A short train ride to the west of the glittering district of Shinjuku, you'll find Nakano, a laidback pop culture hub popular among anime fans.

While many flock to Nakano in search of collectible goods in the neon-lit Nakano Broadway shopping district, the area is also home to an understated gourmet scene.

Surrounding the shopping district, you'll find alleyways and side streets packed with izakaya restaurants and cozy bars where Tokyoites enjoy authentic comfort foods. This custom food tour of the area invites you to discover these hidden gourmet pockets in Nakano.

Guiding you on this gastronomic adventure is a local host, a sushi chef and a food photographer whose love for Japanese food culture is contagious. He has dedicated himself to unveiling the hidden culinary delights of Tokyo through thoughtfully designed tours.

This particular tour, with its three stops at local restaurants, promises a diverse and delectable journey through the flavors of Nakano.

Your first stop will be an izakaya serving Japanese fusion foods with three kinds of Japanese sake. Sip on Japan's national drink paired with light bites as you get to know each other and learn more about your host and the area.

Your second stop will be an izakaya, where you can try three types of tempura (battered, deep-fried ingredients), a crispy Japanese classic, with a drink. Finally, you'll wrap the evening with grilled, melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef with side dishes at a Japanese barbeque restaurant.

This evening tour is a fantastic celebration of what makes Nakano such a vibrant foodie district.