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What You Will Experience
A dining experience in a private setting after closing hours
Live cooking performance and commentary by a master unagi chef
A special kaiseki course prepared exclusively for this tour, featuring freshly prepared eel
Optional pairing with a selection of curated Japanese sake (additional fee)
Optional dining experience with freshly grated wasabi prepared by yourself (additional fee)
Relaxed, personal, and designed for curious travelers.
Is This Experience Right for You?
Ideal for those who:
・Want something different from their Tokyo stay
・Enjoy food, culture, and meaningful stories
・Prefer small-group, local experiences
・Want a half-day trip with depth
・Like learning directly from locals
Not suited for fast-paced sightseeing.
Many guests say this experience changes how they see Japanese food—quiet, sincere, and rooted in everyday life.
If you want a genuine food experience near Tokyo, this is a rare opportunity.
Example Menu
Starter
Grilled eel liver (Kimo-yaki)
Starter
Grilled eel fins (back and belly fins)
Starter
Crispy eel bones
Main
Shirayaki (eel grilled without sauce)
Main
Unajū (grilled eel over rice)
Dessert
Custard pudding made with caramel infused with eel sauce
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
・Please come directly to the Daikoku | Unagi & Washoku – Kawagoe Kashiya Yokocho restaurant. It is approximately a 20-minute walk from Kawagoe Station, or a 3-minute walk from the “Fudanotsuji” bus stop. ・Large luggage may be difficult to carry during the tour.
What to expect
Looking for an authentic Japanese food experience beyond Tokyo’s busy tourist areas?
Just 30 minutes from central Tokyo, discover the traditional food culture of Kawagoe.
Enjoy fresh unagi (eel) cuisine and real wasabi while learning local traditions from experienced hosts.
This is more than a meal—it's a chance to experience Japanese food culture firsthand.
Highlights
Private after-hours dining experience
Live eel filleting and grilling demonstration
Eel kaiseki course featuring freshly prepared unagi
Optional sake pairing and wasabi-grating experience
Relaxed local atmosphere away from the crowds
Many of these food traditions are fading in large cities.
Kawagoe remains one of the few places near Tokyo where they can still be experienced today.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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