This is a food and cultural tour where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine and kaiseki dishes, experience freshly grated wasabi, and savour premium sake—all in a destination close to Tokyo but far less crowded than Kyoto, Osaka, or Mt. Fuji! 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!