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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 who does immersive and comprehensive tours. 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 Tokyo. I decided to conduct private tours to focus more on small groups and offer a more personalized services to my clienteles instead.
Please check my rates first before enquiring. Kindly be advised that my rates are based on my high quality immersive tours and qualification as a professional tour guide. Two roles in one price, guide & driver. "This platform involves a premium commission rate" that I need to pay. DO NOT ASK TO DEAL OUTSIDE THIS PLATFORM, ALL # will be erased.
Reviews
Sarah V.
“Tour around Hakone ”
We had a wonderful time with Tan! She rented a private van for our group & even picked us up directly from our hotel in Hakone. She then dropped us off at the train station so we could catch a train back to Tokyo. Thank you, Tan.
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Tan F.
Dear Sarah, Your group focuses on world-class dining, exceptional accommodations, and expert local guide who brings each destination to life. Hope you continue enjoying high-quality travel experiences and immaculate vibes to explore across the globe with safety and good health.
Ellen L.
“Fun day in Tokyo”
My husband and I enjoyed a day’s touring with Tan before meeting up with our larger tour group the following day. With jet lag and a recent mobility issue hindering us, we fully appreciated the visiting little known yet special and off-the -beaten path sites by car with Tan at the wheel. We also feasted on wonderful food at one of Tan’s favorite restaurants. It was a great way to begin our time in Japan!
Tan F.
Dear Ellen, Thank you for your frank review. You and Jim are a lovely couple who planned well ahead before the heavy rainy days. Hope you had good memories from Japan and wish you both in good health for you future traveling around the world.
Camara A.
“Your shortcut to great experiences!”
First time out of the country. First time in Japan with my 2 children. I didn’t know any Japanese, but my daughter knows a ton. Well, my daughter was crazy nervous/scared to engage with anyone…so that didn’t quite work as planned lol. Tan saved the day! We ate with the locals WITH EASE. Visited a beautiful city we didn’t think to go to while getting a history lesson! Tan was a great friend to have for those couple hours! I would absolutely use her again!
Tan F.
Dear Ms. Camara, Thank you so much for your honest review. You and your kids really know how to enjoy authentic Japanese foods especially your children as some teenagers from the States do not like Japanese less artificial flavoring which is milder but succulent tastes. I enjoyed dining and explaining to your family and hope one day I can take you to other prefecture with hot spring not for tourist area for good food next time. Till then.
$209/ per group
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