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KimKim is fantastic for family travel!
Japan | Dec 30 - Jan 10, 2025

Anne
Anne B.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jan 17, 2025

KimKim planned an incredible trip to Japan for my family. We (me, my spouse, my son (11) and daughter (8)) spent 12 days total in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hakone. KimKim took care of all the details for us, from planning the itinerary to arranging transportation to finding lots of fun activities for my kids. The real highlight of the trip was a last-minute food tour we threw on the itinerary in Osaka. The guide was incredible and so great with the kids. We went to phenomenal little holes in the wall to try local foods, and visited interesting sites along the way. My kids, both of whom are fairly picky eaters, said the food tour was their favorite part of the trip.

Overall, just a fantastic experience. Everything worked perfectly, the KimKim team was responsive and helpful. I just can't recommend KimKim enough. I'm looking forward to the next trip I can book with them!

Hotel Reviews
karaksa hotel colors Tokyo Yaesu

Great service with fine amenities and a perfectly comfortable room. Close to Tokyo Station, the Ginza, and the Imperial Palace. Would definitely recommend, especially for family travellers on a budget.

Authenticity & Character
Fine, but nothing special
Location
Close to Tokyo Station, Ginza, etc.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfectly comfortable room, but almost no storage space. Definitely felt a bit cramped for 4.
MIMARU Kyoto Nishinotoin Takatsuji
Kyoto

Nice space for families, but lacked some of the fun amenities available at other Mimaru locations.

Authenticity & Character
Almost no common space, but nice enough rooms
Location
Kind of in the middle of no where. Not great dining or transportation options, but neighborhood was cute and safe.
Staff
Everyone was very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
MIMARU OSAKA NAMBA NORTH
osaka

Favorite hotel the family stayed in. We let the Pokemon room, and it was so cute. The decor and amenities were great, the common space was so cute and had lots of fun games for the kids, And the location was spectacular-- right in the middle of the coolest neighborhood.

Authenticity & Character
Really special theme rooms. Kids loved them.
Location
Right in the middle of the action. Loved the neighborhood.
Staff
Everyone was so kind and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Big rooms with plenty of space. Great experience.
Local specialist: Sandy Ren
Sandy
Sandy Ren
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Jan 17, 2025

Dear Anne,

Hope you are doing great.Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such an incredible time in Japan. It sounds like the trip was full of amazing memories, especially with the food tour in Osaka being a big hit with your kids. We're so glad to hear that the itinerary, activities, and our team’s support helped make everything go smoothly. We look forward to helping you plan your next adventure whenever you're ready.

Thanks again for choosing KimKim.

Best regards from Asia,
Sandy

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