Kimkim Trip Reviews for Japan

We chose to use KimKim for our second time since we had an an amazing ttrip with KimKim in Italy last year, May 2023. All of our expectations were met and we thought we would have the same experience this year with our trip to Japan. Unfortunately, this was not the case. From the moment, we arrived in Tokyo, there were problems. They were as follows:

1. The room in our Tokyo hotel was small and totally outdated for a 4 star hotel. The bed was small and up against the wall which only allowed us to enter the bed from one side. Needless to say, this was a major inconvenience as we had to climb over each other to get into bed. We contacted Asia Highlights and they rectified the situation the next day by moving us to another room which was bigger and more modern. This was the type of room we were expecting from day one. We spent 5 nights in this hotel.
2. Our guide for Tokyo was extremely poor. He was supposed to contact us the night before
to make arrangements about when and where to meet the next day. We did not hear from him until we decided to contact him. Not a great first impression. Once we met him, Carter, we realized there was going to be a language barrier. His English was poor and his understanding of English was just as poor, making communication a challenge. He was very inexperienced an did not know the logistics of being a good guide. He lacked the knowledge and expertise of a guide and really did not not make our visit to Tokyo enjoyable. We kept giving him the benefit of the doubt, but his performance was sub par.
3. When we arrived in Hiroshima, we met our driver at the train station who would take us to our hotel. Unfortunately, the 10 minute drive to the hotel took 1 hour because the driver did not know where he was going. Again, a real lack of communication.
4. Finally, at our hotel in Osaka, we came across the same problem with our room as we did in Tokyo. The room was again small, bed to one side and the room was very dated. This time, we could not change rooms because all of the rooms were booked. Not pleasant. We are seasoned travelers and these accommodations were unacceptable.

On a positive note, we were extremely pleased with our guide, Ho. (Kyoto to Osaka) He was a true professional and paid strict attention to detail. He made the rest our trip very enjoyable. He made changes to the itinerary as he saw fit and always took our needs into consideration when planning the days ahead. Asia Highlights also tried to make accommodations and were responsive to our many messages back and forth but it really did not make up for the poor execution of this trip. We booked this Trip last December and this should have given them ample time to provide us with the best experience possible. As the company that represents them, a better vetting process should be in place. In conclusion, this trip was highly disappointing.

It was a very well planned trip. Sandy and her team were always available to assist us during the trip. The only thing we will possibly do different will be to not carry all our luggage to Mount Koya or Koyasan.

Great trip, but our trip coordinator was slow to respond more than once.

Unfortunately, we had a flight delay on the way over, which resulted in us arriving a day late. We were charged for the first night in the hotel. Kim Kim said they would refund half of the hotel price.

Shinkansen tickets (Tokyo to Kyoto) were supposed to be at 1100. We planned a tour in Kyoto based on that time. Unfortunately, we received a message from Shona the day before with tickets that were at 1200.

The evening before the transfer to Kyoto, we tried to change the ticket ourselves (at the station) to 1100, but this was not possible because Kim Kim did not provide the original email that issued the tickets (Kim Kim only provided the attachments). So we messaged our coordinator, Shona. She answered that she would follow up before 10 AM the next day (the day of the tickets). Next day…No answer at 10. Shona responded at 1010 that she would confirm it for us right away. Nothing back until 1040, asking if we were at the station…(we had been there since 9:30) .

At 9:55 we got a message from the emergency coordinator, Heidi, asking (again) if we were at the station. By then, it was too late to have the tickets changed to 10:00. Heidi provided a transfer for us to the our planned tour directly from the station in Kyoto. Overall, a last minute save, but this whole thing was really annoying. For whatever reason, Shona was unable to respond quickly on what should have been a fairly easy change, with plenty of lead time to fix.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Our tour guides Ayumi (Tokyo), Seiya Maegawa (Kyoto), and Luna (Osaka) were AMAZING.

We would certainly go to Japan again, to see more of the country, but I would be hesitant to use KimKim again due to the coordination issues we experienced.

Hotel Review

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

Kyoto

AMAZING BREAKFAST!! Great location, right next to the Kyoto station.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right next to the Kyoto station

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha

Kyoto

Our guide, Seiya Maegawa, was FANTASTIC. He shared so much detail about each place we visited. Very personable, and just did a wonderful job bringing each place to life that we visited.

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Tokyo Highlights Day Tour with Tsukiji Outer Fish Market

Tokyo

Ayumi did a wonderful job ! She asked us about our preferences before we left on the tour, and did a great job sharing Tokyo with us!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ayumi is a WONDERFUL tour guide. She speaks English very well, and was very personable.

Transport

Ayumi came prepared with a day pass for the trains for each of us. She did a wonderful job teaching us how to navigate the public transportation system in Tokyo.

Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Japan

Great food and a wonderful tour guide! The only thing I’d change… We ended up missing out on Soba at the end because the other members of the group had eaten too much at the first two restaurants. We would have liked to have tried it (we still had room), but the tour ended.

Quality of Experience

TASTY FOOD!!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luna did a wonderful job.

Transport

The meeting point is in a very loud location (at the entrance to a train station). We had a hard time hearing our guide until we were away from under the train tracks.

Leny did an amazing job setting up our trip and our trip schedule. She was attentive throughout the trip and easy to communicate with throughout the trip. Leny added Google maps for us to assist us getting around. Leny also saw that it was my wife’s Birthday during the trip and arranged for some memorable surprises for her. We would highly recommend using Leny to plan a trip for a trip to Japan.

Hotel Review

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

Hakone

This hotel stay was one of the highlights of our stay in Japan. I would very highly recommend a stay here along with their Kaiseki dinner.

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Location

Quiet hotel surrounded by natural beauty.

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Activity Reviews

Sayonara Japan!

Kansai International Airport (KIX)

The driver was on time and got us to the airport in plenty of time for our departure.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo with Chanko-nabe Lunch

Tokyo

Best Of Shibuya Food Private Tour - Evening

Tokyo

Clara, our tour guide was amazing taking us around Shibuya to off the beaten path places to sample food.

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Full Day Nikko Tour from Tokyo with English Speaking Guide (Private)

Japan

Very long day trip to Nikko. We went to a waterfall that was fogged in. Walked around town to a okay lake. The highlight was to the Nikko Toshogu Shrine.

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Tokyo to Hakone Private Transfer: Mt. Fuji and Hakone Full-Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver

Japan

Harry was fantastic

Kyoto : Experience Tea Ceremony with a Maiko (Geisha) in a Premium course

Kyoto

Maiko was good but I would not recommend this venue or experience.

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Full day Osaka Food & Culture Tour with Government Licensed Guide (Private)

Osaka

This tour was good but there actually was no food provided on this tour. That is the reason for 3 stars. It was history and culture tour only. The food portion was taking a 10 minute walk through Kuromon market.

Half-Day Tokyo Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Tokyo

Excellent day spent with Ritzuko. Very efficient

Full Day Kyoto and Nara Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Japan

Good trip

Nishiki Market Delights: A Brunch Foodie Adventure

Kyoto

Semi was an amazing guide who wanted us to sample all of the delights of Nishiki market followed by a nice lunch.

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Transport

Our local guide was really good - kept us organized, helped with restaurant planning, and good overview of places, e.g. shrines and traditional places.

My trip to Japan was awesome. Eleanor, my representative from KimKim, worked hard to make sure that all of my wishes were included on my itinerary. I had a blast at the Sumo Wrestler stable, the hedgehog cafe, lacquer store where I was able to finish painting a design on a small tray, seeing the city of Sapporo from the top of the Olympic ski jump, and using my skills to find a particular restaurant in Sagamihara where I used to eat the most delicious gyoza many years ago. (And yes it is still open after 40+ years!). All of this would not have been possible without the help of Eleanor and the private guides that I had in each city for a day. I would definitely use their services again on another trip. I do like being able to discover places on my own but having a one day guide in each city increased my confidence and gave me information that I wouldn't have known on my own.

Hotel Reviews

Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Nihonbashi

Tokyo

Super convenient location with the subway station being under the hotel. Great included breakfast buffet. Wonderful registation and concierge staff that were able to help me transfer my luggage by courier to my next location so that I could travel luggage free on public transportation. Only down side to this hotel is that they do not have self-serve guest laundry machines, but I was able to find a public pay laundromat just about one or two blocks away. Very easy to use just needed Google translate to work the machines!

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Residence Hotel Takayama Station

Very interesting small hotel in Takayama. I can see how this hotel could be used as a long-stay place. The room was comfortable, nice batieGood location to food, and convenience stores. I would choose this hotel again if I ever found myself in the area. Also, the registration staff was extremely helpful with luggage service to my next location, making calls to help with the language barrier, and overall answers to my questions,

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa-Eki Nishiguchi

Kanazawa

Have you ever heard the saying location, location, location? Well, the saying fits this hotel. Adjacent to the bus station, and a short 5 minute walk from the train station makes it very convenient. Again, the front desk staff was very helpful and friendly. Would stay here again if in the area.

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Marunouchi Hotel

This hotel was also in a very good location in relation to public transportation. Helpful and friendly staff, and a clean and inviting atmosphere. I would stay here again if in the area.

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West

Sapporo

This hotel was also in a very good location in relation to public transportation. Helpful and friendly staff, and a clean and inviting atmosphere. I would stay here again if in the area.

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Activity Reviews

Full Day Tokyo City Tour with Tsukiji Outer Fish Market

Tokyo

Super fun but soooo crowded. I would prefer to see it at a less crowded time.

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Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo: Enter the Sanctuary

Tokyo

Oh boy! I Ioved this experience! I would definitely suggest this experience if you are even just a little bit interested in sumo. I had the opportunity to watch some wrestlers show us some of their exercises and even let the participants get in the ring to try to do them with guidance. At the end of the demonstration each group participant had the oppertunity to get in the ring once again and try to out-do the pros by pushing them out of the ring. We were able to put on an informal kimono and have our pictures taken in the ring with both wrestlers. After the demonstration was done, we were invited to have a hotpot lunch made by the wrestlers in a very informal setting were we could ask questions and get the answers from the sumos. I really liked this experience. It is suitable for families with children of about 8+ years old.

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Food

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Full Day Takayama City Tour

Takayama

I had a wonderful day here with my private guide. It was during a festival that I visited and was able to try many different foods from the street venders as well as see the parade of Japanese shrines. Learned quite a bit about the history with my guide. I would definately go to visit here again if in the area. It is a breath of fresh air after spending time in the busy city of Tokyo.

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Full Day Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle & Tea Culture Tour

Kanazawa

Wow! What a beautiful area to visit. I had a great day with my private guide and learned quite a bit of new information regarding the area. I would visit this area again if in Japan.

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Sapporo City Discovery with Genghis Khan BBQ and Sapporo Beer Tasting

Sapporo

The Sapporo Brewery is a sight to behold. It is a beautiful brick building the has been well maintained and houses a museum of the beer industry in Sapporo. My guide was great at pointing out details that I would have missed in being there on my own. I didn't take advantage of the BBQ or the beer tasting, as those things don't appeal to me. Instead we ate at a smaller local restaruant and had great ramen and gyoza! If in the area I would suggest visiting the Olympic stadium, Clock Tower, and the Sapporo TV tower.

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All three of our guides were very responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would highly recommend them.

Support in-country, and especially with language barriers, was really helpful and important. Itineraries include pretty touristy stuff, but also things you don't want to miss! Kate was very kind and responsive - added a special touch when I had my birthday in Japan! Second time using KimKim and it is very useful.

We wanted to visit Japan, but not as part of a large group. We chose Kimkim to help us plan our trip and provide support if we needed it. The whole experience from planning, through to the trip itself, was excellent. We chose our own schedule based on the existing Kimkim packages. Our contact, Angel, arranged travel and hotels for us and advised on how sensible our chosen schedule was, suggesting changes where necessary. The hotels chosen were all lovely and the travel arrangements ran very smoothly.
Angel was always very responsive and quick to answer our questions and offer help during our trip. Nothing was too much trouble. Our four guides Kumi, Yumi, Junko and Yoshi were all great – informative, friendly and really good company.
We had hopes of what the holiday would be like before we went and it was every bit as good as we dreamt it would be. Thank you, Angel, for a memorable trip and for all your help!

We had the unfortunate experience of having our tour canceled the day we were leaving for our trip. In the end, in "forced" us to discover on our own. We ended up loving our time in Yamaguchi (less touristy, less populated)

All train tickets were as promised.

We oved our hotel in Yamaguchi.

Mizuho, our guide in Kyoto and Osaka was fabulous. She was so caring, and a true ambassador for Japan.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Groove Shinjuku

Tokyo

Room a bit small but the location was perfect. Great view of the Scramble. The Breakfast Buffet was fabulous!

Authenticity & Character

professional staff

Location

views - walkablilty

Staff

very attentive at check in

Cleanliness & Comfort

room a little small.

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto

Great location

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Rengejo-in

koya

A real treat

Authenticity & Character

a peak into a Budhist community

Location

loved the town

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The room was beautiful and serene

Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu

Osaka

A very convenient location

Authenticity & Character

seems a bit old (I think we were in an older tower, multiple tower location was confusing.

Location

good for transportation

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

clean, but bed wasn't very comfortable, room quite small.

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori

Hakone

Loved the personal hot bath.

Authenticity & Character

A true onsen.

Location

The view in the morning was breathtaking

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Activity Reviews

Experience the Sumo and Sushi-making Culture of Japan

Tokyo

Sumo demonstration was fun. Sumo wrestlers were great with the crowd. The sushi leaders were charming, but not sure I would recommend. l

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Food

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Full Day Tokyo City Tour

Tokyo

nice to have guide... we would have been lost otherwise.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

good and knowledgeable - kept us on track!

Transport

Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Tour with Whisky Tasting

Tokyo

One of my favorite moments

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had to take a very crowded bus with a lot of baggage on the way down.

Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya with Nishiki market

Kyoto

Well done, something I would never do at home. They were crowded.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The hostess of the tea was so charming.

Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Osaka

It was nice to go to areas that we would not have ventured on our own.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide - Duncan did a great job.

Full Day Kobe Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum and Himeji Castle Tour

Osaka

great guide

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

our guide lead us through very crowded subway rides. Added to our experience!

Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha

Kyoto

A lot of walking, but saw a lot!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

knowledgable

Our three weeks in Japan were fantastic. Our local guide Shona suggested locations and activities that we would have had difficulty finding on our own but that made the trip very memorable. The accommodations she found for us, particularly the Ryokan in Kawaji Onsen, were among the best hotels we have ever stayed at and were staffed by some of the nicest people we've ever met. We felt very pampered.
Shona was always available and prompt in responding to our inquiries and issues even with the substantial time difference between us. She would also send us our itinerary for the day on our trip itself which made things very easy.
The guides she booked for us were very friendly and shared a lot of interesting cultural knowledge about Japan with us. One of our drivers was kind enough to suggest alternative activities on a day when the weather was not cooperating with what was initially planned.
There were a couple of instances where we had a guide booked for us that felt somewhat unnecessary - like days where we went hiking and probably would have preferred to have just had a driver instead. This is also on us in that we could have communicated this preference to her a bit better.
On the whole, Shona was a great planner for our trip to Japan and we would recommend her and KimKim to other travelers in the future!

Planning a trip to a distant destination is never easy, but the experience and guidance we received for Japan was perfect. Our guides Johnny & Lia had great knowledge and showed their love for the visitor experience in their home country. Travel within Japan was expertly handled, hotels were perfect and sites visited gave us a glimpse into the culture of the country.

Both William and Jenny were helpful, punctual and enjoyable

Myaen and Irish were amazing tour specialists. Much of our communication was anticipated which made me feel like they understood what we were wanting in this trip to Japan. Although we had a few questions to email along the way, many of our questions were answered before we even asked which was nice.

Leny was excellent in all ways from planning our trip to Japan to communicating with us along the way, keeping us updated as to our schedule and tours. We had a stress free trip, all thanks to Leny. Everything went smoothly, all hotels were great, and all tours were terrific. We highly recommend KimKim and of course, Leny.

Hotel Reviews

Tsukino Yado Sara

Hakone

Rooms were nice with tub overlooking greenery. Food was a little disappointing.

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The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome

Tokyo

Royal Park Hotel was beautiful and in a good location

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KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western

Kyoto

Very nice hotel in great location.

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Hotel Vista Hiroshima

Nice hotel in good location

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Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba

Osaka

Nice hotel in excellent location.

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Activity Reviews

Tokyo Asakusa Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience

Tokyo

Nice experience

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Full Day Tokyo Tour with English Speaking Guide (Private)

Tokyo

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Tokyo to Hakone Private Transfer: Mt. Fuji and Hakone Full-Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver

Japan

Recommend this tour

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Full Day Nara Tour From Kyoto with English Speaking Guide with Vehicle

Japan

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Kyoto Arashiyama Best Spots 4h Private Tour with Licensed Guide

Kyoto

Highly recommend

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Full Day Hiroshima & Miyajima with English Guide (Private)

Hiroshima

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Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Osaka

Peco our guide was great to be with. She shared some great food with us

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Full Day Osaka Tour with English-Speaking Guide and Public Transportation (Private)

Japan

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Sayonara Japan!

Kansai International Airport (KIX)

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Full Day Kawagoe Tour From Tokyo with Guide (Private)

Japan

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Full Day Kyoto Tour with English Speaking Guide and Public Transportation (Private)

Kyoto

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Welcome to Hiroshima!

Hiroshima

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Angel was great!
She was very patient w/ us during phase, since we made multiple changes. During the trip she kept checking in and providing assistance + changes (as a result of weather).
This is our second trip w/ KimKim and we highly recommend the service.

Overall, the trip was fantastic. The itinerary worked verywell for us, and the guidance was almost always right on the mark. We had two small quibbles:
1. While the hotels were great, the location of the Kimpton Shinjuku in Tokyo was less than optimal from our perspective, primarily because it was not that close to a train/subway stop. And it was hard to figure out to walk to get to and from the hotel to the Shinjuku Station, which is one of those huge, sprawling stations with several different entrances and exits. The hotel also bungled our luggage transfer, although they were very apologetic about it and did refund the fee.
2. The guides we had, while very nice and very helpful, were not the greatest. Their English was limited, and they often tell us much that we couldn't have figured out for ourselves. We did want to single out one guide, Alex, who took us our food tour in Tokyo. He was exceptional in every way.

Hotel Reviews

The Tokyo Station Hotel

Tokyo

What a gem

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Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, an IHG Hotel

The Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo Hotel was nice in itself, but its location posed some challenges. It wasn't really close to any major attractions or convenient train stations. The hotel itself was great, just the location left something to be desired.

Activity Review

Private Evening Food Tour in Tokyo

Tokyo

The Private Evening Food Tour in Tokyo with Alex was fantastic. He was very conversational and took us to amazing places with great food that we wouldn't have found on our own. His guidance throughout the tour was top-notch, and he even helped us get a taxi at the end. The timing of the tour was perfect for visiting various spots easily. Overall, it was an excellent experience.

First the positives:
1. Guides: Friendly, punctual, accommodating.
2. Vehicles: Clean and very comfortable (except in Kanazawa which had cigarette smoke).
Most interesting places/activities:
1. Miho Museum
2. Hiroshima - tear-jerker.
3. Ina
4. Mt Fuji panoramic ropeway
5. Bullet train rides (made better by travelling in Green Car).
Room for improvement:
1. Guides: Often difficult to understand (except Wesley). This was a major issue.
2. Hotel Higashiyama in Kyoto: Very small, uncomfortable esp. since we stayed there for 5 nights, probably equivalent to a 2/3 star hotel in USA. Would definitely not recommend it.
3. Ina: would have liked to spend more time there by getting there early. Advise visitors to carry own food and drinks as the few eating places there close early.
4. Explore purchasing tickets for cable car, Skytree, etc in advance, if possible, as it will save a lot of time.
5. Itinerary:
a. Share the final itinerary with ALL changes a few days before the tourist's departure.
b. Include addresses of hotels, train stations, etc in JAPANESE so that we can show these to the taxi driver. We ended up at the wrong hotel in Kyoto because the 2 hotels had identical names.

We just returned from a wonderful trip to Japan. Our local specialist, Angel, was amazing. The tour guides and activities she selected were perfect. We were also very appreciative of Angel's communication, both before and during our trip. She was always available for our questions with a quick response. When we decided on short notice to modify one of our last nights, she quickly helped us arrange a new hotel and transportation. I would highly recommend!

Hotel Reviews

Shibuya Stream Excel Hotel Tokyu

Tokyo

Great breakfast. Staff was very friendly. Would definitely come here again!

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Cross Hotel Osaka

Osaka

Great breakfast. Staff was very friendly. Would definitely come here again!

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Hotel Wood Takayama

Takayama

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Cross Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto

Great breakfast. Staff was very friendly. Would definitely come here again!

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福智院（Koyasan Onsen Fukuchi-in）

Wakayama

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Activity Reviews

Full Day Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls & Lake Chuzenji Tour

Tokyo

We loved getting out of the City and into the mountains! Beautiful scenery.

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Food

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Day tour Shirakawa-go Village

Takayama

Samurai and Ninja Museum with Experience

Kyoto

Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha

Kyoto

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Full Day Tokyo City Tour

Tokyo

A Fun-Filled Cooking Class in Tokyo - Wagyu Beef and More

Tokyo

This was one of our favorite activities!

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Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi with Oishi Park

Tokyo

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Half Day Rural Bike Tour

Takayama

Enjoyed seeing a town that was a little less touristy. Nice area for bike riding.

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Full Day Tour of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Sagano Scenic Railway

Kyoto

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Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku

Tokyo

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Traditional Tea Ceremony KYOTO

Kyoto