Reviews for Arigato Travel / Arigato Japan Food Tours
512 reviews
Local tour and sites!
Jacob our guide, was great! We learned so much about the Japanese culture and foods! Getting to see what "locals" actually eat was so fun and delicious! Jacob even recommend other places for us to visit during our stay! Thank you Jacob!!
Product: Shimbashi Hidden Gem Walking Tour
Fun Food Experience with Alex.
Fantastic experience. Our tour guide Alex was fabulous. We visited restaurants that we would never find by ourselves. Explanations great.
Product: Best of Shibuya Food Tour
Fabulous Evening Food Tour!
We were a group of 8 and were lucky enough to have the wonderful Alex as our guide. We were taken to six different restaurants - many we would never have found without doing this tour. Each restaurant served a different Japanese dish and again there were dishes we would not have tried if not on the tour. If you wish to experience local Japanese food and hear the history of the dishes and the Shibuya area this tour will fulfil. Thank you Alex, you were great fun and we loved it!
Product: Best of Shibuya Food Tour
Best tasting tour ever!
We had a great tour tasting sake, whiskey and cocktails, along with very delicious food to go with it. Our guides Sebastian and Ron were the best!
Product: Luxury Tokyo Sake, Cocktail, Whisky and Pairing Tour
Food tour with Ray
We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour in Shibuya with Ray. He introduced us to some incredible spots we never would have discovered on our own — many hidden gems well off the beaten path. Ray was knowledgeable and inclusive - and he managed to activate our children, for whom he had small surprises. It was the perfect way to kick off our Japan adventure, especially after a day where we’d felt a bit lost in translation.
Product: Best of Shibuya Food Tour
Breakfast Trip the the market and making Sashimi.
Jacob escorted us to a Japaneses temple and then through the Tsukiji Fish Market enjoying local tea and food. We met several vendors that were excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable about Japan and their food. He took us to a place where we had fun making Sashimi and eating it. The ladies that helped us were terrific. It was a pleasure, informative and fun.
Product: Arigato Japan Food Tours
An excellent tour, not to be missed if you’re in Osaka.
I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. Our guide Russ was knowledgeable, entertaining and enthusiastic. We learnt about and ate some extremely delicious local food. We went back to our hotel feeling full and happy.
Product: Absolute Osaka Food Tour
Fun food tour!
Our tour guide Yoshiko was absolutely amazing! My wife and I did this tour during our honeymoon, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our entire trip. From the moment we met our guide, they made us feel so welcome and comfortable, sharing not just information about the area, but also fun local stories and hidden gems that we never would have discovered on our own. The food throughout the tour was incredible — we tried so many delicious dishes, from mouthwatering sweets and desserts to savory bites like perfectly grilled chicken, rich and tender Wagyu beef, and all sorts of matcha treats that Kyoto is famous for. Every stop felt carefully chosen, offering something unique and authentic, and our guide’s enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. We also learned a lot about the culture and traditions behind each food, which gave every bite more meaning. The pacing of the tour was perfect — not rushed, but full of flavor and discovery. By the end, we felt like we had truly experienced the heart of the city through its food. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting — especially couples looking for a memorable experience together.
Product: Kyoto Nishiki Market Tour
Ully, our guide, was excellent but not the restaurant.
Ully, our guide, was very nice and very informative. I would give her 5 stars. Didn't love the restaurant that was the final stop with the main meal. The chicken dish was heavily bread and deep fried with a flavor I didn't like.
Product: Flavors of Japan Food Tour in Tokyo
Food , fun and an insight into life in Osaka , food for body and soul with Ike and Asly
Short time in Osaka and so lucky to have a tour arranged by Arigato and led by Ike and Asly , what a joy , exceptional people with a passion for Japanese food , they took us to places we would never have found and between stops gave us wonderful stories and a much greater insight into Japanese culture , yes great food but so much more , the highlight of a short stay in Osaka , we could not recommend them highly enough , many thanks .
Product: Arigato Japan Food Tours
Fascinating informative and fun
Aleef was our Guide in Hiroshima Not only was he extremely knowledgeable but also wonderfully engaging! He introduced us to Okonomiyaki (the Hiroshima signature ditch )in a building packed with sit down/bar restaurants!Fascinating We went to a number of other restaurants and finished way over his allotted time at the Hiroshima Octoberfest! We would recommend a guiding trip with him to anyone He really made our day! David &Petra
Product: Best of Hiroshima Food Tour
Great evening with Alex!
We had a fantastic time. Alex was the best! Be sure to request him. He paid close attention to our requests. Engaging and interesting. We felt like we were spending the evening with a friend. Highly recommended.
Product: Best of Shibuya Food Tour
Osaka Food Delight
This was an excellent to get orientated with Osaka's food culture. The tour was a bundle of food experiences, and our host was interesting, fun and engaging. We loved it.
Product: Osaka Shinsekai Evening Food Tour
Jane gave a great Tuskiji tour
Jane gave us a wonderful tour of Tsukiji market! She was knowledgeable and fun. The restaurants she chose and the fresh fish picnic after walking through the vendors were great!
Product: Classic Tsukiji Food Tour
Excellent tour!
The Tsukiju fish market tour was excellent. I had been to Tsukiji before when the auction was still there. Seeing it now is definitely a different experience, but the tour was excellent! Highly recommended! Jane was highly knowledgeable and personable.
Product: Classic Tsukiji Food Tour
Must do!
Had a great time during our tour. I suggest taking the tour early on your trio so yo can better navigate your way around town.
Product: Tokyo Allstar Food Tour
Kyoto sake, whiskey and cocktails tour -Fun evening exploring Kyoto
Hiro was the best! We’ve been on several tours during our time in Japan. He was hands down the most personable and knowledgeable guide we’ve had. We explored the city and visited 4 authentic (non touristy) establishments. I highly recommend requesting Hiro if you can.
Product: Arigato Japan Food Tours
Wonderful Hiroshima Food Tour with Olivia.
Olivia, our wonderful guide, showed us a side of Hiroshima that we did not even know existed. She was friendly, highly knowledgeable and really happy to answer any of our questions. We had a wonderful couple of hours in her company and learnt so much and we ate too much but it was so worth it.
Product: Best of Hiroshima Food Tour
Exceeds expectations
Jane was awesome! Took us to special stores too. Above and beyond. So much food-and so patient. Great way to start our vacation
Product: Classic Tsukiji Food Tour
Highly recommend!
We really enjoyed the tour. Wesley is a great guide, very friendly, knowledgable, and fun. The food stops were so much more than tasting the delicious food, so interesting to learn about the stories of the dishes coming to the table, the places, and their origins. Experiencing the tea tasting at a small tea shop made us aware that appreciation of the tea culture needs to be nurtured, especially among the younger generations. Overall it was a great experience. We highly recommend the tour!
Product: Tokyo Allstar Food Tour