I’m genuinely excited to launch this new line of shorter, more accessible Tokyo tours.

For years, I’ve wanted to create a way for more food lovers to experience the very best of Tokyo without the time and cost commitment of our longer programs, and this is exactly that. Just as importantly, I’m thrilled to be doing it in collaboration with Abram Plaut, aka The Ramen Beast.

I’ve known Abram for nearly ten years. We’ve traveled together to more than twenty countries, always for food,

and spent countless hours eating, debating, laughing, and talking about everything under the sun. Beyond his undisputed authority in the world of ramen, Abram has a deep, serious understanding of fine dining and Japanese cuisine as a whole. And on top of that, he’s simply one of the coolest, fun, and interesting guys to hang with, at a table or away from it.

These tours are going to rock. Spots are limited, so if this speaks to you, don’t wait. Secure your place now.

This four-day journey is about eating the very best Tokyo has to offer, often in restaurants that are almost impossible to book, and understanding why they matter.

From pristine sushi counters and refined tempura to exceptional unagi and soba, the program then moves decisively into the Tokyo of today: ramen at its most evolved, elite yakitori and yakiniku, wagyu and Japanese steak houses, touches of kaiseki, and the vibrant casual and street-food culture that defines how the city truly eats.

The experience is guided by Abram Plaut, known globally as The Ramen Beast, a rare insider with decades of lived experience in Japan, deep cultural fluency, and personal relationships across the country’s culinary world.

With Abram, this is not about hype or rankings. It’s about access, context, and eating extraordinarily well—consistently, deliberately, and at the highest level.

This four-day journey offers the very best selection of Tokyo’s food scene, thoughtfully curated to show the city in full—past, present, and alive. At its core are Tokyo’s classical foundations: sushi, tempura, unagi, and soba—the four pillars born in Edo that shaped everything that followed.

From there, the experience expands into modern Tokyo, covering ramen, yakiniku, yakitori, wagyu and Japanese steaks, a touch of kaiseki, and the vibrant world of casual and street food that defines how the city truly eats today.

Four pillars, four days, seven meals, plus an insider visit to Toyosu Fish Market.

Toyosu is the beating heart of Tokyo’s culinary ecosystem—and the star highlight of this tour. This insider visit offers rare, behind-the-scenes insight into the world’s most important seafood market, grounding every sushi counter, every bowl, and every menu you’ll experience afterward in real context. It’s where understanding replaces abstraction, and where Tokyo’s obsession with quality becomes tangible.

Tour Price

USD 4,650 per person

What’s Included:

• All meals and beverages during the tour
• Gifts – Our tote bag, THT T-shirt, and a Ramen bib
• Taxes and service charges
• Full culinary guidance throughout the program

Not Included:

• International airfare to Japan
• Hotel accommodation
• Local transportation
• Travel or health insurance

Payment Schedule

• USD 2,000 per person non-refundable deposit required after your application is accepted
• Remaining balance due 60 days before the tour starts

Applying does not require any payment.
Payment is requested only after we confirm fit and availability.

The Hungry Tourist carefully curates all menus in collaboration with trusted local partners. We believe they represent the very best of Tokyo’s culinary landscape.

All beverages selected by The Hungry Tourist are included.

Guests may order additional dishes or beverages beyond the curated menus at their own expense.

We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions when notified in advance.
Please note that some restrictions may be difficult, or impossible—to accommodate at certain venues.

Cancellation Policy and Penalties

If a cancellation is received more than 30 days before the tour’s first day, the deposit is non-refundable and will be forfeited. All other payments will be fully refunded.

If a cancellation is received between 30 and 10 days before the first day of the tour, a penalty equal to 50% of the remaining balance will be charged.

If a cancellation is received within 10 days of the tour’s first day, or if a no-show occurs, the full remaining balance will be charged.