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HIROSHIMA

Tosho

A beautiful garden and traditional sukiya-style architecture serve as the perfect backdrop for the seasonal kaiseki meals here at this Hiroshima restaurant, which aims to preserve the country’s storied culinary and architectural traditions.
Dinner: ¥11,000-22,000
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KYOTO

Choshoku Kishin

Japanese breakfast by way of Zen Buddhist teachings, this is the quintessential destination for a traditionalist "choshoku" in Kyoto.
Lunch: ¥1,000-5,000
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TOKYO

Ichihana

Led by chef Kawagishi, Ichihana offers an unforgettable sanctuary for kamameshi (pot rice dish) lovers in Kyoto with options ranging from classic to seasonal variations.
Lunch: ¥1,000-5,000
Dinner: ¥5,000-10,000
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Shichiku Kiko

Sporting a bow tie and a smile, owner-chef Takami Murata welcomes you into his cozy restaurant, channeling the spirit of his hometown and seasonal Japanese dishes.
Lunch: ¥1,000-5,000
Dinner: ¥5,000-10,000
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TOKYO

Kappo Muroi

Tributing its name to his father, Muroi Go emerges in Nishi-Azbu to bring Kappo Muroi, where he offers Michelin-starred, counter-style multicourse dining.
Dinner: ¥50,000-60,000
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NARA

Tsukumo

In the historic Nara, master chef Nishihara maintains an old-school approach to his cooking and does the ancient capital’s tradition justice.
Lunch: ¥22,000-35,000
Dinner: ¥22,000-35,000
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TOKYO

Miyuki (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo)

The most exquisite dining experience paired with the most exquisite cuisine. Within Tokyo’s natural Sea of Clouds, Miyuki offers a variety of Japanese course meals, from kaiseki to sushi to teppanyaki.
Lunch: ¥5,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,000
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NARA

Oryori Hanagaki

Describing cooking as a “battle against nature”, Chef Furuta Toshihiko sources only the finest ingredients for his Michelin-starred cooking at this highly exclusive Nara restaurant that only serves two parties a day.
Lunch: ¥20,000-110,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-110,000
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Muromachi Yui

In the spirit of “one of a kind”, Michelin-starred chef Maeda Kazuteru pursues individuality in everything he does, weaving once-in-a-lifetime dishes together into beautiful kaiseki course meals.
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Mizuno

Be like water. Veteran chef Mizuno Takahiro applies this philosophy to his Michelin-starred restaurant near Gion’s famous Hanamikoji Street, juxtaposing luxury with simplicity through menu items like Japanese spiny lobster and curry rice.
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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La Buche

Chef Mori Shohei’s love for his hometown of Ohara is immediately evident in every menu at his Michelin-starred restaurant, where he proudly serves local produce and game — even wild boar — wood-fired in La Buche’s central fireplace.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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OSAKA

Miyamoto

Dignified dining at one of Osaka’s best traditional Kyo-ryori restaurants.
Dinner: ¥20,000-100,000
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TOKYO

Akasaka Kikunoi

The king of Kyoto kaiseki has come to Tokyo, with a two-Michelin-star restaurant (2020) exuding class and tradition.
Lunch: ¥10,000-16,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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AICHI

Itamae Kappo Hanaichi

Top kaiseki dining in Nagoya, from perhaps the most humble Michelin-starred restaurant owners in the country.
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,000
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Wagokoro Izumi

Taste the difference made by directly-sourced meat and fish, transformed into authentic Kyo-ryori dishes.
Lunch: ¥13,000-40,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-40,000
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FUKUOKA

Oryori Sato

Two Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant which presents the dishes of Kyoto in distinctly Kyushu styles.
Lunch: ¥15,000-19,999
Dinner: ¥15,000-19,999
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OSAKA

Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama

Few kaiseki restaurants can claim three Michelin stars, but this Osaka institution is one of them.
Lunch: ¥17,600-50,600
Dinner: ¥17,600-50,600
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TOKYO

Shinbashi Sasada

World-class Japanese-style dining is the order of the day at this central Tokyo restaurant, alongside ultra-fresh produce.
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
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OITA

Aji Arai

Premium seafood kappo dining which draws from the rich waters off the shore of Kyushu and beyond.
Dinner: ¥15,000-19,999
SEAFOOD KAPPO DINING
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Kikunoi Honten

There’s simply nowhere with the history, tradition, and quality of this three Michelin-starred palace of Kyoto fine dining.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥30,000-40,000
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GIFU

Takada Hassho

True greats never stop learning, which is why this Gifu restaurant is among the best kaiseki restaurants in the country.
Lunch: ¥5,000-5,999
Dinner: ¥15,000-19,999
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Nijojo Furuta

You won’t be bored for a single second when you sit at the counter of this creative kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto.
Dinner: ¥30,000-40,000
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Kakoukamoto

Muse upon the changing of the seasons while filling up on some incredible Michelin-starred Japanese dishes.
Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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TOKYO

Seika Kobayashi

Ultra-exclusive and ultra-delicious — this traditional dining restaurant in Shinjuku ward is one to put at the top of your list.
Lunch: ¥20,000-29,999
Dinner: ¥30,000-39,999
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Isshisoden Nakamura

This three-Michelin-starred Kyoto kaiseki restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in the country!
Lunch: ¥20,000-38,000
Dinner: ¥30,000-50,000
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FUKUOKA

Imoto

Top tier Kyo-ryori at a very reasonable price, in the seaside city of Fukuoka.
Lunch: ¥30,000-40,000
Dinner: ¥30,000-40,000
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AICHI

Awai Joun

A beef-centric kaiseki meal is probably the best way to enjoy authentic Japanese wagyu in Nagoya.
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
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Hyotei

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.
Lunch: ¥30,000-40,000
Dinner: ¥30,000-40,000
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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?