Independence Day | Eat Your Way Through Tokyo | July 3–6, 2026

Day 0 — July 2 / Morning of July 3 (optional)

Arriving early? I'll already be in Tokyo — join me for a casual explore, completely free! If you arrive on the morning of July 3, we can start the tour early together. The official start is the welcome dinner, but let's make the most of your time!

Flying in? Share your flight details and we'll track your arrival. Taking the Shinkansen?
Let us know your ETA.

Day 1 — July 3

Welcome to Tokyo. Let's eat.

Evening: Welcome dinner — izakaya hopping & sake bar

Miharu leads the way through Tokyo's izakaya alleyways (Yokocho).
We'll try sake together — non-drinkers welcome, the food is just as good. The best way to kick off the tour, get to know each other, and feel Tokyo at night.

🍽 Dinner: Izakaya & sake bar (~¥3,000–4,000/person) (price varies depending on what you order!)

🏨Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-Roppongi or equivalent hotel

Day 2 — July 4

Old Tokyo, food craftsmanship, and neighborhood charm.

Morning: Kissaten — a classic Japanese coffee shop on the way to Asakusa

🍽 Breakfast: Kissaten (~¥800–1,500/person)

Morning: Asakusa — Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise

One of Tokyo's most iconic temples.

Morning: Food sample (sampuru 食品サンプル) making workshop

Make your own hyper-realistic Japanese food samples — the kind you see displayed outside restaurants. Uniquely Tokyo, incredibly fun.

🍽 Lunch: Tsukishima Monja Street — cook your own monja at the table (~¥2,000–3,000/person)

Tokyo's own style of tabletop cooking — messier and more fun than okonomiyaki. You cook it yourself on the iron griddle. Miharu walks you through ordering in Japanese.

Afternoon: Nezu Shrine

One of Tokyo's oldest shrines. Unhurried, peaceful, completely charming. Wander through the famous tunnel of vermilion torii gates tucked behind the shrine grounds.

Late afternoon: Yanaka Ginza tabearuki (食べ歩き) — snacks on us

Graze through one of Tokyo's last old-town shopping streets as the sun goes down.
Miharu picks what to try at each stall.

🍽 Dinner: TBD (~¥2,000–3,000/person)

🏨Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-Roppongi or equivalent hotel

Day 3 — July 5

Markets, seafood, gardens, and the best farewell dinner you've ever had.

🍽 Breakfast: Tsukiji outer market — graze as you go (~¥1,000–2,000/person)

The most vibrant food market in Tokyo. We graze the outer market — fresh seafood, tamagoyaki, street snacks. Come hungry.

🍽 Lunch: Sushi counter (~¥3,000–4,000/person)

Afternoon: Hama-rikyu Gardens (浜離宮恩賜庭園) — matcha

One of Tokyo's most beautiful traditional gardens, right on the water. We'll slow down and enjoy matcha here — the perfect afternoon pause.

Afternoon: Depachika in Ginza — premium Japanese fruit & food hall

Miharu walks you through the basement food halls of one of Ginza's department stores. Discover premium Japanese fruit, incredible prepared foods, and the perfect things to bring home!

🍽 Dinner: Robatayaki (~¥3,000–4,000/person)

Interactive grilling around the counter — skewers handed to you on long wooden paddles, warm atmosphere, the perfect last dinner together.

🏨Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-Roppongi or equivalent hotel

Day 4 — July 6

A peaceful send-off.

Morning: Meiji Shrine (明治神宮)

A peaceful forested walk to close out the tour. One of Tokyo's most serene and spiritually significant sites — the perfect contrast to the energy of the past few days.

On the way: Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Walk the world's most famous intersection.

Check out (before 11 am) & farewell

Heading home? We'll help you get to the airport smoothly.
Staying longer in Japan? Let us know — we can help you plan what's next.

What's included in the tour price

• 3 nights accommodation at a 3-star hotel in Tokyo (check-in from 3 pm, July 3)

• Tabearuki snacks at Yanaka Ginza

• Food sample (sampuru) making workshop

• Suica card

• Miharu with you the entire tour

• Japanese ordering guidance at every meal stop

• Restaurant selection — every spot personally chosen, no tourist traps

• Flight & hotel booking assistance before/after the tour
  
  What's not included

• Flights (not included — flexible for your schedule)

• Sit-down meals (you pay your own bill — Miharu picks the place and helps you order)

• Drinks

• Train fee (IC card is provided, but not the fee)

• Travel insurance

  
  Meal budget guide

Miharu makes sure you always know what you're ordering and what it costs before you order. All restaurants are $$ range on Google Maps unless noted (~¥2,000–3,000 per meal without drink, ~$13–20).
Sushi counter, robatayaki, and izakaya nights may be slightly higher (~¥3,000–4,000).


Photos shown are selected from our previous similar tours and are for illustrative purposes only. The itinerary order may change depending on traffic conditions and reservation availability.

Pricing
All prices per person

• Double $599/person

• Single $749/person
  

Booking & Deposit
A $150 deposit per person is required to secure your spot.
Sign-up & final payment deadline: June 25, 2026 (Japan Time)
Missed the booking deadline? If spaces are still available, we may be able to accommodate your reservation. Please contact us via Instagram, Facebook, email, or other channels for inquiries.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancel by June 25, 2026 — Full refund, no cancellation fee

• Cancel by June 28, 2026 — 50% refund

• Cancel after June 28, 2026 — No refund
  

In case of documented illness, accidents, or urgent military orders after the cancellation deadline, we are unable to offer a cash refund.
However, we will apply the equivalent amount as a discount toward a future Japan Planned tour while you are stationed in Japan.

The classics — things you'll love

• Monjayaki — Tokyo's iconic tabletop cooking, you make it yourself

• Fresh sushi & sashimi — straight from Tsukiji

• Yakitori (焼き鳥) — grilled skewers over charcoal

• Izakaya small plates — everyday Japanese bar snacks

• Tamagoyaki — Japanese rolled omelette

• Ichigo Daifuku — strawberry mochi

• Tonkatsu — crispy pork cutlet

• Savory mochi

• Wagashi — traditional Japanese sweets

• Fresh Sushi

• Minced meat cutlet

For the brave — if available

• 🐴 Horse meat sashimi

• 🐡 Fugu — puffer fish

• 🐳 Whale meat

• 🥒 Namako — sea cucumber

• 🪼 Kurage — jellyfish

• 🍶 Shirako — cod sperm sac (creamy, considered a delicacy)

• 🫀 Motsu — beef/pork offal

How many can you try?

Hello, I’m Miharu.

I was born and raised in Kyoto, and tourism and hospitality have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in Japan’s service industry — including with ANA (All Nippon Airways) — where I developed a deep appreciation for thoughtful travel experiences and caring for guests from around the world.

Over the years, I’ve planned more than 100 custom trips for travelers visiting Japan and have personally led multiple small-group tours. I also hold Japan’s national certification in domestic tourism, which allows me to design experiences that go beyond the surface — connecting guests with the culture, history, and everyday life that make Japan so special.

What I love most about guiding is seeing Japan through my guests’ eyes — sharing places that are meaningful to me, introducing regional foods and traditions, and helping travelers feel comfortable and confident throughout their journey.

My goal is simple: I want you to experience Japan not just as a visitor, but with the insight and care of traveling alongside a local friend.

If you’re considering joining this tour, I would love to meet you and answer your questions. Please feel free to schedule a call with me anytime.