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Luxury Unagi Dining Experience Near Tokyo With a Master Chef

By 大穀 川越菓子屋横丁店
Free cancellation available
Price is P 10,287 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

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!

Sample Menu Experience
The menu changes seasonally, but typically includes:
• Appetizers highlighting regional and seasonal flavors
• Multiple unagi-focused dishes prepared using traditional techniques
• A refined kaiseki-style progression emphasizing balance, aroma, and texture
• Fresh wasabi tasting and explanation
• Carefully selected sake pairings
All dishes are presented with cultural context and storytelling from the chef.
Who This Experience Is For
• Travelers who already appreciate Japanese cuisine and seafood
• Visitors seeking high-end, authentic experiences near Tokyo
• Food-focused travelers looking for less-touristy, local culinary gems
• Guests comfortable with premium pricing in exchange for exclusivity and depth

Activity location

  • Washoku Daikoku
    • 24 9
    • 350-0062, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Eccola Resona Koedoterrace
    • 1 4
    • 350-0063, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan

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The finest eels and grating wasabi experience in Kawagoe
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
P 10,286.55 x 1 AdultP 10,286.55
Total
Price is P 10,286.55
Add-on: Sake Pairing (3 types)
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Standard Plan + Sake Pairing : Enjoy eel dishes paired with three selections of rare Japanese sake.

Language options: English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
P 11,520.93 x 1 AdultP 11,520.93
Total
Price is P 11,520.93

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Grinding Wasabi
  • What's includedWhat's included
    The course meal features an appetizer, plain grilled eel (shirayaki), and unajū — grilled eel served over rice.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Please note that alcoholic beverages are not included in the standard price. However, a sake pairing option featuring three different varieties is available for an additional fee.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation costs are not included in the tour price.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips are not included

Know before you book

  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Step away from Tokyo’s crowds and immerse yourself in a refined luxury unagi (Japanese eel) dining experience in a quiet, historic town just outside the city. This exclusive culinary journey offers rare insight into Japan’s traditional eel culture, guided directly by a master unagi chef with decades of experience. Enjoy a seasonal kaiseki-style unagi course, thoughtfully paired with Japanese sake, while learning the stories, techniques, and cultural significance behind one of Japan’s most prized ingredients. Perfect for food lovers seeking authenticity, depth, and tranquility beyond typical tourist destinations. What Makes This Experience Special • Learn traditional Japanese unagi culture directly from a master chef • Enjoy a luxury kaiseki-style unagi course using seasonal ingredients • Discover the craftsmanship behind eel preparation, grilling, and balance • Take part in a hands-on wasabi grating experience • Savor a curated Japanese sake pairing for each dish • Relax in a quiet, historical town near Tokyo, away from crowded hotspots This is more than a meal—it’s a deep cultural and culinary journey into Japanese food heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    Washoku Daikoku
    • 24 9
    • 350-0062, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Eccola Resona Koedoterrace
    • 1 4
    • 350-0063, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan

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