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SEAT RESERVATIONEbitei Bekkan
Just west of Toyama Castle is this former two Michelin-starred restaurant, which showcases the finest seafood, wine and sake of the Hokuriku region through simple dishes in traditional kaiseki style.
SEAT RESERVATIONChisou Nishi Kenichi
With seafood so fresh it convinced its head chef to move his restaurant from Hiroshima to Shizuoka, this destination restaurant’s culinary philosophy is a beautiful mix of French harmony and Japanese minimalism.
SEAT RESERVATIONElezo Esprit
The Japan Times’ Destination Restaurant of the Year 2024, this Toyokoro restaurant focuses on incredibly fresh Yezo venison, fowl and pork either from its own farm or provided by local hunters.
SEAT RESERVATIONVentinove
Set on the grounds of a brewery, this destination restaurant uses extremely fresh Gunma ingredients to make traditional Italian fare like bone-in Akagi wagyu bistecca steak, paired with sake from the brewery itself.
SEAT RESERVATIONCa'enne
The bounties of the Japanese Alps are on full display at this Italian restaurant in the Yatsugatake Mountains, where locally hunted game is fired over a blazing wood-fired stove, then served with foraged herbs and vegetables.
SEAT RESERVATIONTresonnier (River Retreat Garaku)
Wild mountain vegetables and hunted game from the Japanese Alps feature heavily in this French restaurant’s menus. Headed by a chef formerly from the legendary L’evo, Tresonnier highlights the “seasonal treasures” of Toyama.
SEAT RESERVATIONWagyu Hiyama
A sister establishment to the titan Sukiyaki Kappo Hiyama, the ultra-exclusive, posh Wagyu Hiyama only allows six guests a day to savor their ultra-exclusive wagyu.
SEAT RESERVATIONMasazushi Honten
As the pioneering force behind Otaru Sushiya Street, this iconic establishment has been a cornerstone of Hokkaido's seafood culture, embodying a rich family legacy that spans generations.
SEAT RESERVATIONNishizuka
Venture outside Otaru’s core for culinary artistry at Nishizuka, where father-and-son chefs create stunning kaiseki menus featuring the freshest seafood harvested from the Sea of Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONKozushi
Kozushi is an Otaru shop off the main sushi strip that offers a taste of local life and incredible sushi. The owner promises to make sure everything is delicious, making this family-run institution an easy choice for sushi and sashimi lovers.
SEAT RESERVATIONBang Bang
One of Niseko Hirafu ski resorts’ first Japanese izakaya, Bang Bang offers yakitori and fresh and seasonal Hokkaido seafood and vegetables in an intimate, mountain hut-style venue at the bottom of the slopes.
SEAT RESERVATIONIpponsugi Kawashima
A former Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in a Tangible Cultural Property on the Noto Peninsula, Kawashima’s golden dashi is made so skilfully, it’s said to rival that of the masters in Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONOrchestra
Chef Ogawa’s years of experience abroad and as a private chef have informed his nuanced approach to Italian cuisine that capitalizes on the quality of Japan’s best products.
COURSE MENUGinza Hakobune Daiginjyo IRORI
Charcoal-grilled Hokuriku foodstuffs in private rooms warmed by traditional irori sunken hearths — the stellar restaurant in Ginza never settles for mediocrity nor shortage of technical prowess.
SEAT RESERVATIONSomoza
Nested in a redesigned traditional kominka house atop a cliff with seasonal forest views, Somoza delivers high-end Hokkaido dining in spades using French techniques.
SEAT RESERVATIONJfree
Freedom is expressed through playful yet refined French dishes that create a dialogue between many schools of gastronomy in Jinnai Tsubasa’s MIchelin-selected Jfree.
SEAT RESERVATIONDepTH Brianza
In the wake of international success, Chef Okuno’s creative stage acts as an outlet for surprising, innovative Italian courses that highlight local producers in his Michelin-selected namesake.
COURSE MENUHokkaido Chimney Ginza
Far-flung ingredients from Hokkaido and beautifully conceived food come together at Hokkaido Chimney Ginza, a high-luxe powerhouse that feels as cozy as it is cosmopolitan.
COURSE MENUPresident Chibo OM Hotel Nikko
All across the teppan grills of this okonomiyaki restaurant in the basement of the OM Hotel Nikko Osaka, premium ingredients like wagyu beef, spiny lobster and Hokkaido scallops take a Kansai favorite to the next level.
SEAT RESERVATIONAjidokoro Takasaki
One of Kanazawa’s most storied seafood establishments, this restaurant near the Kenroku-en Gardens and Nagamachi Samurai District has been delighting locals with seafood and sake since 1971.
SEAT RESERVATIONShirokane Shin
Natural wines, game meat and a commitment to meeting guests at their level break the omakase Japanese rule and puts guests in the driver’s seat in this Michelin-featured restaurant by Shirokane Tanakawa Station.
SEAT RESERVATIONNebuka
Michelin-recognized and founded by a wine bar owner, Nebuka presents a case study of human connection, personal flavors of game meat and fresh vegetables, and Franco-Japanese sensibility.
SEAT RESERVATIONJoujouka
The foundations of French cuisine are celebrated at Joujouka, a Michelin-guide restaurant near Tokyo Tower that has gone mostly unsung since its opening, despite receiving high critical reviews.
SEAT RESERVATIONHiyoko Sushi
There is nothing fussy at this family-run sushi establishment. What it lacks in palatial appearance, it makes up with some of the best bang-for-your-buck omakase sushi in Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Iwa
The ultra-fatty kamatoro sushi takes center stage at this media-sensation sushi joint, prepared by the very chef Steve Jobs once hailed for serving the “best sushi he’s ever eaten.”
COURSE MENUFORTUNE GARDEN KYOTO
Arch-shaped entrance, round windowpanes and a lush bamboo grove define this French-accented bistro in central Kyoto, housed in a 1927 building designed by the “Father of Kansai Architecture.”
SEAT RESERVATIONNijo Yamagishi
Michelin-starred chef Yamagishi Takahiro of Tominokoji Yamagishi breathes new life into a 140-year-old townhouse in Kyoto to serve the hotpot-driven multicourse meal — the “nabe kaiseki.”
SEAT RESERVATIONKurumaya Bekkan
This family-friendly restaurant in Shinjuku is a brilliant introduction to a melting pot of Japanese cuisine: teppanyaki, sukiyaki, hotpot and multicourse, all under one roof.
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