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Enjoy a unique culinary experience featuring a performance by a master eel chef with over 40 years of expertise, paired with traditional Japanese cuisine and kaiseki dishes, complemented by sake and fresh wasabi!
Unlike sushi, ramen, tempura, or soba, eel is considered a premium ingredient in Japan—often reserved for special occasions and celebrations. This is an exclusive cultural experience you won’t find in izakayas or standard food tours.
Kawagoe is just a 30-minute train ride from central Tokyo, offering easy access to a charming historic townscape reminiscent of the samurai and ninja era. It’s a popular sightseeing destination that is far less crowded than Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, or Mt. Fuji.
We recommend a full-day itinerary: spend the morning exploring Chichibu or Moominvalley Park, then in the evening, stroll through Kawagoe in a kimono for an unforgettable experience.
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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
Watch a live performance by a master chef preparing live eel, a luxury ingredient in Japan, and learn about its culinary traditions through fun quizzes with an English-speaking guide. After grating fresh wasabi yourself—where the level of spiciness changes depending on your technique—you’ll pair it with exquisite kaiseki dishes.
Optional sake pairing is available, featuring selections chosen exclusively for this tour. The chef, with over 40 years of experience, will demonstrate traditional eel preparation and share unique ways to enjoy this delicacy that you won’t find elsewhere.
Unlike izakayas or standard food tours, this experience offers authentic eel cuisine and a cultural performance. Discover why Japanese people love eel as much as yakiniku, shabu-shabu, and yakitori, and immerse yourself in a truly special culinary tradition!
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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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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