Restaurants in Japan(3548)
SEAT RESERVATIONKappo Hakutaka
Enjoy the family atmosphere at a downtown Hiroshima kappo with three generations of accumulated expertise.
SEAT RESERVATIONKappo Higashiyama
Just up the coast from Hiroshima, this Michelin-starred restaurant in Onomichi houses seasoned experts training the next generation.
SEAT RESERVATIONKodama
A Michelin-starred kaiseki meal in Hiroshima, with some of the most delicious fried oysters you’re ever likely to have in your life!
SEAT RESERVATIONObanzai Kimura
The home cooking of Kyoto is raised up to Michelin Guide standards at this traditional restaurant in Fukuyama.
SEAT RESERVATIONOkumura
Fukuyama is blessed with fantastic culture and natural beauty — and now world-class kaiseki dining from a Michelin-starred chef!
SEAT RESERVATIONOmae
Modern kaiseki dining which faithfully represents the craft, with premium meat, vegetables, and a top chef to bring them together.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Sazanka
Travel into the mountains to enjoy fine dining with a rural Japanese twist, at a Michelin-starred restaurant which gathers the freshest ingredients of the region.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Sobo
A Michelin-starred sushi restaurant housed inside a coastal spa resort — if that doesn’t sound like pure luxury to you, then nothing will.
SEAT RESERVATIONYoshizushi
Michelin-starred sushi in Hiroshima, with some luxurious twists on classic dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONYuzen Ishioka
Inventive kaiseki cuisine which puts the best of Hiroshima on your plate — you won’t find many of these unique dishes elsewhere.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyoriya Sobiki
Fine kaiseki dining right in the heart of Hiroshima’s sake district, with a predictably great range of premium alcohols to sip on.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkakichi
Don’t let the journey put you off; the delectable nigiri, premium sake, and inventive appetizers more than justify the trip to Hakatajima Island.
SEAT RESERVATIONChisoya Kono
It's tough to see which is better at this Michelin-starred Ehime restaurant — the impeccable food, or the refined drinks.
SEAT RESERVATIONIyo Okina
Delicious soba noodles in the south of Matsuyama, made with artisan techniques and served fresh every day.
SEAT RESERVATIONKaiseki Okayama
Private-room kaiseki dining which harks back to the very beginning of the style, with dishes which look to its present and future.
SEAT RESERVATIONKiyomizu
The chef at this Michelin-starred restaurant values people, produce, and provenance — come enjoy his fantastic value kaiseki menu at Kiyomizu.
SEAT RESERVATIONShinoda
Kaiseki dining with a fish focus — the sashimi at this Michelin-starred restaurant could rival any top Tokyo sushi shop.
SEAT RESERVATIONSoan Tanaka
Traditional Japanese dining in Matsuyama City, at a freshly renovated restaurant with one Michelin star to its name.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ino
More than 50 types of sake are available at this Michelin-starred Edomae sushi restaurant in Matsuyama City, to be enjoyed alongside some of the finest sushi in Shikoku.
SEAT RESERVATIONKuruma Sushi
A Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in Matsuyama, helmed by the youngest sushi chef to get two stars.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi no Ma
The local traditions of Ehime meet the highly skilled methods of Tokyo at this double Michelin-starred sushiya.
SEAT RESERVATIONNene
Authentic Kyo ryori (Kyoto cuisine) without having to leave sunny Kyushu — this kaiseki restaurant recreates the Kyoto style with ease.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Nakamura
A north Kumamoto sushiya with a Michelin star and fantastic pricing.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Taito
A high-class sushi experience in Amakusa, which offers Michelin-starred set meals which won’t wreck your budget.
SEAT RESERVATIONWaraku Shunsai Kinon
Some of the best seafood in Kumamoto can be found at the counter of this Michelin-starred traditional restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONRurikon
Japanese traditional food viewed by the fresh eyes of a Michelin star chef enamoured with France (including French wine).
SEAT RESERVATIONShinyashiki Kofukuron
A chef with international experience presents a kaiseki feast which really displays the luxurious, long-form nature of the craft.
SEAT RESERVATIONChikushitei
A kaiseki restaurant which has been standing for over 100 years, where you can enjoy the best seafood that Nakatsu has to offer.
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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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