Kaiseki Restaurants in Japan(557)
SEAT RESERVATIONKaiseki Okayama
Private-room kaiseki dining which harks back to the very beginning of the style, with dishes which look to its present and future.
SEAT RESERVATIONKiyomizu
The chef at this Michelin-starred restaurant values people, produce, and provenance — come enjoy his fantastic value kaiseki menu at Kiyomizu.
SEAT RESERVATIONShinoda
Kaiseki dining with a fish focus — the sashimi at this Michelin-starred restaurant could rival any top Tokyo sushi shop.
SEAT RESERVATIONSoan Tanaka
Traditional Japanese dining in Matsuyama City, at a freshly renovated restaurant with one Michelin star to its name.
SEAT RESERVATIONNene
Authentic Kyo ryori (Kyoto cuisine) without having to leave sunny Kyushu — this kaiseki restaurant recreates the Kyoto style with ease.
SEAT RESERVATIONWaraku Shunsai Kinon
Some of the best seafood in Kumamoto can be found at the counter of this Michelin-starred traditional restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONRurikon
Japanese traditional food viewed by the fresh eyes of a Michelin star chef enamoured with France (including French wine).
SEAT RESERVATIONShinyashiki Kofukuron
A chef with international experience presents a kaiseki feast which really displays the luxurious, long-form nature of the craft.
SEAT RESERVATIONChikushitei
A kaiseki restaurant which has been standing for over 100 years, where you can enjoy the best seafood that Nakatsu has to offer.
SEAT RESERVATIONIchigo Ichie
The trip into the mountains south of Oita City is well worth it for such a reasonably-priced, delicious kaiseki meal.
SEAT RESERVATIONOita Hanasansho
Fun and delicious kappo dining at one of Oita’s finest traditional restaurants, with signature savory manju bites.
SEAT RESERVATIONAji Takebayashi
Suitable for a wide range of budgets, this place offers Japanese kaiseki dining with some innovative international touches.
SEAT RESERVATIONIppongi Ishibashi
A kaiseki-sushi restaurant which lets you experience the best of both worlds, from a chef who values the personal touch.
SEAT RESERVATIONMujinzo
An ever-changing menu and sense of seasonal beauty make this Fukuoka kaiseki one of the most exciting in town.
SEAT RESERVATIONNagaoka
One of Fukuoka’s top exponents of fine Japanese dining, this kaiseki restaurant offers a delicious taste of the region.
SEAT RESERVATIONNishinakasu Shiranita
Take in the gorgeous view of the Naka River in Nishinakasu as you devour authentic traditional Japanese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONMinami (formerly Sakana Giyaman)
One can never say no to a combination of old and new, especially when it’s an infusion of modernity to the nostalgic traditional Japanese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONShirogane Nishida
Eat to your heart’s content at this elegant Japanese restaurant that prides itself on showcasing the beauty of Kyushu’s natural produce.
SEAT RESERVATIONTashima
The best kinds of kappo restaurants are the ones that draw out the natural savory flavors of the components — the masterful chef of Tashima does this perfectly.
SEAT RESERVATIONUtsuwaryori Sano
This restaurant takes seasonal cuisine to a whole new level — devour festively decorated dishes in a home-like ryotei unlike any other.
SEAT RESERVATIONChakaiseki Nakahan
Stop by this tea ceremony kaiseki restaurant after your stroll by the nearby Naka River.
SEAT RESERVATIONChiso Nakamura
Take in the four seasons of Japan in a tea house-like restaurant in Fukuoka, savoring skillfully prepared traditional dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONEbisudo
The natural essence of every component shines brighter than ever in the hands of the chef at this famous Fukuoka restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Furukawa
Get a taste of out-of-the-ordinary Japanese cuisine unlike any other, infused with Fukuoka’s unique essence at this two-Michelin-star restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyotei Sagano
Bask in the truest essence of Japanese culture in one of the most traditional restaurants in all of Fukuoka City, with 2 Michelin stars.
SEAT RESERVATIONHirata
The chef’s gentle touch combined with refined traditional culinary skills gives this kaiseki restaurant an edge over the rest.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Minematsu
Make way for the intuitively skilled tempura master as he whips up traditional seasonal cuisine that tastes like bites of heaven.
SEAT RESERVATIONYaowa
Devour the essence of Kyo-ryori at this Arita restaurant, where everything from technique to ingredients has originated in Kyoto itself.
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Kaiseki Restaurants in Tokyo
There is no more authentic Japanese dining experience than kaiseki. This iconic cuisine is the pinnacle of refinement, in which culinary auteurs present the best ingredients of the season in a series of small dishes for an exclusive audience of diners.
Since kaiseki is based so much on the seasons and the individual chef’s inspiration, you’ll never know exactly what to expect. One dish could be a grilled sweet-fish treat cooked over a burning pit of coals, the next a platter of wild vegetable tempura harvested just that very morning. One thing you can always expect, however, is gorgeous presentation. Inspired by traditional Japanese tea ceremony, kaiseki was developed in old Kyoto as a feast for each and every one of the senses.
If that all sounds very fancy, that’s because it kind of is! The very best kaiseki restaurants in Japan have three Michelin stars and waiting lists up to two years long, meaning kaiseki can often seem sealed off inside highly exclusive circles. But don’t despair — with plenty of top kaiseki restaurants to choose from, our English-language restaurant reservation service gives you the inside track to access this fascinating world of tantalizing tradition. What are you waiting for?