Kaiseki Restaurants in Japan(557)
SEAT RESERVATIONKaiseki Komuro
Experience the full range of Japanese seasonal flavors, in the hands of a Michelin-starred chef who cooks for the Japanese cultural elite.
SEAT RESERVATIONAjidokoro Otani
Discover authentic traditional Japanese food, and the unique style of a Michelin-starred chef, at this Nagoya kaiseki.
SEAT RESERVATIONKappo Shinsuke
One of the best traditional restaurants in Nagoya, where a Michelin-starred chef serves up excellent kappo cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyoto Kiccho Nagoya
A traditional kaiseki menu, enjoyed with fantastic views of the city as this Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant by Nagoya Station.
SEAT RESERVATIONAji-kan Kotohogi
The Michelin Guide ranks this Nagoya kaiseki restaurant among the best in the city.
SEAT RESERVATIONMinamiyama Kissen
Quality kaiseki needs a warm and welcoming atmosphere — you’ll find that in abundance at this Michelin-starred Nagoya restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONOtake
A relaxing and enjoyable time is on the cards at this Michelin-starred kaiseki in Seto.
SEAT RESERVATIONOtobashi Sumiya
A Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in Nagoya which serves excellent seasonal cuisine, with great prices at lunchtime.
SEAT RESERVATIONHasshokan
Just 30 minutes from Nagoya Station is the Michelin-starred, historic, serene Japanese restaurant of your dreams.
SEAT RESERVATIONMyoan
A top kaiseki in Nagoya, with some of the most authentic traditional dishes in town, and 2 Michelin stars to show for it.
SEAT RESERVATIONSekine
Forward-thinking kaiseki with two Michelin stars, which still has one foot firmly planted in the historic traditions of the craft.
SEAT RESERVATIONTakumi Hirano
Dig into the seamless blend of Kyoto-Gifu kaiseki cuisine made of carefully sourced components from all around the city.
SEAT RESERVATIONHinakaya Restaurant
Enjoy the beautifully-presented kaiseki feast as you overlook the clear waters of Miya River.
SEAT RESERVATIONRoan Atatakami
This reputable restaurant can be found in a resort that specializes in healing and food — so rest assured the cuisine is of top quality.
SEAT RESERVATIONKaiseki Kamimura
Take in the calm and peaceful atmosphere of a teahouse as you savor the delicious authentic kaiseki cuisine made of ingredients from Kyoto and Ise.
SEAT RESERVATIONKappou Nishimura
Dine in a sukiya-style restaurant serving the best kappo cuisine that Japan has to offer, celebrating delicacies such as fugu pufferfish and wild unagi.
SEAT RESERVATIONUozuya
If you’re looking for a bit of an adventure instead of the classic Japanese dining, this restaurant is the perfect place for you.
SEAT RESERVATIONJiki Miyazawa
Don’t judge the book by its cover – the simplistic presentation of the dishes at this Kyoto restaurant does not define their true flavors.
SEAT RESERVATIONShun'ai Sasaki
Take your fill of meat dishes in the form of kaiseki ryori in the city where this style of cuisine originated.
SEAT RESERVATIONNakazen
The focus of this Kyoto-style kaiseki restaurant is not only on the cuisine but also the tableware that presents the exquisite dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Nishimura
Give the traditional kappo a pass and head over to this refined kappo restaurant that still features the classic essence of the cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONHANA-Kitcho
In the heart of a traditional city lies a modern restaurant that still pays homage to the rich culture of the local cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Mashita
Escape the noise of central Kyoto and come to this elegant ryotei to experience the four seasons of this culturally-rich city.
SEAT RESERVATIONMokube
While still preserving the classic, the new and original flavors of this Kyoto restaurant will blow your mind.
SEAT RESERVATIONShuhaku
Get a mix of traditional and modern at this Kyoto kaiseki restaurant that introduces all the best seasonal ingredients the city has to offer.
SEAT RESERVATIONMizuki (The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto)
Relish the finest tempura dishes that reflect the four seasons of Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONKentan Horibe
Fantastic value and utter dedication to the craft are the two key features of this fine Kyoto kaiseki restaurant. Place your reservation now.
SEAT RESERVATIONKodaiji Jugyuan
Fine dining on the ground of a Kyoto temple — this restaurant offers one of the most refined and relaxing culinary experiences in Kyoto.
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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?