amazing. Then we walked through Kyoto’s cozy winding streets for a bit taking pictures. Then we experienced a very informative and fun tea ceremony with a lovely instructor. She was very friendly and explained all the details of what was involved in the making of a perfect cup of Matcha tea. We would love to bring our sons here next time.

Quality of Experience

Immersive experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very friendly and informative

Explore Arashiyama

Kyoto

We spent about half day at Arashiyama - walking through the bamboo forest and the adjacent park and shopping area. Very pretty, although I am certain it would be even more beautiful in other seasons (we were there at the end of December).

Quality of Experience

Amazing views, lots of photo opportunities

We had a wonderful time. Irish was fabulous planning everything and Shegao was just wonderful. I would recommend them to anyone visiting Japan! read more

We had a wonderful time. Irish was fabulous planning everything and Shegao was just wonderful. I would recommend them to anyone visiting Japan!

Hotel Review

Peninsula Hotel Tokyo

Tokyo

luxury hotel with fabulous breakfast and service

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Tokyo Full Day Tour

Tokyo

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Arrive in Tokyo, Free Day!

Tokyo

Sanrio Puroland

Tokyo

Free Day in Tokyo

Tokyo

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Explore Asakusa

Tokyo

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tokyo Departure

Japan

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Max was a great guide and we had a wonderful experience! There is so much history, culture, and delicious food to be had! Our stay on Mount Koya was an indescribable experience and it was something I’m super happy we had the opportunity to do. read more

Max was a great guide and we had a wonderful experience! There is so much history, culture, and delicious food to be had! Our stay on Mount Koya was an indescribable experience and it was something I’m super happy we had the opportunity to do.

Hotel Reviews

Koyasan Saizenin

Wakayama

Something I never imagined having the experience to do but it was unforgettable. The communal bathrooms and specified shower times were interesting. Was happy to have the experience.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Station

Kyoto

Beautiful, clean, great staff, great breakfast, and great location. The laundry self service was perfect!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Washington Hotel Shinjuku

Tokyo, Shinjuku

Exactly what we needed in Tokyo. Great location, great staff, delicious breakfast!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Visiting Osaka: The Gourmet Metropolis of Japan

Japan

So much fun exploring this city and eating all the food! The local fashion and culture was really cool to experience and different than the other cities on our trip.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

7-day Ordinary JR Pass

Tokyo

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hakone Full-Day Private Tour By Public Transportation

Japan

Make sure to take the cable car to the top of the mountain for a view of Mt Fuji and black volcanic ice cream!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Traditional Kyoto

Kyoto

Max, our tour guide, was super knowledgeable! Beautiful city and we got to so and see so much in our short time there.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Japanese Buddhism, Mount Koyasan

Koyasan

Definitely was unaware of what I was walking into, but we got the full immersion experience by staying in a temple. You have to just fully go with it and enjoy the experience!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our trip to Japan was perfect for our honeymoon! Our guide Max was knowledgeable, experienced, and help us navigate the complexities of getting around Japan. We especially enjoyed our trip to Koyasan and the hike with Max through the cemetery. Colas from kimkim provided excellent guidance and the preparation allowed for a smooth trip. We want to thank Colas for the honeymoon surprise he coordinated with our friend Whitney on our last night in Tokyo. This is a trip we will never forget... read more

Our trip to Japan was perfect for our honeymoon! Our guide Max was knowledgeable, experienced, and help us navigate the complexities of getting around Japan. We especially enjoyed our trip to Koyasan and the hike with Max through the cemetery. Colas from kimkim provided excellent guidance and the preparation allowed for a smooth trip. We want to thank Colas for the honeymoon surprise he coordinated with our friend Whitney on our last night in Tokyo. This is a trip we will never forget and look forward to our next adventure with kimkim!

Hotel Review

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Station

Kyoto

This is an excellent hotel within walking distance of the Kyoto train station.

Authenticity & Character

Japanese style breakfast

Location

Walkable to Kyoto train station

Staff

Nice and helpful staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean accommodations and ability to quickly do laundry

Activity Review

Japanese Buddhism, Mount Koyasan

Koyasan

This was a very special part of our trip. Staying in the mountains amongst such a sacred place was part of the reason why it was so special. It was helpful to have our guide Max there to put the sights into context of history and importance.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport