Every spring, the arrival of cherry blossom season brings a sense of excitement and beauty that is exciting for locals and visitors. Hanami, the traditional Japanese custom of enjoying flowers, especially cherry blossoms, is at the heart of this experience. To celebrate this time, we asked […]
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Imagine it’s 1300 years ago in the year 724 AD, the Nara era of Japan. You’ve heard whispers of Kinosaki, a small town nestled along the Sea of Japan. Word has it a Buddhist priest named Dochi Shonin prayed for one-thousand days in order to help […]
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Today we have the great pleasure of interviewing Ike, one of our senior tour guides in Osaka. If you are planning on visiting the city, you can browse Arigato Travel’s tours and request him! Hello and thank you for joining us for this interview! Could you […]
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Today we’d like to introduce you to one of our team members, Sae, who has taken an unconventional career path in the heart of Japan. From being a makeup artist to evolving into a cultural guide, Sae’s journey is marked by rich experiences and passion for […]
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Today, we’re back with our guide series and we are super excited to introduce you to Russ, one of our lovely tour guides in Osaka. If you are booking a tour with us in the city, make sure to request him. Hi Russ, can you tell […]
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There are several perks to being a tour guide in a city with such a vibrant history like Kyoto. First of all, you will learn so much about the city you reside in, whether it is Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo or Hiroshima. I thought I knew a fair bit about Kyoto’s culture and history before I started doing tours, but I have probably learned more about the city in these past couple of months as a tour guide than I did in two years living here.
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To celebrate the last cold days of winter, this month we asked our beloved, adventurous guides Hiroe and Yuko what are their favorite places to visit during the coldest seasons in the Kansai area.
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This month we asked our beloved, adventurous guides Taena, Mario and Gabi what are their favorite Arigato Japan food tours and why?
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Find the best advice from local experts! This month we asked our beloved, adventurous guides Jennifer, Haruka and Ryuichi what are their favorite Autumn foods and why?
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Want to take a day trip out side of Tokyo? Discover great advice from our passionate guides and local experts in this new series “Ask Our Guides”!
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