Japan in 8 Days in March!
Japan
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Mar 16 - Mar 24, 2024
What an amazing trip! Kelly was exceptional to work with. She planned our trip meticulously. She was always so patient with us and gave us great advice on what to do and see. She curated a perfect trip for us. Kelly booked our drivers, train tickets and the hotel in Kyoto. She also arranged English speaking tour guides in Tokyo and Osaka. We asked her to secure sumo wrestling tickets for us once they went on sale which she was able to do. Attending that tournament was one of the highlights of our trip. Kelly was always so flexible with the changes we made to the itinerary to make it exactly what we wanted. Our only wish was that the cherry blossoms were in bloom while we were there but it was a little too early. We highly recommend this service and will definitely be using KimKim again in our future travels!
Hotel Reviews
Great location, exceptional service. I would have liked a hotel with a gym, a lobby bar and better toiletries. There was no soap provided in the rooms except for the shower gel. The hotel concierge was very helpful and made reservations for us a few times. The buffet breakfast was wonderful each morning. I love that matcha latte machine!
This hotel is spectacular! The location is amazing, the service is superior, the rooms are beautiful and large. Everything was thought of to the finest detail. Even the smell of the lobby is amazing. The lobby has the most incredible views of the Japanese skyline. We sat at night at the lobby bar and could see straight to the Tokyo Skytower! The buffet was very good but the service was overwhelmed at times. We had to wait a while to get a table at times and the wait staff rarely checked on us. But otherwise they offered a good variety of food offerings. The executive lounge was a highlight. Not only were the views amazing but the service was always spot on. The food throughout the day was wonderful and there was a large variety of beverages. This hotel was far more than a hotel, it was an experience - one that I hope to have again!
Activity Reviews
This was a highlight! It was such a fun way to experience the Japanese culture. I've never seen anything like it but even though we couldn't understand it, we were able to cheer along and have a great time. I've already recommended this to everyone that I know that wants to go to Japan in the future. It's a must!
The Dotonbori area was really fun to see and experience. There were so many food options and everything was so crowded so I'm glad we had a guide. He wanted to make sure to give us what we wanted but he didn't really have an agenda in mind of where to go. We started with gyoza as an appetizer at a stand which was delicious. We then went to a restaurant where he ordered dinner for us. There were several plates that he ordered for us and told us what the local specialties were. We then left and went to get a match ice cream for dessert. While it checked the boxes, I was hoping to stop at more locations and try things as we toured the area as opposed to sitting in one restaurant.
