Tokyo's Taste of Home: A Private Dining Experience

Tokyo's Taste of Home: A Private Dining Experience

from $297.00

Step away from the neon lights and into the quiet warmth of a Tokyo home. This intimate evening invites you to dine with a local and their family—an experience reserved for the curious few. As laughter bubbles over home-cooked dishes, you’ll share stories, ask questions, and feel the soft rhythm of everyday life in Japan.

You’ll also be gently introduced to a cherished local art—perhaps calligraphy, wagashi making, or the careful folding of origami—taught not by a professional, but by someone who learned it as part of life. This is not just a meal. It’s a moment of connection, comfort, and culture—where Japan opens its heart, just for you.

It’s not a fancy experience. It’s real. And in its simplicity lies the rarest luxury of all: true connection.

Number of participants:

2 3 4 5

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Tour Summary

⚲ Location: In a cozy home in Tokyo or its surrounding areas.

↻ Duration: ~3-4 hours

⇒ Meeting Time: 5 pm

⌕ Meeting Location: Your hotel lobby. The guide will contact you to confirm the exact location.

⇐ Drop-off Time: 8-9 pm

⌕ Drop-off Location: Your host will accompany you to the station and ensure you’re on the right path home.

⚐ Language: English

Note: No other tourists will be joining your tour, making it an exclusive and personalized experience.

Tour Details

Just like being invited to a friend’s home for dinner, your host will pick you up from your hotel, stop by the local market to grab some groceries, and accompany you to their home, where a few family members will be joining. Together, they’ll prepare a home-cooked meal and share a warm, casual dinner with you—filled with laughter, stories, and relaxed conversation. After the meal, you'll take part in a traditional Japanese art activity together, adding an intimate cultural layer to the evening.

✔ Dedicated local family’s time (for 3 hours), along with their personal expenses.
✔ Food Expenses: All food and drink costs are fully included.
✔ Stovenirs: A unique souvenir for each guest on the tour (see section below).
✔ Personal Support: If customers who book contact us with any questions about their Japan experience, we will respond promptly.
✖ Transportation Costs: Participants handle their own transportation costs (public or private).
Note: For those who booked the 'Luxury Wand' asset, everything mentioned above is fully covered, including private transportation.
More about the 'Luxury Wand' here.
Stovenirs = Souvenirs + Stories.
贈り物の背後には、心のこもった物語が広がっています。
(Okurimono no haigo ni wa, kokoro no komotta monogatari ga hirogatteimasu.)
Translation: "Behind every gift, there is an heartfelt story unfolding."
For direct bookings made through our website, every guest will receive a special "stovenir" during the tour—a thoughtfully chosen souvenir accompanied by a captivating story about Japan, shared by your guide.
These stovenirs are designed to enrich your experience, making your tour not just memorable but deeply meaningful.
- For cancellations made more than 15 days before the tour date, a 80% refund will be issued. Please note that due to the time and effort spent on assigning the dedicated guide and personalizing the itineraries to suit your interests, cancellations within this period still reflect the preparation invested in crafting a unique and tailored experience.
- For cancellations made 2 to 14 days before the tour date, a 50% refund will be issued.
- Cancellations made less than 2 days before the tour date or no-shows without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund.
1. Confirmation Email: You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of booking.
2. Personalized Contact: Your host will reach out to you three times (via email or Whatsapp):
a… 2-4 weeks before your experience.
b… again the day before your experience with them.
c… and finally at the meeting point on the day of the experience.
3. Support: We will follow up with you to ensure everything is going smoothly and offer support if any issues arise.
We believe we are redefining the private tour experience. Your experience exploring Japan will be unforgettable — and if you're not completely satisfied, we will make it right, guaranteed.