Reviews for Arigato Travel / Arigato Japan Food Tours

Daniel was our guide for the Retro Shibuya food tour. He was knowledgeable and friendly. We moved effortlessly thru the area enjoying all the history and night life. Food, food and more food! Arigato!!

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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

Hiro shared with us such a wonderful evening with amazing food, sake and great company! Thank you for such a special part of our visit to Japan!!

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We made the Osaka Food tour guided by Russ today. It was very varied and delicious. Russ took us to all sorts of places in the neighborhood and to restaurants we would never have found otherwise. Russ has a lot to say about Japan and Osaka, and not just about the food. The restaurants and dishes he chose were fantastic, and we had a wonderful evening.

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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

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

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

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

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 .

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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.

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Had such a lovely tour with Akiko! She really embodies the heart of Osaka

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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

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

Sae and her co-guide ‘H’ were incredibly warm, welcoming and knowledgeable about all aspects of Japanese cultural practice and culinary history and food production. Being vegan, we were pleased to experience issue free adaptations to the program, including the care and skill on display at the dinner restaurant (I’ll review separately) - an absolutely delicious and heart warming dining experience. We came away with greater knowledge and appreciation of everything from Maiko practice (a young Maiko was present at the Highball Bar) to correct chopstick etiquette. Both Sae and ‘H’ have fascinating personal stories to share and both speak impeccable English. Thank you both for a truly memorable, relaxed and educational experience on our guided bar tour. Robert & Lee 🇯🇵✌️

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We had the pleasure of having a tour with Melissa tonight and we thoroughly enjoyed both the food and her company/expertise. She gave great insight and charming conversation! Would highly recommend a tour with Melissa

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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

Ray gave us a great foodie tour in Tokyo. He taught us a little Japanese and was very informative.

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Did a good tour in Kyoto with Mortem. He is a great guide, with fantastic English and very personable. Excellent knowledge of Kyoto and Japanese culture in general as well. The food tour itself was extensive, trying several local delicacies including sweets and drink topped off with a great meal. Recommended.

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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