Who We Are
At Arigato Travel, we believe travel should taste as amazing as it feels. Join us and discover the local food and hidden corners of Japan that make trips unforgettable.
Why Join Our Tours
In Japan, we truly believe life is not about the end but the means- quality over quantity. Having a bad meal here is almost impossible. Now you might ask, why join a food tour? If Japan has such great food in every corner, why do I need someone to explain it to me? Here are just a few reasons:
Authentic Local Eats
Culinary Adventures
Cultural Insights
Insider Tips & Access
Make Every Hour Count
Fun, Social Experience
Our Destinations
What Our Guests Are Saying About Us
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Everything starts with a vision
Beginning January 20, 2016, Arigato Travel started as a 1-woman show. Anne Kyle, the Founder of Arigato Travel, performed the first 300 tours herself. Out of her passion for helping visitors to Japan blossomed a team of over 70 people completely aligned with a mission to provide a fun, entertaining, and delicious understanding of Japanese history, etiquette, manners, culture, and of course, FOOD!
Arigato Travel Team
Anne Kyle
CEO and FOUNDER
Matt Kyle
Co-founder
Lauren Shannon
Partner/General Manager
Jessica
Marketing, Sales and Business Development Director
Jenkie
Business, Payroll, HR & Administrative Manager
Norma
HR and Training Director
Michie
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER & SENIOR GUIDE
Bertely
ADMIN MANAGER
Sae
HR & TRAINING MANAGER AND REGIONAL COORDINATOR KANSAI
Sandra
KANTO REGIONAL COORDINATOR & LEADER GUIDE
Jessop
TRAVEL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
