Reviews for Arigato Travel / Arigato Japan Food Tours

Casual Gion (Kyoto) food tour

We did the Gion (Kyoto) food tour. It was great to meet our guide Hiro, a lifelong Kyoto resident. He took us around the historic Gion district and showed us lots of things we wouldn’t have understood by ourselves, for example a notice board with the lesson timetable for the Maiko (apprentice Geisha). We had 5 stops for food and drinks, including traditional local sweets and sake. A great way of combing both sightseeing and eating/drinking. Hiro was generous with his time and a great guide.

Product: Arigato Japan Food Tours

Tsukiji Breakfast Tour

A wonderful morning exploration of the outer fish market with insightful commentary on the offerings and discerning purchases. At the end we settled at a spot in the food court where we feasted off those purchases in style. Along the way we visited an interesting neighborhood shrine that protect this “filled” area from inundation by water."

Product: Classic Tsukiji Food Tour

All-inclusive local nightlife tour

Went on a Friday evening with guide Hannah and a small group of other travelers from all over. The drinks were great, the food was great (though a small handful of items perhaps considered adventurous for people used to Western food. I tried them and liked them, and Hannah made sure to order plenty of other food for those who weren’t as keen to try). First we went to a wine and beer bar with unlimited drinks and tasty small bites, then to a traditional izakaya where many salarymen were already winding down after a long work day, allowing us to experience the after-work culture of Japan. After, we went to a sake tasting and lastly, we enjoyed a hot bowl of ramen that was the perfect end to the tour. On the way back to the station, Hannah was nice enough to buy us dessert from a nearby shop. She is an excellent guide, as you could tell she knew her food, drinks, and the culture of what we experienced on the tour. Tip: get to the meeting point at least 15 minutes early to find the meeting landmark. It’s usually visible directly in front of the Hibiya/West Exit, but when I went there was a pop up market blocking it from view, so I was scrambling around trying to find it.

Product: Shimbashi Hidden Gem Walking Tour

Three dinner stops

Our host was informative, friendly, very polite and quite helpful. Morten had excellent knowledge of the food we shared. We Enjoyed everything about the evening.

Product: Arigato Japan Food Tours

Great Tokyo food tour

We really enjoyed our Tokyo food tour with Vasilii. He took us to some great and unique places. Vasilii was knowledgeable about the food, culture, sights, and history of the area which really enhanced our enjoyment of the tour.

Product: Tokyo Allstar Food Tour

Great food, great company and lots of interesting information

Product: Tokyo: Best of Shibuya Food Tour

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Golden Gai Experience with Jacob!

We had the absolute best time on our Golden Gai tour with Jacob from Arigato Japan! From the very first moment, Jacob was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and personable — the kind of guide who instantly makes you feel comfortable and excited to explore. His deep understanding of Tokyo’s nightlife, culture, and history brought the streets of Shinjuku to life. At every stop, Jacob offered great suggestions and fascinating insights that made the experience far richer than we could have ever managed on our own. Whether he was explaining the unique culture of Golden Gai’s tiny bars, introducing us to hidden gems, or sharing stories about the neighborhood’s creative past, Jacob made every moment engaging and memorable. It’s rare to meet a guide who balances professionalism with such warmth and genuine enthusiasm. This tour was one of the highlights of our time in Tokyo, and we can’t recommend Jacob and Arigato Japan highly enough!

Product: Shinjuku Golden Gai Food Tour

Lovely guide, friendly group, amazing food!

Our guide Natsumi was lovely, gentle, friendly and very knowledgeable about the area and history, and most importantly the food! Small group of like minded people, by the end we were all chatting happily and sharing travel stories (and comparing pet photos). Our favourite meal was the Tako-yaki, we went for more the next day. Delicious. The tour included a stop at a local knife shop for a demonstration, it totally won me over and I went back the next day. I'm now a happy and proud owner of a beautiful chefs knife, which I can't wait to try out.

Product: Osaka Shinsekai Evening Food Tour

Underwhelming tour

We were kind of underwhelmed by this food tour. We didn't eat anything that blew us away. In particular, I was surprised we didn't eat any sushi. Some of the food we ate actually gave me a terrible stomach ache. It was pretty expensive and I didn't feel it was worth the money.

Product: Asakusa, Tokyo's #1 Family Food Tour

Fun and fantastic food!

What a fabulous and fun food tour! Daniel, our guide was so knowledgable about the Shibuya area, and always gave us a detailed background to the food we were eating, the places we were seeing and it was a good variety. A lot of food was eaten! But it was all delicious and he was sure to accommodate any special food likes and dislikes. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for some of the best little hidden eateries in Shibuya and learning more about the area. Thank you Daniel for a fantastic evening!

Product: Best of Shibuya Food Tour

Great way to taste Osaka

My wife and I took the tour with Kentaro as the very first the thing we did in Osaka. I could not recommend the tour more, especially to kick off the Osaka experience. Kentaro was brilliant, showing us a diverse range of restaurants and foods, as well as walking is through the area, explaining the history and culture of Osaka and being great fun along the way!

Product: Osaka Shinsekai Evening Food Tour

Recommend tour to anyone!

Our guide was Daniel and he was spectacular. He was engaging, thoughtful, flexible and had great judgement in keeping us (a v jet lagged family) moving along. The places we visited were delicious and had great variety showing us the truth breadth of Japanese cuisine.

Product: Best of Shibuya Food Tour

Great food!

First day in Japan and decided to do this food tour instead of joining friends at Disney Japan. It was wonderful getting to know the area and getting a wonderful introduction to Japanese food. Lots of good information was given on the tour.

Product: Old Town Tokyo Food Tour

Product: Tokyo: 3-Hour Food Tour of Shinbashi at Night

Masa was a kind, patient,...

Masa was a kind, patient, and affable tour guide who introduced us to some wonderful sake breweries and local favorite restaurants. Highly recommended if you have any interest in how sake is made or want to try a few with a knowledgeable guide and translator (especially the unique Hiroshima brews with their special soft mountain water).

Product: Sake Town Tour in Saijo Hiroshima

Fun and Food in Osaka

We had an excellent time, tried lots of different Japanese food we wouldn’t have done otherwise and went to some great restaurants. Melissa was good fun and very informative. We highly recommend this tour.

Product: Absolute Osaka Food Tour

Izakaya tour with the salarymen in Shinbashi

Highly recommend this tour, our guide Francois took us to 5 different stops on a Friday evening to experience the Shinbashi nightlife alongside the local salarymen (and ladies). Despite skipping lunch we were very full by the end, plenty of food and drink! Our guide gave us lots of useful facts and etiquette advice etc

Product: Shimbashi Hidden Gem Walking Tour

Einmalig und durchaus weiter zu empfehlen

Wir hatten die Führung mit Diante Folge . Er hat uns sehr schöne Plätze gezeigt und alles sehr gut erklärt. Seine lustige Art hat uns einen tollen Abend bereitet. Auch seine kleinen Geschenke waren sehr nett. Ab und an musste er in seinem Sprechtempo gebremst werden, dass diejenigen, die nicht so fit sind in Englisch, folgen könnten. Die Speisen waren auch alle hervorragend. Vielen Dank

Product: Osaka Shinsekai Evening Food Tour

Scrumptious Shibuya Food Tour

This tour gave us a taste of different Japanese foods in various establishments. Our guide Saika was very knowledgeable and made the tour a memorable experience. We definitely felt that the places we stopped were not the usual tourist spots and that it gave us a very authentic experience. Highlights included a stand up sushi restaurant as well as an Izakaya with phenomenal chicken wings.

Product: Best of Shibuya Food Tour

Night around Ōsaka

Such a fun night! Perfect way to spend the evening eating and walking our way through Ōsaka. Our guide Melissa was fantastic, she made sure we enjoyed our night, highly recommend ❤️

Product: Absolute Osaka Food Tour