Tour operator
MagicalTrip
A Tokyo tour company running guided bar-hopping nights in Shinjuku, food tours, Tsukiji visits and cultural experiences such as sumo and samurai sessions.
Arigato Travel
A Tokyo-registered travel agency founded in 2016, running guided food and culture tours such as a Shinjuku and Golden Gai evening food walk.
At a glance
- Type
- Food tour
- Area
- Tokyo, Japan
- Official site
- arigatotravel.com
Good to know
- Small-group food tours
- English-speaking guides
Why we recommend it
Arigato Travel, known for its Arigato Japan Food Tours, began in January 2016 as a one-woman operation and has grown into a registered Tokyo travel agency running food and culture experiences. Its tours focus on local food and culture, with guides introducing dishes and dining customs along the way, and its routes include a Shinjuku and Golden Gai food tour.
A food tour is particularly useful early in a trip: you get to try dishes you might not order alone, and you learn how menus, ticket machines and counter dining work before setting off on your own. Book online through the official website, mention allergies or dietary requirements in advance, and come hungry, as tastings add up. Meeting points vary by tour and are confirmed on booking.
Arigato Travel FAQs
Is Arigato Travel a registered operator?
Yes, it is a land operator registered with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as travel agency No. 2-8620.
When did it start?
In January 2016.