Day 1 — Arrival in Tokyo

Settle into Tokyo and start light.

1. Arrival & Transfer: Land at HND/NRT and transfer to NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO.

2. Neighborhood Walk: Explore Akihabara side streets or nearby Kanda for casual eateries.

3. Dinner: Start with an easy bowl of ramen or yakitori to adjust to Japan time.

Day 2 — Markets & Sushi Foundations

Begin with Tokyo’s classic seafood circuit.

1. Tsukiji Outer Market: Taste tamagoyaki, fresh tuna, and street snacks.

2. Sushi Experience: Join a private or small-group sushi-making class with a chef.

3. Depachika Stop: Visit a Ginza or Nihonbashi department-store food hall for sweets and bento.

4. Dinner: Concierge-booked sushi counter at a sensible level (not tourist conveyor).

Day 3 — Tokyo Izakaya Night

Mix sightseeing with comfort food.

1. Asakusa Morning: Walk Nakamise Street and try traditional snacks.

2. Cafe/Tea Break: Coffee in Kuramae or a modern tea bar.

3. Guided Food Tour: Evening izakaya/standing-bar tour in Ueno, Kanda, or Shinjuku.

4. Late Bite: Optional convenience-store tasting (onigiri, karaage, seasonal drinks).

Day 4 — Ramen, Tools, and Modern Dining

Elevate the Tokyo food focus before moving on.

1. Specialty Coffee & Pastry: Start in Nihonbashi, Shibuya, or Akihabara.

2. Michelin-Listed Ramen: Queue or prebook for a ramen shop with concierge recommendation.

3. Kappabashi Kitchen Street: Browse knives, ceramics, and bento tools.

4. Dinner: Contemporary Japanese or washoku-fusion restaurant to contrast street eats.

Day 5 — Tokyo → Osaka Street-Food Capital

Shift from refined to bold.

1. Shinkansen Transfer: Tokyo to Osaka, 2.5 hours, lunch bento on board.

2. Check-In: voco Osaka Central (IHG) near Nakanoshima/Shinsaibashi.

3. Orientation Walk: Head to Dotonbori and Namba, note the main food alleys.

4. Dinner: Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu with local guidance.

Day 6 — Market Deep Dive & Osaka Nights

Focus on Osaka’s core flavors.

1. Kuromon Market: Morning tasting of wagyu skewers, seafood, and fruit.

2. Riverfront Break: Cafe or light lunch near Nakanoshima.

3. Shopping Stroll: Shinsaibashi or Amerikamura for snacks and gifts.

4. Dinner: Izakaya hopping or tempura/teppan spot chosen by concierge.

Day 7 — Last Bites & Departure

Close the loop with easy, local food.

1. Kissaten Breakfast: Thick toast, egg, and blend coffee.

2. Final Depachika/Station Buy: Pick up omiyage, sweets, or instant ramen to take home.

3. Transfer: Depart from KIX or return to Tokyo depending on flights.