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SEAT RESERVATIONA Canto
After working in the kitchens of some of the most lauded restaurants in Italy, chef Murata Takashi makes a Michelin-starred debut in Japan with an Italian-leaning menu that makes use of local ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONFushimimachi Kakoiyama
Ezomae, not Edomae — the warm, welcoming space of Sushi Kai brings Hokkaido’s sushi to the forefront of its venue, crafted by an English-fluent sushi master.
SEAT RESERVATIONKonoha
Close to Osaka Castle, this Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant puts tempura at the front of its traditional course.
SEAT RESERVATIONPresqu'ile
France and Japan are worlds apart, but Chef Sasaki Yoji of the Michelin-starred Presqu'ile finds inspiration in both the dynamic spirit of Lyon and in the minimalist beauty of haiku.
SEAT RESERVATIONL’enfant qui reve
Michelin-starred French cuisine in the heart of Moerenuma Park’s glass pyramid. “The child who dreams” makes heavy use of ingredients from all over Hokkaido and boasts over 80 vintage wines in its cellar.
SEAT RESERVATIONKushin Garando
The one-star Michelin restaurant showcases exciting Chinese flavors using premium Japanese ingredients as the medium and beckons diners to come in with a healthy appetite.
SEAT RESERVATIONTenjaku
Every kaiseki meal at the Michelin-starred Tenjaku ends with tempura, Chef Nishioka Ryo’s way of showing respect to his grandfather. Each dish is served on beautiful porcelain fired at local kyoto kilns.
SEAT RESERVATIONMashiro
Chef Koshimo Hiroyuki continues his legacy of excellence at his third Michelin-starred restaurant in Kyoto, where he creates course after course of what he calls genre-less cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONKashiwaya Kitashinchi
The sister branch of the Michelin-starred restaurant breaks the conventional and allows you to witness the preparation of kaiseki up close and personal.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyoriya Inaya
Artisan salt, quality bonito, and regional ingredients form the backbone of this traditional Japanese restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONLe Pont De Ciel
The Michelin-starred restaurant reaches new heights of refinement in its newly transformed modern French sanctuary.
SEAT RESERVATIONAnpeiji
Ampeiji Masashi crafts exquisite cuisine with fresh vegetables from his father’s garden.
SEAT RESERVATIONYugen
Simply indescribable. Chef Mifune Keisuke earns his second Michelin star at his Osaka restaurant with subtle changes to kaiseki staples that are distinct and yet unable to be put into words.
SEAT RESERVATIONJuu-go
With a Michelin Green Star, soba joint Juu-go is a lesson on sustainability: owner Akiya Ishibashi plants the buckwheat berries, harvests the grain and transforms any scraps into compost for his farm.
SEAT RESERVATIONLa Terrasse Irisee
Behind its wooden door, is a romantic French dining experience in Nara over looking the water, will satisfy guests who desire savoring carefully selected French and local ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kawashima
In a region well known for being distant from the sea, Nara’s Sushi Kawashima takes creative liberties that cut a stark but celebrated line in the world of fine dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONDa Terra
After renovating part of his family’s century-old house into a dining room, Chef Nakai invites guests to sample some of the 100 vegetables from his family farm in his signature Michelin-starred omakase course.
SEAT RESERVATIONNara Nikon
With a practice informed by old masters, Chef Shimizu Shojiro earned two Michelin Stars by demonstrating that there is still space to play in the world of traditional Japanese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONKaiseki Morimoto
In a sleepy town where Japan’s first emperor ascended the throne, a Michelin-starred chef remains rooted in simplicity and sincerity.
SEAT RESERVATIONLega’
Sugawara Shuga's love for Italian food and his home country radiates through this stalwart restaurant in Katsuragi, which received a coveted Michelin star in 2024.
SEAT RESERVATIONInada
Three generations of the Inada family have guided the restaurant through changing times and an eventual path to Michelin status.
SEAT RESERVATIONAji No Kaze Nishimura
A Michelin-starred gem in ancient Sakurai, Nishimura Norihosa’s traditional cuisine is a masterclass in subtlety: intentional, sincere and pristine.
SEAT RESERVATIONAji no Tabibito Roman
The stunningly beautiful and seasonal dishes of kaiseki intersect with the owner’s deep respect for home cooking in this Michelin-starred locale brimming with a menu that evolves monthly.
SEAT RESERVATIONKoikiryori Aji Manso
Some restaurants stand against the test of time — Koikiryori Aji Manso thrives with it, so head here for a historic meal led by one of Japan’s most acclaimed chefs.
SEAT RESERVATIONGokan Uogin
A dynamic, multisensory traditional Japanese cuisine dedicated to celebrating one exquisite ingredient: rice — glossy, plump, and mildly sweet, cooked under high pressure in custom-made ceramic pots.
SEAT RESERVATIONWa Yamamura
Seasonal dishes birthed from kindness and care — such is the lovingly vibrant Japanese cuisine at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Nara.
SEAT RESERVATIONMusoan
The sun-drenched, Michelin-beloved Musoan in Nara Park celebrates traditional Japanese cooking as it should be: produce-led, rich and traditional.
SEAT RESERVATIONMatsuki
In the corner of the idyllic Naramachi and within a heritage townhouse, Matsumuro Katsuya’s love for the dainty flows from his kaiseki menu, choice of crockery to effervescent hospitality.
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