Reviews for Arigato Travel / Arigato Japan Food Tours

Vasilii was a gracious host and a fountain of knowledge. We surely saw (and ate) interesting things we would never have even known to try on our own. Wonderful experience!

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Arigato's classic Tsukiji food tour - a great and safe way to experience Japanese market food

This was my fourth group experience with Arigato Japan Food Tours, and it hit the mark. Even during last October's busy fall season, they managed a perfect, well timed walking and tasting experience at the Tsukiji central market for our large group of 15. They divided us into 3 small groups to make it more manageable. Lauren Shannon, one of the owners, was not with us this time, but the guides she selected were knowledgeable, organized, flexible, and fun to be with. They knew the oldest families in the market so it made it more personable to taste fresh tuna from a family that's been in the wholesale fish business since the 1850's. We had a variety of tastings, and some offerings were cooked. This tour is one of the highlights of Tokyo if you want to plunge into Japanese traditional food.

Product: Classic Tsukiji Food Tour

Good food, great experience!

Wonderful food, and a knowledgable and friendly guide. Vasilli made us comfortable and showed us things that I know we would never have found on our own. Lovely experience

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Great Experience with Francois

We did the private version of this tour with Francois. The tour was great and so was Francois. We especially enjoyed the sushi - best I've ever had! There was also chicken wings with a pepper dusting which were so good that we went back a second time. The places we visited were restaurants we would never have found on our own!

Product: Best of Shibuya Food Tour

Fun with Wesley

We had a great time with Wesley! He customized our stops for our group and accommodated some dietary restrictions. We learned a lot about Japanese customs and Shibuya. He even took us to the train station and helped us get our train cards and rode the train back with us to where we were staying. The chicken wings and yakisoba were our favorite dishes.

Product: Best of Shibuya Food Tour

Jacob and Sandra did a great job with our family Tsukji food tour. Lots of information fun stops with good food. Highly recommended for Tokyo visit.

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Fun and filling food tour

Russ was fun, funny, entertaining, and informative on our food tour of the Pontocho neighborhood in Kyoto. He took us to at least 8 places to eat in this energetic, crowded, cool neighborhood. We had fried food, ramen, chicken, and sweets. More than enough food for dinner, and a couple of drinks. I was solo but enjoyed hanging with a couple from Ireland and a family from California. Russ even sent us home with several nicely wrapped desserts treats. Thanks, Russ!

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We did the Tokyo Original Underground Tour in Tokyo with Josh and loved it! He was a wonderful tour guide that was very informative and genuinely seemed to enjoy passing along history about Japan culture and history. The food stops were picked well & a had good variety. It really helped us branch out and explore different parts of Tokyo we probably wouldn't have before. Definitely recommend - we hope to try another tour in the future.

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Great mix of food & history

We did the Tokyo Original Underground Tour in Tokyo with Josh and loved it! He was a wonderful tour guide that was very informative and genuinely seemed to enjoy passing along history about Japan culture and history. The food stops were picked well & a had good variety. It really helped us branch out and explore different parts of Tokyo we probably wouldn't have before. Definitely recommend - we hope to try another tour in the future.

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We booked the food tour on our last night Kyoto and we wished we had done it sooner. Russ was our tour guide and was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Kyoto and brought us to some brilliant restaurants. I would recommend this tour and highly recommend Russ as your tour guide.

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Fabulous tour!

Fabulous tour. Excellent guides. Jacob and Sandra were extraordinary… knowledgeable, fun, full of energy and made the tour a real delight. Strong recommend.

Product: Classic Tsukiji Food Tour

Food tour with Yoshi was 10 out of 10

YOSHI!!! Yoshi was our tour guide, and he was absolutely the best—highly recommend! His knowledge, enthusiasm, and storytelling made the tour both informative and fun. The history and fun facts he shared helped us truly understand the city, its people, and how everything connects. The tout took us to parts of the city we never would have discovered on our own. Thank you, Yoshi, for such a memorable and enriching experience—we learned so much and enjoyed every moment.

Product: Shinjuku Golden Gai Food Tour

Ana was a terrific guide. She is very knowledgeable about Kyoto, has an engaging personality and speaks perfect English.

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Jane is the best tour guide!

Jane did an amazing job! My husband and I came to Tokyo before and felt like we had so many of the go to foods, but Jane surprised us with places and food we have yet to try which was a nice change up. Highly recommend!

Product: Best of Shibuya Food Tour

Matt O. gave us a wonderful tour around Osaka, sharing some of the city’s culture while also giving his personal insight into some of the most delicious and authentic street food Osaka has to offer. While the food was delicious, my favorite part was hearing about the journey of a fellow American adapting to the Japanese culture for over a decade.

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Tsukiji food tour

Jane was an absolute amazing guide. She provided a unique experience all the while weaving in the history of the land and the local spots that we visited. And the food that we ate was absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to go back and experience it all again.

Product: Classic Tsukiji Food Tour

We took the Golden Gai food tour with Daniel, and this was by far my favorite experience during our trip to Tokyo. It wasn't just Golden Gai, but a thorough tour of all of Shinjuku, to all the post-WWII black markets like Omoide Yokocho and Kabukicho. Had the most delicious food. Come hungry! Best of all, we had the greatest tour guide, Daniel, who was able to provide us the most interesting background and history of both the area and food. I plan to bring my husband next year, and I will specifically ask to see if Daniel is available! Thanks again for a wonderful experience!

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Awesome food tour

Loved it! Jane was very helpful in figuring out what to get! Great food, awesome personality and really knowledgeable about the market, fish and all things Japan.

Product: Classic Tsukiji Food Tour

Great food and tour guide

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