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COURSE MENUSushi Uchida
This high-end Edomae sushi establishment fits right into the upscale neighborhood of Setagaya. Having grown up in his parents’ sushi restaurant, chef Shota Uchida brings his Ginza expertise home to his birthplace of Setagaya.
COURSE MENUYamanakako Shogetsu
Traditional nihon-ryori, the foundation of all Japanese food, is served up in kaiseki form at the foot of Japan’s most sacred mountain. Luxury ingredients like soft-shelled turtle and pufferfish have enthralled guests for almost 20 years.
SEAT RESERVATIONBenkei
Indulge in the sprawling menu and premium quality characteristic of Japan’s best hotels at the Nikko Hotel Fukuoka, where Benkei serves high-end Japanese delicacies and home-cooked comfort food with equal skill.
COURSE MENUIberico Pork Ondoru-yaki Urashibuya
Pork doesn’t get better than the highly-exclusive Iberico de Bellota, which is served up teppanyaki-grilled, hot stone-seared and in hotpot at this Shibuya restaurant. Take your pick from 16 different cuts.
COURSE MENUAtami Miyu Honten
The youngest challenger to appear on Iron Chef Japan, celebrity chef Miyuki Igarashi uses her extensive knowledge of Chinese cuisine to craft Izu Peninsula ingredients into wildly original dishes, like her signature kuroge wagyu katsuobushi steak.
COURSE MENUKappo Yuzuha
A restaurant where the view is just as gorgeous as the food, Kappo Yuzuha’s location on the Meguro River lets diners enjoy traditional seasonal Japanese cuisine with an unmatched view of the famous cherry blossoms. A treat for all the senses.
COURSE MENUHigonoya Aoyama Main Branch
For over 50 years, Higonoya’s original Aoyama outlet has been delighting locals with its supremely delicious Uredori chicken skewers. Shipped fresh from Ninohe City in Iwate Prefecture, the chicken is renowned for its robust flavor and texture.
COURSE MENUHigonoya Gaienmae
Directly outside the station exit is the Gaienmae branch of vaunted yakitori franchise Higonoya — a popular late-night destination made famous for its use of Uredori chickens from Ninohe in Iwate, which are renowned for their umami and texture.
COURSE MENUShabu-Shabu Sukiyaki Haruna
A5-grade Miyazaki beef, arguably the best beef in Japan, takes center stage here at this Osaka hotpot specialist. Guests can choose between sukiyaki and shabu-shabu-style hotpot course menus, flanked by a number of accompanying dishes.
COURSE MENUMiavato
Iwate Prefecture’s famous beef takes center stage at this Tokyo cafe-turned-meat bistro, alongside other regional specialties and favorites from all around the world — including zucchini bread and charcoal-roasted coffee.
COURSE MENUPOZ Dining
POZ Dining is famously particular about its ingredients: going through more than 100 local Kannai farms in the process of choosing its vegetables, it also only uses seafood exclusively from Hokkaido, as well as grass-fed pasture-raised beef.
COURSE MENUSushi Gami
With 35 years of experience in sushi restaurants and luxury hotels all over Tokyo, Chef Takashi Sakagami’s skills are razor-sharp. Every morning, he purchases seafood fresh from Toyosu Market to make into wildly inventive dishes.
COURSE MENUWami Daisuke
Located in a residential area of Tokyo’s Shirokane district, this Kyoto-style ryotei offers a highly intimate dining experience almost like a supper club, and is frequented by some of Japan’s most famous celebrities.
COURSE MENUYakitori Kita
By sourcing multiple breeds of chicken from farms all over Japan, Chef Yosuke Nakamura is able to prepare traditional yakitori skewers and inventive a la carte dishes that best suit each bird’s specific flavor and texture.
COURSE MENUToshima Manryo Ichigetsuan
Enjoy traditionally-prepared unagi dishes in this Odawara restaurant, housed in a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. Toshima Manryo Ichigetsuan uses exclusively blue-backed “ao-unagi” eels, said to account for only 10 percent of mature eels.
COURSE MENUModern Chinese Ryo
Indulge in luxurious Japanese-Chinese fusion dishes from the mind of chef Ryo Someya. Decadent dishes like black truffle fried rice risotto with Ezo abalone and Kesennuma blue shark fin are accompanied by a huge selection of vintage Shaoxing wine.
SEAT RESERVATIONKissho Kichijoji
Delight in innovative and creative Japanese cuisine, featuring seasonal ingredients and traditional culinary techniques showcased in exceptional shabu-shabu and sukiyaki dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyo-Suiran
Embark on a culinary journey that intertwines cultural heritage, creative cuisine, and the beauty of nature in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Traditional Kyoto cuisine and French gastronomy combine for an unforgettable dining experience.
COURSE MENUGinza Konoha
Even being named one of Japan’s three great wagyu isn’t enough to pass muster at this Ginza kaiseki restaurant. Konoha uses only “maiden beef” in its kaiseki course menus, sourced from young Omi beef cattle that have not yet born calves.
SEAT RESERVATIONUkihashi (Hotel Granvia Osaka)
Inspired by the Japanese literary classic the Tale of Genji, the Hotel Granvia Osaka’s Ukihashi provides an unforgettable dining experience with seasonal ingredients and beautiful decor.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Okurano
Recommended by the Michelin Guide, Kitashinchi Okurano brings kaiseki cuisine to life by merging tradition with playfulness. Learn precisely what the philosophy of “wakei seijaku” means while experiencing culinary excellence in Osaka's heart.
SEAT RESERVATIONBar Agiyao
Sip French white wines and savor seafood at Bar Agiyao in Kyoto, a small izakaya with a big heart for Kyoto's food culture. Anticipate sophisticated ambience, 18 wine varieties, and a menu blending French and Spanish cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ishiguro
Watch chef Toshiaki Ishiguro craft traditional Edomae-style nigiri before your eyes. Find out why Nagoya sushi enthusiasts swear by this restaurant just 3 minutes from Nagoya Station — but make sure to reserve your spot early.
SEAT RESERVATIONAbura Hitotsuki
Savor tempura perfection — sometimes with your hands — at Abura Hitotsuki, Hakata's intimate tempura hideaway, where Chef Nakatani crafts light, airy delicacies.
COURSE MENUMarudori Ruisuke
Marudori Ruisuke is named for its signature dish, a whole Daisen chicken deep-fried after 11 hours of marinating in the house’s special sauce. Friendly staff and a lively atmosphere draw a large crowd of regulars.
COURSE MENUMotsuyaki Captain
Taking particular pride in the freshness of the pork offal in their restaurant, this Nishi-Shinjuku motsuyaki restaurant serves up offal sashimi and other hard-to-find meats, like cartilage.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Sho (Hotel Zagakukan)
Professionalism and depth exude from the elegant courses offered at this Hakone sushi restaurant, belying its reasonably-priced menus. Convenient accommodations nearby add to Sho’s appeal.
SEAT RESERVATIONRokujo Kawarain San
Storytelling, tradition, and artistry underpin meals at Rokujo Kawarain San, a top-tier kaiseki venue with reasonable prices and seasonal menus.
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