Kaiseki Restaurants in Japan(558)
SEAT RESERVATIONSottaku Tsukamoto
An entertaining dining experience, with delicious seafood and vegetables, in Kyoto’s beating gourmet heart.
SEAT RESERVATIONToraya Kochuan
Immerse your senses in nature at Toraya Kouchuan.
SEAT RESERVATIONMitaka
A meal steeped in culture and tradition right in the middle of Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONSaryo Miyasaka
A fully Japanese experience: sample some of Tokyo’s finest kaiseki dining in a teahouse atmosphere, with matcha tea to finish.
SEAT RESERVATIONTokuwo
Enjoy the rich bounty of the earth, with down-to-earth hospitality, by the rivers of central Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONKourakuan
Bask in the sunset on the shores of Lake Biwa, accompanied by premium kaiseki cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONRakumi (River Retreat Garaku)
This kaiseki restaurant in the luxury hotel River Retreat Garaku uses an abundance of seasonal ingredients from Toyama’s mountains, rivers and sea. Enjoy 50 types of local sake and a complimentary dip in the hotel’s onsen after.
SEAT RESERVATIONHashimoto (Nihonbashi)
Experience the whole authentic kaiseki dining experience for less with this value deal.
SEAT RESERVATIONIzariya
Go back in time during a meal at one of the few places serving original Tosa cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONMie
Dive headfirst into the ancient culture Okinawa, in the area’s biggest city.
SEAT RESERVATIONKomago
The third-generation owner of this kaiseki restaurant (formerly an inn) provides a relaxing and traditional experience, just a short trip from Kobe and Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Kappou Ukai Nikusho
A mature and contemporary niku-kappo restaurant, where you can appreciate the skill and craftsmanship in creating fine Japanese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONYugyoan Tankuma Kitamise (Tokyo Dome Hotel)
A kaiseki restaurant in the Tokyo Dome Hotel, where you can try seasonal Kyoto dining, or any number of other Japanese cuisines.
SEAT RESERVATIONSun Field Restaurant
Nikko’s signature tofu skin dishes are presented with class at this charming little restaurant, previously featured on Japanese TV.
SEAT RESERVATIONTeryori Kikuchi
The views and the food at this Shiogama hillside kaiseki restaurant are matched in beauty.
SEAT RESERVATIONIchi
Japanese kappo cooking which is designed to help you relax and be at ease — try their signature curry and fish shabu shabu!
SEAT RESERVATIONHijikata
This top Nagoya kaiseki restaurant is one of the city’s only Michelin-rated restaurants with three stars.
SEAT RESERVATIONFujii
A kaiseki restaurant which exemplifies the philosophical nature of Kyoto cuisine, situated near the aptly-named Philosopher's Path.
SEAT RESERVATIONCuisine Kichijoji Waltz
Relax with a glass of sake while enjoying the cityscape views from Cuisine Kichijoji Waltz. Colorful, seasonal dishes feature fresh ingredients that pair perfectly with a wide variety of sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONTamba Sasayama Kinmata
Cuisine fit for an emperor: seasonal kaiseki dishes which showcase the best fish, wild game, and wild plants from the surrounding valleys.
SEAT RESERVATIONKamakura Waku
Experience the essence of natural Japanese cuisine in Kamakura—delight in the flavors of carefully selected ingredients, embodying the four seasons and twenty-four “sekki” (solar terms).
COURSE MENUChiso Kondo
The best cuisine is often the hardest to find—and at this signless restaurant in a corner of Arakicho, this adage definitely holds true. Here, themed menus are crafted around seasonal ingredients, making each one the star of its own show.
SEAT RESERVATIONJapanese Cuisine Sakuragaoka
With a range of delectable options to choose from, this modern kaiseki restaurant – located in a 5-star hotel – offers a chance to experience premium Japanese cuisine in a stylish, contemporary setting.
SEAT RESERVATIONAman Kyoto Taka-An Restaurant
The course menus at this resort restaurant perfectly embody the delicate artistry of kaiseki cuisine. In the serene surroundings of the northern Kyoto foothills, guests can relax and unwind with a meal that’s perfectly in sync with the seasons.
SEAT RESERVATIONMonya
Making use of seasonal ingredients from all over Japan, Monya celebrates the best of Toyama cuisine by pairing exquisite kaiseki with high-quality wine and sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONJapanese Restaurant Benkay
Offering something to suit the tastes of every member of your group, this fine-dining staple inside the 5-star Hotel Nikko Osaka is a perfect spot for a celebration. Enjoy master-crafted sushi, exquisite kaiseki, and more.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyobashi Basara
Tomato sukiyaki and Miyazaki wagyu beef teppanyaki bring guests to Basara for an unforgettable meal dripping red with juicy umami. Chef Kan carries on his grandfather’s legacy with his own style of kappo and kaiseki.
SEAT RESERVATIONYAMAHA Resort Katsuragi Hotel Kitanomaru
From the restored walls of an ancient Japanese home to the exclusive audio spaces designed by its proprietors, dining at Kitanomaru offers a sense of time and place that transcends even the excellent kaiseki courses offered here.
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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?