Daikoku in Kawagoe is promoting a ¥12,100 experience centered on freshly prepared domestic eel, now available to book through Airbnb Experiences.
The private tour takes place at Unagi Washoku Daikoku Kawagoe Kashiya Yokocho, with the renewed program and new pricing available from September 1, 2026. Optional additions include an English guide, fresh wasabi preparation, and a three-glass sake pairing.
The experience includes a base fee of ¥12,100 per person, an English guide for ¥11,000 per group, a fresh wasabi grating activity for ¥3,000 per group, and a three-glass sake pairing for ¥3,500 per person. The main meal is a freshly prepared domestic eel rice box.
About the Kawagoe Eel Experience
Tour venue
The experience is held at Unagi Washoku Daikoku Kawagoe Kashiya Yokocho. The base tour costs ¥12,100 per person, tax included.
Meet the eel artisan
The Kawagoe shop is led by an artisan with about 40 years of experience. The base experience is ¥12,100 per person, tax included.
Charcoal grilling demonstration
Domestic eel is grilled over Kishyu and Tosa binchotan charcoal as part of the ¥12,100 per-person experience, tax included.
Fresh wasabi activity
Guests can grate fresh wasabi themselves as an optional activity for ¥3,000 per group, tax included.
Three sake selections
A three-glass sake pairing is available for ¥3,500 per person, tax included.
Freshly prepared eel rice box
The tour ends with a domestic eel rice box prepared after ordering. It is included in the ¥12,100 base experience, tax included.
Guests can watch the eel being prepared after ordering, including filleting, steaming, careful bone removal, and charcoal grilling. The meal also offers a closer look at traditional preparation methods and the flavors of freshly grilled eel, including plain grilled eel served without sauce.
Highlights
- Base tour price: ¥12,100 per person, tax included.
- English guide option: ¥11,000 per group, tax included.
- Fresh wasabi grating activity: ¥3,000 per group, tax included.
- Three-glass sake pairing: ¥3,500 per person, tax included.
- Domestic eel is grilled over Kishyu and Tosa binchotan charcoal.
- The meal concludes with a freshly prepared domestic eel rice box served with Daikoku’s house sauce.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Private Eel Experience in a Space Where Guests Can Feel the Artisan’s Craft |
| Menu / items | Freshly prepared domestic eel rice box; plain grilled eel; fresh wasabi grating activity; three-glass sake pairing |
| Period | From September 1, 2026 |
| Release date | September 1, 2026 (renewed tour and pricing) |
| Location | Kawagoe, Saitama |
| Stores | Unagi Washoku Daikoku Kawagoe Kashiya Yokocho |
| Address | Kawagoe, Saitama |
| Price | Base fee: ¥12,100 per person (tax included); English guide: +¥11,000 per group (tax included); fresh wasabi grating activity: +¥3,000 per group (tax included); three-glass sake pairing: +¥3,500 per person (tax included) |
| Official website | Airbnb Experiences |
Before you buy
- When can I book the Kawagoe eel experience?
- The renewed tour and pricing are available from September 1, 2026. Reservations are accepted through Airbnb Experiences.
- How much is the Daikoku eel experience?
- The base fee is ¥12,100 per person, tax included. Optional charges apply for the English guide, fresh wasabi activity, and sake pairing.
- Where does the eel experience take place?
- It takes place at Unagi Washoku Daikoku Kawagoe Kashiya Yokocho in Kawagoe, Saitama.
