Japan Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Japan travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Japan who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Angel Tang

(50 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Angel specializes in: biking, hiking, cusine,cruise,honeymoon
Recent traveler reviews for Angel:
"Our first trip to Japan went very smoothly and Angel was very efficient and helpful in planning the itinerary for our 1 week visit." - by BJ, Apr 16, 2025 · see review
"While 10 days was definitely not enough time, Angel made sure we got the most of it all." - by Owen, Apr 13, 2025 · see review
"We worked with Angel to arrange the perfect trip." - by Thomas, Apr 6, 2025 · see review

Sandy Ren

(38 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Sandy specializes in: Family tours, Honeymoon tours, Culture tours, Classic tours
Recent traveler reviews for Sandy:
"Their specialist, Sandy, came up with a great itinerary that only needed a few modifications to fit our travel style." - by Steven, Apr 16, 2025 · see review
"Sandy’s organisation for the entire trip was second to none and anything asked however small was no problem for her to review or organise." - by Neil, Apr 14, 2025 · see review
"We just returned from an excellent two week trip to Japan organized by Sandy san of Odynovo in Japan, through kimkim!" - by Jim, Apr 3, 2025 · see review

Shona Zhang

(29 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Recent traveler reviews for Shona:
"Having reservations at great hotels [our favorite was Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji] , a planned agenda, and emergency contacts in place was reassuring, but truly the reason for our rating is Shona Zhang." - by Tabitha, Apr 5, 2025 · see review
"Shona put together an amazing trip for our family (myself, wife, 5 & 8 year old children)." - by Graeme, Apr 2, 2025 · see review
"Our family of 4 had a wonderful first trip to Japan with Shona's planning and guidance." - by Jonathan, Mar 10, 2025 · see review
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Leny Vergara

(12 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Leny specializes in: Family Travel, Honeymoon & Romantic Getaways, Solo Travel, Adventure Travel, Packaged Holidays, Luxury Travel, Escorted Tours, Group Travel
Recent traveler reviews for Leny:
"My trip to Japan was extraordinary because of Leny." - by Dania, Apr 14, 2025 · see review
"Well, when you're working with Leny of Kim Kim and you tell her we only have 7, she put together a most amazing trip we ever took." - by Tim, Apr 10, 2025 · see review
"It was FABULOUSly well planned by Leny!" - by Meredith, Mar 18, 2025 · see review

Eleanor Chen

(11 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan and China
Eleanor specializes in: Bespoke trip, Honeymoon Trip, Family Trip, Food/Culture Visit
Recent traveler reviews for Eleanor:
"Travelling with two young children is not meant to be a relaxing adventure but Eleanor’s pre trip planning has taken the stress out." - by Queenie, Apr 17, 2025 · see review
"Eleanor did a fantastic job helping us (2 people with some physical constraints for touring) for a trip to Tokyo and Kyoto." - by Susan, Apr 13, 2025 · see review
"Eleanor, our planner, was professional, responsive to our questions, and very polite." - by Barbara, Mar 16, 2025 · see review

Olivia Luang

(4 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Olivia specializes in: Kid-friendly tour, Honeymoon tour, Leisure and luxury tour, Multi-country tour. I'm always happy to include some fun activities to your holidays in Asia.
With more than ten years of experience in selling tour programs and hotels, I excel in crafting personalized itineraries for travelers, ensuring they receive the optimal travel plans. As a mother myself, I possess valuable insights into the intricacies of traveling with children, adept at... read more

Greg Varga

(4 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Tokyo, Japan
Greg specializes in: Japanese food, culture, nature, anime. Luxury, family, and onsen trips.
I’m all about helping you create the perfect Japan experience, tailored just for you. After a friendly chat to understand what you’re looking for—whether it’s exploring ancient temples, relaxing in a hot spring, tasting amazing food, or diving into the buzz of city life—I’ll design an itinerary... read more
Greg's Favorite Itineraries:

Lisa Sun

(3 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in China
Lisa specializes in: Tailor-made itinerary, Multi-country tours, Family trips, Honeymoon tours, Beach vacation, Culture tours.
As a China English-speaking tour guide with 20 years of experience in the tourism industry, I have a deep passion for the travel profession and am dedicated to introducing China's rich culture and beautiful scenery to more international friends. To better meet the diverse needs and expectations... read more

Dan Gao

(2 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Japan
Dan specializes in: Culture,Local cuisine,Outdoor activities,Adventure
I adore Japan! Its rich cultural tapestry, captivating history, delectable cuisine, warm-hearted people, and breathtaking landscapes truly captivate my heart. Engaging in conversations about Japan with culturally-minded travelers brings me immense joy, and I find fulfillment in assisting them in... read more

Cory Varga

(2 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Tokyo
Cory specializes in: Honeymoon, Food, Nature, Temples & Shrines, Anime & Manga
I LOVE everything about Japan. I've been visiting Japan since 2015 and I now live in Tokyo. I am really passionate about showing you the real Japan, with genuine experiences and traditional activities. I specialize in creating customized itineraries that showcase the authentic beauty of this... read more

Katsu Okada

(2 reviews)
Japan Travel Agent based in Vancouver
Katsu specializes in: Cultural tour, foodie experiences, nature excursions, bespoke trips, and high-end luxury travel,
Hello and "konnichiwa" My name is Katsu Okada. I was born in Japan, moved to Vancouver, Canada after graduating university in Tokyo. Since then I have been a tour operator, driven by my love for food, culture, and language drives my passion for travel, making me an ideal tour operator. As an... read more

Ilse Montald

(1 review)
Japan Travel Agent based in Kyoto
Ilse specializes in: Cultural (traditional and popular) , off the beaten path, traditions, food
Hi! My name is Ilse, a Belgian living in Japan for 6 years now. I have lived in Tokyo, Kobe, Kyoto and now Nara. Travel should be an adventure, discovering a destination and yourself. The best way to do this is to meet people and immerse yourself in local traditions without fear. I hope that... read more

Stefaan Goossens

(1 review)
Japan Travel Agent based in Kyoto
Stefaan specializes in: Photography, local experiences, hiking, cultural tours
I love connecting with new people from different cultures and learning new perspectives or ways of thinking as I strongly believe that these experiences enrich our lives and makes us more understanding human beings. Originally from Belgium, I have been living in Kyoto for over 10 years now. I am... read more

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Trip Reviews for Japan

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.6
Based on 299 ratings

Incredible cultural family trip
Japan | Mar 29 - Apr 11, 2025

Queenie
Queenie C.
Australia | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025
We have just returned from our once-in-a-lifetime family trip to Japan. Travelling with two young children is not meant to be a relaxing adventure but Eleanor’s pre trip planning has taken the stress out. We were able to focus on soaking up the atmosphere (cherry blossom season-yay!), the culture, meet amazing local people, drown in the incredible food and feel comfortable knowing the rest is taken care of. Eleanor was very receptive to our needs travelling with a baby and a 4 year old. Our... Read more

We have just returned from our once-in-a-lifetime family trip to Japan. Travelling with two young children is not meant to be a relaxing adventure but Eleanor’s pre trip planning has taken the stress out. We were able to focus on soaking up the atmosphere (cherry blossom season-yay!), the culture, meet amazing local people, drown in the incredible food and feel comfortable knowing the rest is taken care of. Eleanor was very receptive to our needs travelling with a baby and a 4 year old. Our accommodation needs and transfer assistance between hotel/ train stations/ airport were spot on. She was available every step of the way.
We have fallen in love with Japan and we will definitely be back.

Local specialist: Eleanor Chen

Great job arranging a last minute trip to Japan
Japan | Mar 29 - Apr 8, 2025

Steven
Steven K.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025
I needed to book a last minute trip to Japan for my wife and myself and contacted KimKim after reading good reviews. Their specialist, Sandy, came up with a great itinerary that only needed a few modifications to fit our travel style. Despite it being the height of cherry blossom week, she was able to get us excellent hotels in great locations and set up several private tours with excellent private guides in Tokyo and Kyoto. She also arranged all of our transportation between cities and... Read more

I needed to book a last minute trip to Japan for my wife and myself and contacted KimKim after reading good reviews. Their specialist, Sandy, came up with a great itinerary that only needed a few modifications to fit our travel style. Despite it being the height of cherry blossom week, she was able to get us excellent hotels in great locations and set up several private tours with excellent private guides in Tokyo and Kyoto. She also arranged all of our transportation between cities and between airports and hotel. Everything went exceptionally smoothly and the drivers and guides were all excellent at communicating with us before each leg of the trip. Overall, it was an excellent experience and I would definitely use KimKim again. Their attention to detail was outstanding.

Local specialist: Sandy Ren

Not Enough Time in Japan
Japan | Apr 7 - Apr 15, 2025

BJ
BJ V.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025
Our first trip to Japan went very smoothly and Angel was very efficient and helpful in planning the itinerary for our 1 week visit. This was the last leg of our month long Asian vacation thus the short week stay in a country that had much to offer.
The guides she set up for us in Tokyo and Kyoto/Osaka were fabulous. All 3 were knowledgeable and helpful guiding us through the subways and the key sights.. We learned so much of the history and culture of the country from each of the guides...
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Our first trip to Japan went very smoothly and Angel was very efficient and helpful in planning the itinerary for our 1 week visit. This was the last leg of our month long Asian vacation thus the short week stay in a country that had much to offer.
The guides she set up for us in Tokyo and Kyoto/Osaka were fabulous. All 3 were knowledgeable and helpful guiding us through the subways and the key sights.. We learned so much of the history and culture of the country from each of the guides and each was enjoyable company for all 3 days. Also, they were very punctual.
We did request mid range hotels however, we had to get used to the size of the rooms which by our standards were very tight. I would change this in the future and ask for 2 beds and maybe get a little more room. or get a higher end hotel, The locations of the hotels were spot on - safe neighborhoods and clean (the entire country is clean).
I would extend our time in Japan to a minimum of 10 days and in terms of time spent in each area, my suggestion is to spend 3 days in Tokyo, 3 days in Kyoto and surrounding area, 2 days in Osaka; this does not include travel time to get from 1 city to another. In fact 2 weeks should be a minimum to allow for time spent in smaller villages, especially if you do not like crowds.
Overall , we had a great experience with Kim Kim and Angel and would definitely use their services again.

Activity Review
Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi Tour (join-in)
Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi Tour (join-in)
Hakone

There needs to be a better backup on rainy days - we got to go to an aquarium.

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Local specialist: Angel Tang
Angel
Angel Tang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Apr 20, 2025
Hi BJ,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed and thoughtful review of your trip to Japan! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience went smoothly and that the guides in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka were able to make your journey both insightful and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know their knowledge and punctuality added so much value to your visit.
It was a pleasure assisting you with your trip, and I’m so happy Kim Kim and our team could contribute to such a...
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Hi BJ,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed and thoughtful review of your trip to Japan! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience went smoothly and that the guides in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka were able to make your journey both insightful and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know their knowledge and punctuality added so much value to your visit.
It was a pleasure assisting you with your trip, and I’m so happy Kim Kim and our team could contribute to such a memorable experience. We’d be delighted to help you plan another adventure whenever you’re ready!
Warm regards,
Angel

Angie was very responsive to any emails and q...
Japan | Apr 1 - Apr 15, 2025

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Veronica M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025
Angie was very responsive to any emails and questions. Our accommodations were all excellent. Our favorite was BYAKU in Narai …. That was the highlight for sure. Our guides in Kyoto and Hiroshima were excellent as well. We could have done without our stay in IMABARI as the hiking was terrible. All along city roads !! Overall an excellent trip … we will recommend Angie to friends. Read more

Angie was very responsive to any emails and questions. Our accommodations were all excellent. Our favorite was BYAKU in Narai …. That was the highlight for sure. Our guides in Kyoto and Hiroshima were excellent as well. We could have done without our stay in IMABARI as the hiking was terrible. All along city roads !! Overall an excellent trip … we will recommend Angie to friends.

Hotel Reviews
BYAKU Narai
Narai

This was the most beautiful and amazing stay with excellent food. The highlight.

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The hiking over the Torre pass was beautiful and it was great to end up in Narai
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Shimanami PRIMEHOTEL IMABARI
Imabari

The town was very disappointing ..

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier / Tokyo
tokyo

Good location but a long way from Narita

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Hotel Fukinomori

The ryocan experience was great.

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Kiso Mikawaya
Kiso-Fukushima

It was a bit tired and the food was not great.

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15 min walk from the station
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Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu

Great location

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Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA
Kyoto

Great location. Can walk from the train station.

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Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima
Hiroshima

The ferry goes directly to the island from the hotel . Wish we knew this beforehand. We took took the ferry back.

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Dogo Onsen Dogo Funaya

Also great location and service. Lovely garden

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Activity Reviews
 Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kyoto

Disappointing as the garden was very small and uninteresting. A Geisha concert would have been much better.

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Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Kyoto

Katu was an amazing guide…. Very worth while

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One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour
One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour
Japan

Our guide was lovely BUT the transportation to the island was lengthy and boring when we could have taken a ferry instead. We would have preferred a night on the island. As there was a beautiful hike to the top which we only learned when we got there.

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Local specialist: Angel Tang
Angel
Angel Tang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Apr 20, 2025
Dear Veronica,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed your accommodations—especially Byaku in Narai—and that your guides in Kyoto and Hiroshima made your experience memorable. It’s wonderful to know they added so much to your trip!
I truly appreciate your honest note about Imabari—I’ll definitely keep this in mind for future itineraries to ensure better hiking experiences for other travelers. Your insights help us improve! Most of all, I’m thrilled... Read more

Dear Veronica,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed your accommodations—especially Byaku in Narai—and that your guides in Kyoto and Hiroshima made your experience memorable. It’s wonderful to know they added so much to your trip!

I truly appreciate your honest note about Imabari—I’ll definitely keep this in mind for future itineraries to ensure better hiking experiences for other travelers. Your insights help us improve!

Most of all, I’m thrilled you had an excellent trip overall and would recommend me to friends—that means the world! Whenever you’re ready to explore again (or if your friends need help planning), I’d be delighted to assist.

Warm regards,
Angel

Fab Four do Japan
Japan | Mar 22 - Apr 5, 2025

Neil
Neil B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

All the guides assigned to our group of 4 were excellent, however special mention goes to Mizuho in Kyoto and Cherry in Osaka who were just superb and gelled effortlessly with us.

Sandy’s organisation for the entire trip was second to none and anything asked however small was no problem for her to review or organise.

Local specialist: Sandy Ren