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Experience Izakaya Dinner Meant for Locals
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Joined 2024
Typical Izakaya Japanese seasonal ingredients authentic Japanese cuisines & alcoholic beverages such shochu, sake and Japanese beers cater only for locals but with my help, you can immerse into local indulgent foods to satisfy your gastronomy.
We will explore the food paradise in two Shitamachi (downtown) areas in Chuo Ward. Chuo-ku, was the original downtown center of Edo-Tokyo. Literally means "Central Ward", it is historically until today still the main commercial center of Tokyo,
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Pick up at Your Hotel Lobby in Tokyo
- We will take the subway Metro trains to reach the Nihonbashi station.
Experience Tidbits of Japanese Gourmet in a Departmental Stall Food Hall
From Yakitori (grilled chicken on a skewer) to sushi & pastries & cakes, one definitely can find one's liking of food in the food hall of an established departmental store. Everyone's taste will be satisfied.
Second Round of Tidbits in Another District in Chuo Ward
Walking 1.2 km or taking the subway train to reach the "secret" downtown station. This station was flourish during Edo period and it is the melting pot, from Japanese cuisines to Japanese staple food such as Izakaya seasonal dishes, ramen & gyoza (dumplings) Japanese sweets and high quality of French pastries and cakes .
Izakaya Dinner in a Very Popular Izakaya Restaurant (Meant for Locals)
This Izakaya with savory tastes & affordable pricing, is always packed with office workers during lunch & dinner hours during weekdays. It is quite difficult to secure a table in the evening without any reservation. Thus, with my service, you can enjoy this Izakaya tantalizingly delicious dinner in an authentic local flavor.
From fresh seasonal fish, to local meat and vegetables, with the experienced chef's seasonings & garnish, high end tastes of Japanese cuisines will be presented to you with a fraction of cost as compared to renowned expensive Japanese restaurants in Ginza.
Ending Point
Return to Your Hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Hotel Pick-up
Hotel Send-off
Izakaya Reservation On Your Behalf
*Public transportation fee (return less than 1,200 yen per person)
*Dinner & tidbits charges, customers choose what they want to eat and pay themselves.
*Major credit cards accepted for Izakaya dinner.
*Average below 5,000 yen for two pax for food & drinks in Izakaya.
However it depends on the quantity of food & drinks you order.
*Except ramen shop, & Taiyaki (crispy fish shaped red bean pie) only accept cash.
If you choose to eat local ramen & Taiyaki pie, total around 2,000 yen for two pax
*You can skip either ramen or Taiyaki or Izakaya dinner.
*You decide what you like to eat.
Total for eating dinner at Izakaya , ramen & Japanese sweets is 3,500 yen per pax. Two pax is 7,000 yen
Tour Important Information
This tour involves some walking.
* This tour consists lots of eating, thus minimum cash 5,000 yen per person to prepare.
* Vegetarian options are limited. Halal & Gluten Free are not available.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Important message from the supplier
Please contact me if you want me to create a 100% customized tour for you!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Tan F.
Hi, I am an inbound certified tour guide. My name is Tan & my Japanese name is Yuri (lily in English).I have been living in Japan since 2008. I have vast experience as a professional tour guide for a reputable bus tour company in Tokyo. I had tons of good reviews for Kamakura & Mount Fuji tours. I had seen Japan as a former foreigner's perspective. Thus, I know very well tourists' expectation to discover the hidden
gems of TokyoI decided to conduct private tours to focus more on small groups and offer a more personalized services to my clienteles instead.
Reviews
Vinay P.
“Great tour of Kamakura with Tan”
Tan was a great guide and took us around Kamakura. She was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the place and overall we had a great experience
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Tan F.
Dear Mr. Vinay, Thank you for your frank review and thank you for choosing my minivan Kamukara tour. Although it was raining. we moved around with a vehicle which is suitable for your parents and enthusiastic son. I enjoyed guiding your family members very much and the vegetarian lunch option.
Nathan S.
“An Unforgettable Tokyo Adventure”
We had a wonderful tour in Tokyo and really enjoyed our time with Tan. Her English was excellent, making it easy to learn about the city and ask questions throughout the day. One of the highlights was that she took us to several hidden gems and local spots that were off the beaten path, away from the typical tourist crowds. It made the experience feel much more authentic and gave us a chance to see a different side of Tokyo. She also took some fantastic photos of our family during the tour. We really appreciated having those memories captured so naturally, allowing us to enjoy the experience without worrying about taking pictures ourselves. Overall, Tan was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the day both fun and memorable. I would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Tokyo!
Tan F.
Thank you for you frank review. I enjoyed guiding your lovely family of the non typical routes and the local food preference. You had done a thorough researches before booking me. I hope that you got your desired knife in Seki or the place I took you. May your business flourish, Good luck with your new travel adventures.
Marie-helene G.
“Great time! Great food!”
One of the best tour for info about Japanese food. Plus, a great meal, and sake, at a local izakawa. I was able to try all kind of dishes. And by the end of the meal I was part of the family. Thank you Tan! Hope to see you again!
Tan F.
Dear Marie, It was my pleasure to have taken you to Izakaya experience. I was also enjoying the reasonably priced delicious foods. I enjoyed the time I spent guiding you as if we are family. The whole restaurant 99.9 Japanese salary workers lol.
$203/ per group
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