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COURSE MENUMiavato
Iwate Prefecture’s famous beef takes center stage at this Tokyo cafe-turned-meat bistro, alongside other regional specialties and favorites from all around the world — including zucchini bread and charcoal-roasted coffee.
COURSE MENUPOZ Dining
POZ Dining is famously particular about its ingredients: going through more than 100 local Kannai farms in the process of choosing its vegetables, it also only uses seafood exclusively from Hokkaido, as well as grass-fed pasture-raised beef.
COURSE MENUSushi Gami
With 35 years of experience in sushi restaurants and luxury hotels all over Tokyo, Chef Takashi Sakagami’s skills are razor-sharp. Every morning, he purchases seafood fresh from Toyosu Market to make into wildly inventive dishes.
COURSE MENUWami Daisuke
Located in a residential area of Tokyo’s Shirokane district, this Kyoto-style ryotei offers a highly intimate dining experience almost like a supper club, and is frequented by some of Japan’s most famous celebrities.
COURSE MENUYakitori Kita
By sourcing multiple breeds of chicken from farms all over Japan, Chef Yosuke Nakamura is able to prepare traditional yakitori skewers and inventive a la carte dishes that best suit each bird’s specific flavor and texture.
COURSE MENUToshima Manryo Ichigetsuan
Enjoy traditionally-prepared unagi dishes in this Odawara restaurant, housed in a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. Toshima Manryo Ichigetsuan uses exclusively blue-backed “ao-unagi” eels, said to account for only 10 percent of mature eels.
COURSE MENUModern Chinese Ryo
Indulge in luxurious Japanese-Chinese fusion dishes from the mind of chef Ryo Someya. Decadent dishes like black truffle fried rice risotto with Ezo abalone and Kesennuma blue shark fin are accompanied by a huge selection of vintage Shaoxing wine.
SEAT RESERVATIONKissho Kichijoji
Delight in innovative and creative Japanese cuisine, featuring seasonal ingredients and traditional culinary techniques showcased in exceptional shabu-shabu and sukiyaki dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyo-Suiran
Embark on a culinary journey that intertwines cultural heritage, creative cuisine, and the beauty of nature in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Traditional Kyoto cuisine and French gastronomy combine for an unforgettable dining experience.
COURSE MENUGinza Konoha
Even being named one of Japan’s three great wagyu isn’t enough to pass muster at this Ginza kaiseki restaurant. Konoha uses only “maiden beef” in its kaiseki course menus, sourced from young Omi beef cattle that have not yet born calves.
SEAT RESERVATIONUkihashi (Hotel Granvia Osaka)
Inspired by the Japanese literary classic the Tale of Genji, the Hotel Granvia Osaka’s Ukihashi provides an unforgettable dining experience with seasonal ingredients and beautiful decor.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Okurano
Recommended by the Michelin Guide, Kitashinchi Okurano brings kaiseki cuisine to life by merging tradition with playfulness. Learn precisely what the philosophy of “wakei seijaku” means while experiencing culinary excellence in Osaka's heart.
SEAT RESERVATIONBar Agiyao
Sip French white wines and savor seafood at Bar Agiyao in Kyoto, a small izakaya with a big heart for Kyoto's food culture. Anticipate sophisticated ambience, 18 wine varieties, and a menu blending French and Spanish cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ishiguro
Watch chef Toshiaki Ishiguro craft traditional Edomae-style nigiri before your eyes. Find out why Nagoya sushi enthusiasts swear by this restaurant just 3 minutes from Nagoya Station — but make sure to reserve your spot early.
SEAT RESERVATIONAbura Hitotsuki
Savor tempura perfection — sometimes with your hands — at Abura Hitotsuki, Hakata's intimate tempura hideaway, where Chef Nakatani crafts light, airy delicacies.
COURSE MENUMarudori Ruisuke
Marudori Ruisuke is named for its signature dish, a whole Daisen chicken deep-fried after 11 hours of marinating in the house’s special sauce. Friendly staff and a lively atmosphere draw a large crowd of regulars.
COURSE MENUMotsuyaki Captain
Taking particular pride in the freshness of the pork offal in their restaurant, this Nishi-Shinjuku motsuyaki restaurant serves up offal sashimi and other hard-to-find meats, like cartilage.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Sho (Hotel Zagakukan)
Professionalism and depth exude from the elegant courses offered at this Hakone sushi restaurant, belying its reasonably-priced menus. Convenient accommodations nearby add to Sho’s appeal.
SEAT RESERVATIONRokujo Kawarain San
Storytelling, tradition, and artistry underpin meals at Rokujo Kawarain San, a top-tier kaiseki venue with reasonable prices and seasonal menus.
SEAT RESERVATIONUnagi Komagata Maekawa Marunouchi Branch
Located in the Shin-Marunouchi Building, Maekawa’s unagi is a delicacy that has been passed down for generations. The pairing of Spanish wine and sweet sauce-glazed unagi makes for a combination found in no other restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONShirayuki
One of Fukuoka’s most celebrated kappo restaurants, Shirayuki’s chef is dedicated to helping guests discover the beauty of Kyushu seafood by through seasonal fish dishes. Sake and wine pairings are abundant.
SEAT RESERVATIONYugyoan Tankuma Kitamise (Hotel New Grand Yokohama)
Located inside the Hotel New Grand Yokohama, famed Kyoto restaurant Yugyoan brings its brand of Kyoto-style cuisine to Kanto. Here, guests can enjoy both sushi and kappo-style cuisine that’s a treat for both the eyes and taste buds.
SEAT RESERVATIONAzabu Amishiro
Kyoto-style home-cooking comes to fashionable Azabu-Juban. Daily-changing menus feature seasonal vegetables, as well as meat and fish grilled over kishu-binchotan charcoal. Enjoy your meal with your pick from a wide range of sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Nihonbashi Seamon
Located in Nihonbashi, Sushi Nihonbashi Seamon is an Edomae sushi restaurant offering omakase Edomae-style sushi course menus. It has recently made waves by being one of the rare sushi restaurants to offer sushi and wine pairings.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Mikami
Sushi is elevated to another level here at Sushi Mikami. Guests take their seats at the counter to observe sushi chefs craft nigiri with a blend of three types of rice, paired with seafood sourced both from Hokkaido and all over Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Urayama Honten
Visit the original location of Sushi Urayama and taste their creative handcrafted sushi dishes that mainly use ingredients from the Hokuriku region.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Nanba
Tradition at its finest. Secreted within Kyoto’s traditional district, Gion Nanba offers Michelin-quality kaiseki courses, featuring the best quality produce from all over Japan.
COURSE MENUMotsuyaki Captain Yoyogi
Hobo Shinjuku Norengai’s resident motsuyaki specialist, this Yoyogi restaurant takes particular pride in the freshness of the pork offal in their restaurant, to the point where it confidently serves it up sashimi-style.
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