Restaurants in Japan(3548)
SEAT RESERVATIONKakoukamoto
Muse upon the changing of the seasons while filling up on some incredible Michelin-starred Japanese dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONSeika Kobayashi
Ultra-exclusive and ultra-delicious — this traditional dining restaurant in Shinjuku ward is one to put at the top of your list.
SEAT RESERVATIONIshibashi (Bunkyo)
Enjoy a taste of traditional Japanese food culture at a Tokyo eel restaurant with over 100 years of history.
SEAT RESERVATIONIsshisoden Nakamura
This three-Michelin-starred Kyoto kaiseki restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in the country!
SEAT RESERVATIONKyoboshi
Three generations of trial and error have gone into creating this fantastic Kyoto tempura experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONAroma Fresca
Inventive Italian dishes from an experienced culinary remixer — this is Japanese-Italian fusion at its most compelling.
SEAT RESERVATIONImoto
Top tier Kyo-ryori at a very reasonable price, in the seaside city of Fukuoka.
SEAT RESERVATIONCRAFTALE
Relax and enjoy the beauty of spring through the windows and dishes at this stylish Nakameguro restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONAwai Joun
A beef-centric kaiseki meal is probably the best way to enjoy authentic Japanese wagyu in Nagoya.
SEAT RESERVATIONHyotei
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.
SEAT RESERVATIONAzabu Kadowaki
A consistent feature on the World's Top 50 Restaurants and regular recipient of three stars in the Michelin Guide Tokyo, Kadowaki's traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki, or kyokaiseki, is beyond reproach.
SEAT RESERVATIONKaiseki Tsujitome
The holder of two Michelin stars for over 12 years, this Akasaka restaurant just outside the eastern grounds of the Imperial Palace has a surprisingly freeform approach to traditional kaiseki — even in spite of its 100-plus years of history.
SEAT RESERVATIONAyanokoji Karatsu
Ayanokoji Karatsu is a relatively new kaiseki restaurant near Shijo Station which has already won a Michelin star for its innovation.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyuGin
Having held three Michelin stars for almost 15 years, this kaiseki restaurant boldly experiments with omakase courses that use nothing but the finest ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONDaimon
Capture the treasures of Toyama Bay in forms of Edomae-style quality sushi.
SEAT RESERVATIONEdition Koji Shimomura
Be astonished by the elegance of pure plant-based French haute cuisine in one of Tokyo’s most vibrant districts.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Karashima
Appreciate the best of Kyushu in an omakase course that’s tailored to excite the five senses.
SEAT RESERVATIONTakotsubo
Capture the authentic and traditional character of Hiroshima with every bite.
SEAT RESERVATIONRestaurant L'aube
Enjoy harmonious Japanese-French fusions, prepared by three grand masters (for the price of one).
SEAT RESERVATIONTTOAHISU
Surround yourself with serene decor while enjoying the finest French-Japanese dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONSEN
Savor Kyoto's finest natural elements enjoyed through the four seasons.
SEAT RESERVATIONChugoku Hanten Roppongi
With over 40 years of history, this Roppongi restaurant is one of the finest Chinese restaurants in all of Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONPrincipio
Explore the wondrous world of grilled local meat prepared the classic Italian way.
SEAT RESERVATIONAjidokoro Mochizuki
Experience the changing seasons embodied in the dishes and decor of this outstanding Nagoya fixture.
SEAT RESERVATIONKutan
From precise preparation to premium ingredients, you’re in safe hands with this highly-reputed chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONLA TABLE de Joël Robuchon
Let all five of your senses be awakened by contemporary French cuisine with a dash of Japan influence.
SEAT RESERVATIONRecte
Be dazzled by the complex art of French cuisine, presented with refreshing straightforwardness.
SEAT RESERVATIONASAHINA Gastronome
Dishes which are timeless yet bursting with originality, by a student of one of the greatest ever chefs.
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Best Restaurants in Japan
From fresh sushi to crispy tempura, Japan’s diverse restaurant scene excites visitors and locals alike with hundreds of thousands of high-quality Japanese restaurants. Beckoning with drool-worthy plastic replicas in their windows, both contemporary and traditional restaurants offer unique flavors and atmospheres. Enter any restaurant in Japan and immediately be welcomed with a hearty “irasshaimase!”
Many Japanese restaurants focus on one signature dish, like Japanese curry restaurants, ramen shops, or speciality restaurants selling yakitori grilled chicken skewers. Restaurants steam with DIY shabu-shabu hotpots while grill-it-yourself teppanyaki hotplate restaurants sizzle! Find tiny family-owned ramen shops hidden in the backstreets of Kyoto, and yatai street food stalls bustling in alleys of Fukuoka. And let’s not forget, Tokyo alone boasts the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world!
Throughout the country, fine dining restaurants serving exquisite kaiseki banquets contrast cheap “shokudo” cafeterias meals for salarymen on-the-go. You can order dinner directly from a tablet or even a vending machine, or choose your own sushi pieces trundling past on the belt of a sushi train. Nibble on small plates as you drink up during an izakaya dining experience, seated on tatami flooring and cheersing “kampai!” with the locals. There are so many exciting Japan restaurant options with different foods and local cuisines to try, so don’t waste a moment of your trip looking for a restaurant! Reserve ahead of time at some of the best restaurants in Japan with byFood and secure some of the country’s best cuisine for your taste buds. Don't forget to say, “gochisosama deshita” when you leave any Japan restaurant, meaning “thank you for the meal!”
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