Restaurants in Japan(3548)
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 RESERVATIONCUCINA
One of the most exciting restaurants in Ogaki, with a mixed contemporary-classic Italian menu and a Michelin star.
SEAT RESERVATIONShuntei Nakagawa
The combination of Hida-sourced components with the French culinary technique creates an extraordinary cuisine that can be eaten only at this Michelin-starred restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONNakasa Soba
With everything made from scratch, each bowl of soba noodles is emblematic of the natural essence of the Japanese Alps.
SEAT RESERVATIONTakumi Hirano
Dig into the seamless blend of Kyoto-Gifu kaiseki cuisine made of carefully sourced components from all around the city.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyotei Susaki
One of the last reserves of tea ceremony-inspired Sowaryu Honzen cuisine in the entire country, this Michelin-starred Gifu restaurant
SEAT RESERVATIONShosaichuka Hiro
Chinese cuisine is more than just ramen and dumplings — that’s why this Chinese restaurant is constantly improving to create more authentic dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONDa Sempre
You’ll be surprised at the exquisite quality of this Italian restaurant, especially with the courses going at bargain prices.
SEAT RESERVATIONHinakaya Restaurant
Enjoy the beautifully-presented kaiseki feast as you overlook the clear waters of Miya River.
SEAT RESERVATIONL'Étude
Devour the French dishes made perfectly using Iga-sourced components of the highest grade possible.
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 RESERVATIONReine des Pres
A Michelin-starred chef with extensive experience in Paris cooks up fine French food with a focus on excellent slow-cooking.
SEAT RESERVATIONKinobu
Experience a nostalgia in taste mixed in the revolutionizing flavors of the kaiseki dishes at this ryotei.
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.
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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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