At A Glance
Cities explored: Tokyo
Length: 6 days
Date: November 23rd to 28th, 2025
Availability: Limited to 5 guests
A Wirlwind Tour
Tokyo is the world’s ultimate food city, but what if you could bypass the waitlists, the barriers, and the endless months of hoping for a seat?
This intimate six-day journey, limited to only five or six fortunate guests, grants you access to the truly unattainable: sushi at Saito and Arai, Yakiniku at Yoroniku, tempura at Takiya, yakitori at Omino, plus sukiyaki, unagi, ramen, and a dawn walk through Toyosu Fish Market.
Every meal is an impossible reservation made effortless, every table a story. This is Tokyo’s culinary Olympus, unlocked for you alone.
Highlights
❀ A smorgasbord of traditional Japanese fare including Sushi, Yakitori and Yakiniku, Tempura, Unagi, Ramen, Soba and Kaiseki.
❀ Access to award-winning, difficult-to-book restaurants
❀ A journey through Japanese cuisine past and present with modern masters.
❀ Spend time in the intimate company of interesting and like-minded people from all over the world.
Sushi Saito
A reservation at Sushi Saito is one of the rarest prizes in the culinary world, and for good reason. Consistently ranked among the very best, Saito-san’s sushi is a study in precision, elegance, and restraint. His touch is feather-light, his rice warm and perfectly seasoned, his fish aged or cut to reveal its purest character.
The intimacy of the counter, the warmth of his hospitality, and the perfection of every nigiri together create an experience that feels timeless and transcendent.
We shall visit Saito’s second counter, led by his trusted protégé Hiroshi Ishikawa, widely regarded as the future of sushi. Offering the same menu as Saito himself, Ishikawa delivers each piece with remarkable speed and finesse, honoring his master’s tradition while embodying the next generation of excellence.
Sushi Arai
Chef Yuichi Arai has carved his place among Tokyo’s most celebrated sushi masters, famed for his impeccable maguro nigiri, especially his legendary triple take on chutoro, each cut revealing a different nuance of flavor and texture.
His counter combines precision with warmth, creating an atmosphere that is both fun and deeply reverent. Arai’s artistry, recognized with a Tabelog Gold medal, makes his restaurant one of Tokyo’s most coveted and nearly impossible to book sushi destinations.
Tempura Takiya
Tucked away in Azabu-Juban, Takiya, led by Chef Tatsuaki Kasamoto, redefines tempura as fine art. He trained at the Ritz-Carlton’s Hinokizaka before opening Takiya in 2015, bringing a sparrow-light batter, safflower oil, and gilded attention to every ingredient.
Signature pieces, like Hokkaido uni, matsutake mushroom wrapped with tilefish, abalone drizzled with its liver sauce, are fried with split-second precision. Hence, the batter is wafer-thin, crisp, yet transparently delicate.
The interior combines copper pots and blond woods to mirror a shrine, each counter seat offering a front-row stage to witness the dance of fire, oil, and seasonal bounty.
Yakiniku Yoroniku
In its sleek new home at Azabudai Hills, Yoroniku stages wagyu Yakiniku as a performance under the vision of master Vanne Kuwahara.
Revered as one of Japan’s greatest beef craftsmen, Kuwahara treats wagyu like kaiseki, progressing from delicate “Silk Loin” to perfectly seared Chateaubriand and the iconic truffle-scented sukiyaki with whipped egg yolk.
Served in private dining rooms, his 18-course menus are as much ritual as meal, making Yoroniku one of Tokyo’s most unattainable and unforgettable reservations.
Yakitori Omino
At Omino Kamiyacho, Chef Masayoshi Omino, a disciple of the legendary Ikegawa-san of Torishiki, channels his master’s spirit with his own quiet artistry.
Here, Date Chicken meets the fierce glow of Kishu binchotan charcoal, producing skewers of unrivaled depth and juiciness. Interlaced with seasonal kappo-style dishes, the progression moves from heart and gizzard to thigh and tsukune, each bite kissed with salt and smoke.
A Tabelog Bronze medalist, Omino is Tokyo’s most exciting new yakitori counter.
Ramen, Unagi and more..
Beyond these legends, the journey deepens with Japan’s soulful comfort dishes.
We’ll savor the richness of sukiyaki, where thinly sliced beef and vegetables are simmered in a delicate broth, balanced with sweetness and umami.
We’ll enjoy the timeless elegance of unagi, grilled to perfection and lacquered with smoky tare.
And we’ll embrace the heartwarming simplicity of ramen, each steaming bowl a reminder of why Tokyo remains the capital of global noodle culture.
Toyosu Fish Market
The Hungry Tourist’s privileged Toyosu Market tour offers exclusive access to the restricted areas, where guests witness the inner workings of Tokyo’s iconic seafood market. Our guests explore the tuna trade, meet local vendors, and learn about Japan’s world-renowned fish trade, gaining unique insights unavailable to the public.
The Tokyo Edition
The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon embraces both the authentic history of the ancient city along with the modern skyscrapers that have recently revitalized the city’s skyline.
Designed by Kengo Kuma with the vision of Ian Schrager, all 206 guest rooms at The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon offer a breathtaking glimpse of the Tokyo skyline including views of Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay. The hotel is steps away from Tokyo’s best neighborhoods and attractions.
The Essentials
Check-in: Sunday, Nov 23, 2025
Check-out: Friday, Nov 28, 2025
First meal: Dinner on Sunday, Nov 23, 2025
Last meal: Brunch on Friday, Nov 28, 2025
Full timetable of meals and activities will be emailed to participants before ahead of the tour.
A Note on Set Menus
The menus offered during the tour are selected by The Hungry Tourist with the help of our local partners. We believe they represent the best culinary fare that Tokyo and Kyoto have to offer. Guests may order outside of these menus at their own expense.
Transportation:
Tokyo has a wonderful and efficient subway system that we take advantage of for the majority of our stay in the city; taxis may be used later in the evening.
Tour Fees
Per person, shared room: USD 9250
Single occupancy supplement: USD 1950
Price includes all food, beverages, taxes, service charges, and 5 nights of accommodation (not eligible for loyalty program points)..
Price does not include airfare, transportation in Tokyo, or any travel or medical insurance.
Extra nights before or after the tour can be booked in advance at a special rate.
Payment
A non-refundable deposit of USD 2500 per person will be charged upon reservation.
The balance must be paid no later than 60 days prior to the first day of the tour.
Payments are preferred by bank transfer. Payments with Credit Cards will incur a 4.5% supplement.
Cancellation Policy and Penalties
If cancellation is received up to 30 days before the first day of the tour, the deposit will be forfeited.
If cancellation is received up to 10 days before the first day of the tour, a penalty fee of 50% of the remaining balance will be charged. If a cancellation notice is received within 10 days of the first day of the tour or the guest is a no-show, the entirety of the remaining balance will be charged.
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Testimonials
Where do I start…
Our amazing group, the food, the city, the one and only Dudi..and his partner in crime, Tomoko, our special local Tokyo guest – this is the ONLY way to explore Tokyo… with food-driven friends and a personable, energetic, and organized tour guide. Dudi has Tokyo locked down with the best restaurants and hidden gems (not known to the public) the city has to offer! I was ready to see what Japan had to offer and I trust Dudi to lead the way. You start the trip with individuals from around the world and by the end, you are a close group of friends not wanting to leave Japan.
I’m fortunate to make friends living in every corner of the globe whom we were able to share our experiences with and an opportunity to enhance our palates in a humbling way. Dudi and Tomoko – Thank you for your dedication to what you do and for organizing everything flawlessly. We cannot wait to see you again on our next food endeavor!
Margarita and Kevin
#1: The people.
I have had the pleasure of getting to know a wonderful group of like-minded people with one purpose for this trip, which is exploring the finest of Tokyo and raising the bar for their pallets.
#2: the learning curve.
Before coming to this trip I thought of myself as a pretty knowledgeable person when it came to food, turns out I was wrong. This humbling experience gave me access to well-seasoned chefs that broaden your palettes with exquisite knowledge, there is always more to learn!
#3: I saved the best for last, David, AKA “Dudi”
The man, the myth, the legend. This man has dedicated himself to exploring, experiencing, and last but not least TASTE. He will go above and beyond to make sure your trip is unforgettable and other than his mastery and connections at getting you seats at places you wouldn’t dream of going to, he’s a pretty cool guy to hang around with.
If you haven’t done this yet with him, you are missing out
If you like the idea of treating your senses to the best the world has to offer follow your instincts and allow David and the team to take you there. They will skillfully lead you to unforgettable experiences you just hope to have the time to fully appreciate, there is so much to take in.
From the get-go David introduced us to local chefs that excel at what they do like only the Japanese know-how. The intimacy and attention to detail is second to none. The aesthetic experience is guaranteed. You will come across true masters in their field who will do nothing short of reshaping your world into a more beautiful place forever.
Just as enjoyable is getting to know the rest of the Hungry Tourist, all of which you would gladly meet again.
If you care for memories you don’t wish to forget, welcome David into your life, you will be very happy you made the time for it.
