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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 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 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONOkada
A lesson in perseverance that prevails: a Michelin-starred chef spent 16 years honing his skills at an esteemed store in Osaka before opening his own counter-style kappo in 2019, right by the banks of Sarusawa Pond.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Sanshin
Owner-chef Yoshitaka Ishibuchi adheres to traditional Edomae techniques and specially-grown rice to craft delectable sushi suiting modern palates, earning Sushi Sanshin one Michelin Star.
SEAT RESERVATIONIdeal Bistro
Impeccable culinary fare from chef Yamasaki and seasonal floral arrangements by his wife combine for an unmatched dining experience at this Michelin-starred French restaurant in Nara.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Yuden
With one Michelin Star and a devoted clientele, Sushi Yuden is a purveyor of warm hospitality and exquisite Edomae sushi made from fresh seasonal seafood personally picked by owner-chef Nishimura Yuya.
SEAT RESERVATIONHigashichaya Nakamura
Named after a famous geisha district, Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant Higashichaya Nakamura is a testament to the owner-chef’s devotion to his hometown Kanazawa, from fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients to tableware.
SEAT RESERVATIONKamimura
When Michelin-starred Kamimura Yuichi commits, he goes all in. His French high diner has been high on the list among food critics and out-of-town travelers for its genre-blurring degustation menu.
SEAT RESERVATIONIl Centrino
Northern Italy flavors augmented by the Michelin-lauded chef’s creative take — Il Centrino embarks diners on a journey across The Peninsula in a wine-friendly degustation.
SEAT RESERVATIONP Greco
The first Italian restaurant in Osaka to receive a Michelin star is named after the infinite mathematical constant “pi,” symbolizing its boundless culinary pursuit.
SEAT RESERVATIONNent
Find respite from Osaka city life at Nent in Umeda. This Michelin-starred French restaurant constantly pushes the boundaries of tradition through delectable dishes and Japanese ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Yamada
It’s a new frontier in traditional Osaka cuisine crested by the Michelin-starred Oryori Yamada, led by a third-generation chef who does not fear change.
SEAT RESERVATIONMaison Tateru Yoshino
With a menu that pulls contemporary French classics and one of the strongest services in Osaka, it’s no surprise that Yoshino Tateru’s impeccable venue has maintained its Michelin streak since 2018.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Fujii
From the bounty-blessed region of Toyama, traditional Japanese dishes come together at Oryori Fujii, where the owner almost exclusively uses ingredients from his hometown.
SEAT RESERVATIONKohaku
Chef Koizumi Koji is the youngest chef in Japan to hold three Michelin stars. At his Kagurazaka restaurant Kohaku, he uses unorthodox combinations of ingredients not usually found in traditional kaiseki to phenomenal effect.
SEAT RESERVATIONKagurazaka Ishikawa
Chef Ishikawa Hideki may be the owner of several Michelin-starred restaurants, but his first independent kaiseki restaurant, the three-Michelin-starred Kagurazaka Ishikawa, will always remain foremost in his heart.
SEAT RESERVATIONLes Saisons
Decadence and elegance are in equal measure at the Imperial Hotel’s fantastic French bistro.
SEAT RESERVATIONMoliere
Using classic French technique, Chef Nakamichi Hiroshi uses Hokkaido’s rustic flavors like Tokachi wagyu beef and Yezo venison to paint a luscious culinary picture of the region’s bounties.
SEAT RESERVATIONKashiwaya Osaka Senriyama
Few kaiseki restaurants can claim three Michelin stars, but this Osaka institution is one of them.
SEAT RESERVATIONHigashiyama Yoshihisa
Eclectic doesn't begin to describe the ever-changing menu at this Kyoto kaiseki, where the menu jetsets around the globe.
SEAT RESERVATIONKikunoi Honten
There’s simply nowhere with the history, tradition, and quality of this three Michelin-starred palace of Kyoto fine dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kanesaka
This Ginza sushi restaurant's hyperfixation on detail has earned it a regular feature in the Michelin Guide.
SEAT RESERVATIONIshibashi (Bunkyo)
Enjoy a taste of traditional Japanese food culture at a Tokyo eel restaurant with over 100 years of history.
SEAT RESERVATIONENOTECA PINCHIORRI Nagoya
The wine cellar at this Nagoya Italian restaurant is one of the best in the country.
SEAT RESERVATIONHyotei
A living museum to Kyoto’s culinary and cultural history, a meal at this 3 Michelin-starred former temple and teahouse is one to remember forever.
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