Kaiseki Restaurants in Japan(558)
SEAT RESERVATIONKaiseki Miya
This kaiseki restaurant was once one of Saitama’s best-kept secrets. Its world-class course menus – showcases of the best seafood Japan has to offer – are beloved by local connoisseurs and visitors alike.
SEAT RESERVATIONNihonryori Jyukou
A paragon of the tradition and attention to detail which goes into traditional Japanese cuisine, this high-class Ginza restaurant offers course menus which highlight the best that each season has to offer.
SEAT RESERVATIONNishiazabu Otake
Revealing the full potential of simple ingredients, enjoy a full omakase kaiseki meal in Nishiazabu Otake prepared by Chef Tatsuya Otake.
SEAT RESERVATIONHanagasumi
Indulge in exquisite Japanese cuisine expertly prepared with seasonal ingredients. Take a break from the busy city and enjoy the Meiji-style atmosphere near the Tokyo Imperial Palace.
SEAT RESERVATIONKaiseki Sojuan
Indulge in traditional Japanese luxurious dining at Kaiseki Sojuan. Experience impeccable hospitality and exquisite cuisine in the remarkable setting of the Keio Plaza Hotel.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Uchiyama
Experience the epitome of Japanese culinary artistry at Ginza Uchiyama. Indulge in an unforgettable journey through traditional flavors and impeccable service.
SEAT RESERVATIONRantei Vivian
Experience the essence of Japanese cuisine at Rantei Vivian, where tradition meets innovation and creates surprising dishes crafted with seasonal sensitivity. This dining destination in Fukushima is cherished for its authenticity.
SEAT RESERVATIONIrifune
Experience the exquisite flavors of Kyoto cuisine at Irifune, a restaurant at Hotel Okura. Seasonal dishes showcase the essence of Kyo-ryori, while the serene ambiance and impeccable service create a warm dining atmosphere.
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).
SEAT RESERVATIONTomi Sushi
With over 60 years of history and a recent transformation, Tomisushi in Nagoya offers kaiseki-style courses highlighting seasonal ingredients. Experience the artistry of sushi, expertly crafted by the experienced owner.
SEAT RESERVATIONHanagoyomi Tokyo
Enjoy a blend of traditional and new Japanese cuisine, including kaiseki and shabu-shabu, at the Japanese restaurant on the 15th floor of Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo. Pair seasonal Japanese cuisine with sake while taking in the city view.
SEAT RESERVATIONKinsui
Exquisite Japanese cuisine and warm hospitality await at Kinsui, the kaiseki restaurant inside Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo. Indulge in traditional flavors, serene ambiance, and impeccable service.
SEAT RESERVATIONSawa
Escape to a secluded hideaway in Yokohama Bashamichi, where seasonal seafood and vegetables shine in exquisite Japanese kaiseki cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONHibiki
Traditional Japanese kaiseki dining in Gion, Kyoto, that’s based on Japan’s old 24-season calendar. Experience meticulous hospitality in an elegant modern Japanese interior, with sake and conversation.
SEAT RESERVATIONGajo
Sake connoisseurs rejoice: this Osaka restaurant serves up course menus which put premium vintage nihonshu at the fore. Each glass is even served at the perfect temperature at which to highlight each one’s flavor profile.
SEAT RESERVATIONSenbazuru (NASPA New Otani)
The natural bounties of Niigata are on full display at this high-end kaiseki restaurant in the NASPA New Otani. Regional delicacies are spun into seasonal menus, presented in the understated fashion of traditional Japanese fine dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Kanimitsu
A focus on succulent crab and mouth-watering wagyu beef make the kaiseki course meals at this Ginza establishment richer and more satisfying than most. Enjoy sampling Hokkaido crab and Yamanashi beef in a range of exciting forms.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyotei Cerulean Tower Sukiya
This high-end hotel restaurant accepts just two parties per day, meaning their service and attention to detail is second to none. Enjoy innovative kaiseki dining in luxurious surroundings, designed in traditional tea house fashion.
SEAT RESERVATIONKappo Izumi
Tucked inside the urban hideaway of the Hiramatsu ryokan, this restaurant offers a masterclass in Kyoto-style cuisine. A balance between relaxation and sophistication, it offers a space to savor the depth and complexity of Japanese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONCotohi
Savor the umami-rich hidden delicacy of Oki wagyu at this specialty restaurant in Ginza, offering skillfully prepared course menus that celebrate the harmony between Japan’s traditional craft and culinary expertise.
SEAT RESERVATIONHotaru
An attention to ingredients goes beyond freshness at Hotaru, where time-honored techniques elevate Japan’s home-grown flavor to levels befitting of the nation’s ancient capital.
SEAT RESERVATIONTouzan (Hyatt Regency Kyoto)
Traditional Japanese dining options, enjoyed in a space that marries luxury hotel ambiance with historic Kyoto decor. Sip tea, relish wagyu, and sample fine sake while overlooking a traditional Japanese garden.
SEAT RESERVATIONGashutoutou
Tasteful lighting and modern interior decoration set the backdrop for world-class service and cuisine here at this Osaka kaiseki restaurant. Signatures like wagyu beef sukiyaki and iron pot-cooked rice are complemented by a staggering sake selection.
SEAT RESERVATIONIse Sueyoshi
A private Japanese restaurant in Tokyo offering traditional kaiseki cuisine. Chef Tanaka sources fresh luxury ingredients directly from Mie Prefecture and turns them into exemplars of the culinary form.
SEAT RESERVATIONTokuha Motonari
Charcoal grilling is the heart of this Kyoto kappo restaurant, run by a chef who trained at the vaunted Wakuden — and earned a Michelin star within just five months of opening his restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONShikinoaji Enzu
Ask and you shall receive — this Michelin-listed kappo once flew the radar but is quickly gaining popularity for its tempura, made-to-order sushi, and grilled items served under the warm hospitality of the owner.
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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?