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- English
Experience the rare opportunity to observe and touch live eels up close, followed by a captivating live performance showcasing the traditional eel preparation process. You'll get to taste the pure flavor of eel through “Shirayaki”—grilled without sauce—a delicacy even most Japanese rarely enjoy. This is served with freshly grated wasabi that you prepare yourself, and optionally paired with specially selected Japanese sake (additional fee).
The highlight of this culinary experience is the Unajū—grilled eel served over rice with a secret sauce—prepared by a master chef with over 40 years of experience in traditional Japanese cuisine.
Kawagoe offers easy access from central Tokyo, just 30 minutes by train, and features charming streets reminiscent of Kyoto or Kamakura, evoking the atmosphere of the Edo period. We also recommend combining this tour with a morning visit to Chichibu or Moomin Valley Park, followed by an evening stroll through Kawagoe’s historic townscape.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
・Please find the guide holding a tour signboard in front of Resona Coedo Terrace, a Western-style building. The guide will walk you to the venue through historic streets. The tour will depart at 17:00, so please arrive by 16:50. ・Large luggage may be difficult to carry during the tour.
What to expect
Get up close to live eels and try catching their slippery bodies with your hands. Then, watch a live performance of the traditional eel preparation process. You'll savor “Shirayaki”—eel grilled without sauce—which allows you to enjoy the pure flavor of eel, a delicacy even most Japanese rarely get to taste.
After learning how the spiciness of fresh wasabi changes depending on how it's grated, you'll grate your own and enjoy it paired with the shirayaki.
You’ll also have the option to enjoy a sake pairing curated by the owner of Kagami-yama Brewery, the only sake brewery in Kawagoe, exclusively for this tour.
A master chef with over 40 years of experience will guide you through the eel preparation and share unique insights into how eel is traditionally enjoyed in Japan. The highlight of the meal is Unajū—grilled eel served over rice with a secret sauce that has been perfected over decades.
Throughout the tour, a friendly English-speaking guide will ensure you have the best eel experience of your life.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Solo travelers are welcome to join.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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