"I've been to Japan before, but my cousin from Chicago had never been. What better way to experience different kinds of food than an arigato walking tour? Ema took us to one of the bigger yakitori places, then sashimi, karaage, croquettes, then walking through and around Golden Gai just to get us in the mood for a perfect bowl of ramen (I love "hard" noodles, so I really liked it). In between turns were historical snippets and him pointing out landmarks, and making sure we got photos to remember by. Capped the night with hot boba tea as flurries started to fall. Lovely experience and highly recommended."

Chochie Samson

a month ago

"We did two food tours with Arigato during our recent trip—one in Tokyo with the incredibly entertaining Daniel, and another in old-town Osaka with the wonderful Natsumi. Both were fantastic experiences! The Tokyo tour included sushi so good it literally brought a tear to my eye, and the Osaka tour was a total blast from start to finish. Highly recommend Arigato and their amazing guides!"

Vinnie Avery

4 months ago

"We recently did the Kyoto food tour with Lin. It was an incredible time! She took us to plenty of different spots for delicious local dishes. She was also very knowledgeable about the history, culture, and traditions of the city. It was definitely a highlight of our time in Kyoto and we'd recommend it without question. Thanks again, Lin!"

Wright Family

4 months ago

"We had a wonderful day in Uji with our lovely guide, Lyanna. She explained so many aspects of Japanese culture and society to us. The visit to the oldest matcha shop was a special treat. Uji is as charming as it is interesting. Thank you so much for fascinating tour, Lyanna (I hope I spelled your name correctly!)."

A Warburton

a month ago