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SEAT RESERVATIONOSAKA
Oryori Amenimomakezu (Osaka)
The concept revolves around sake, people, and hyperlocal dishes at this six-seat Osaka restaurant, helmed by a chef who cut his teeth in traditional Japanese cuisine.
Lunch: ¥5,000-6,000
Dinner: ¥5,000-6,000
SEAT RESERVATIONKYOTO
Pontocho Fujita
Three floors of dining offer an opportunity to taste Kyoto’s cuisine at its best, using expert cooking techniques and seasonal ingredients.
Lunch: ¥5,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-20,000
SEAT RESERVATIONTOKYO
Niku Kaiseki Yukawa
The word wagyu brings to mind images of Kobe and Mie, but wagyu from the Hokuriku region — like the variety served at this restaurant — is just as prized, especially as the centerpiece of Kaga-style cuisine.
Dinner: ¥9,000-17,000
SEAT RESERVATIONKYOTO
Kyoryori Haku
Attention to seasonality, detail, and tradition are the hallmarks of this Kyoto establishment. Here, history perfumes the tatami and lacquered tableware that frame every exquisite dish.
Lunch: ¥22,000-33,000
Dinner: ¥22,000-33,000
SEAT RESERVATIONTOYAMA
Ebitei 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.
Lunch: ¥22,000-23,000
Dinner: ¥22,000-23,000
SEAT RESERVATIONISHIKAWA
Ipponsugi 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.
Dinner: ¥19,000-25,000
SEAT RESERVATIONKANAGAWA
Kikka-So
Originally designed as a private villa for the Imperial Family, Kikka-So, located in the historic Fujiya Hotel, serves seasonal kaiseki worthy of royalty.
Lunch: ¥6,000-8,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
SEAT RESERVATIONKYOTO
Shokudou Ogawa
A high-end take on the humble pub — come enjoy Kyoto’s top izakaya.
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
SEAT RESERVATIONTOKYO
Tagetsu
An Omotesando kaiseki dining experience brimming with quality in every component.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
SEAT RESERVATIONSAITAMA
Hiyama
Taste the best that the foothills of Fuji have to offer at this Kawaguchi restaurant specializing in mushrooms.
Dinner: ¥50,000-60,000
SEAT RESERVATIONTOKYO
Kawada
Seize the initiative and claim your seat at this top new Tokyo kappo restaurant (before the crowds form).
Dinner: ¥40,000-50,000
SEAT RESERVATIONTOKYO
Ginza Fujiyama
Get a true taste of the old capital from a Michelin-recognized bona fide Kyoto cuisine legend, now set up in the heart of Tokyo.
Lunch: ¥40,000-50,000
Dinner: ¥40,000-50,000
SEAT RESERVATIONTOKYO
Hirosaku
The recipient of a Michelin star in 2021, this Shinbashi kaiseki restaurant's humble exterior hides the mastery of culinary technique on display within.
Lunch: ¥4,000-5,000
Dinner: ¥40,000-49,999
SEAT RESERVATIONTOKYO
Ichita
A perfect Michelin-worthy kaiseki experience for all, whether you’re a nervous newbie or a seasoned veteran.
Lunch: ¥20,000-29,999
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
SEAT RESERVATIONTOKYO
Ajihiro
Come to Ajihiro for seafood dining in Tsukiji, the beating heart of Japan’s seafood industry for decades.
Dinner: ¥30,000-39,999
SEAT RESERVATIONKYOTO
Ankyu
Get an education in fine Kyoto dining at one of the city’s most friendly kappo restaurants.
Dinner: ¥40,000-50,000
SEAT RESERVATIONKANAGAWA
Gatagataya
Get an education in great Nihonshu while enjoying some delicious kappo eats at this Kawasaki sake paradise.
Dinner: ¥15,000-19,999
SEAT RESERVATIONKYOTO
Sakagawa
Treat yourself to a fun and friendly culinary show at this traditional restaurant right in the heart of Kyoto’s sightseeing center.
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
SEAT RESERVATIONOITA
Yamasa Ryokan
Cooking up a “suppon” (turtle) extravaganza, this Kyushu inn has long been known as one of the best spots for sampling the unique delicacy.
Lunch: ¥5,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,000
SEAT RESERVATIONFUKUSHIMA
Rantei Bibian
A taste of Kyoto in Koriyama, by way of Ginza — here you can enjoy the best of the region’s natural splendor.
Lunch: ¥15,000-19,999
Dinner: ¥15,000-19,999
SEAT RESERVATIONTOKYO
Akasaka Kitafuku
Try every style of crab you could ever imagine, cooked so fresh that you can watch every step of the process from tank to plate.
Lunch: ¥40,000-49,999
Dinner: ¥40,000-49,999
SEAT RESERVATIONKYOTO
Hiwatashi
Classic Japanese hospitality will leave you feeling like royalty at this kaiseki restaurant near Kyoto Palace.
Lunch: ¥15,000-19,999
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
SEAT RESERVATIONKYOTO
Gion Suetomo
Slip into a Zen dining experience at this high-quality kaiseki restaurant, a hideaway located near one of the oldest temples in Kyoto.
Lunch: ¥30,000-40,000
Dinner: ¥30,000-40,000
SEAT RESERVATIONTOKYO
Rokkan
Tokyo has a perfect spot for sampling one of Japan’s most unique delicacies: “suppon,” freshwater turtle.
Dinner: ¥30,000-39,999
SEAT RESERVATIONGIFU
Katatsumuri
For a wild protein fix, take a day trip up into the mountains of Gifu, under 2 hours north of Nagoya.
Lunch: ¥15,000-19,999
Dinner: ¥15,000-19,999
SEAT RESERVATIONFUKUOKA
Daidokoro
The best of the Seto Inland Sea is on your plate at Fukuoka’s top seafood kappo restaurant.
Dinner: ¥15,000-19,999
SEAT RESERVATIONAICHI
Tokusen
Sample some anglerfish alongside your classic seafood favorites at this Nagoya kaiseki restaurant.
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
SEAT RESERVATIONTOKYO
Shirokanedai Kobayashi
A perfect kaiseki restaurant for any celebration or occasion, right next to vibrant Meguro.
Dinner: ¥15,000-19,999
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Recent Reviews from Guests1 / 3
Best food I have ever had experienced
MICHAIL ANGELOS BIKOULIS
October 30, 2024
Yakiniku Kappo Note
Restaurant in Tokyo
Awesome food and atmosphere. Had lots of fun and enjoyed all of it!
Ryan Patten
October 29, 2024
Minokichi Karasuma Shijo
Restaurant in Kyoto
Traditional and elegant restaurant in a quiet neighborhood. Food was incredible and, although the english speaking waitress was not always availabe, they managed to let us know what was on our dishes. Highly recomended restaurant
CARLOS SARRIA
October 24, 2024
Seiwasou
Restaurant in Kyoto
A very welcoming restaurant from start to finish and the food was exceptional too. I would recommend this to anyone that’s after a fine dining experience. We even got a photo with one of the chefs afterward :)
Jacob Daniel
October 24, 2024
Noguchi Tsunagu
Restaurant in Kyoto
Myself and my partner were blown away by the quality of the food and hospitality from the staff. It was exceptional!
Tremaine Mako
October 24, 2024
Yakiniku Kappo Note
Restaurant in Tokyo
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?