Restaurants in Japan(3548)
SEAT RESERVATIONEbisudo
The natural essence of every component shines brighter than ever in the hands of the chef at this famous Fukuoka restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONEdomaezushi Nikaku
The Edomae sushi that you get at this 2 Michelin star Kitakyushu restaurant can’t be found anywhere else in the country!
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Furukawa
Get a taste of out-of-the-ordinary Japanese cuisine unlike any other, infused with Fukuoka’s unique essence at this two-Michelin-star restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyotei Sagano
Bask in the truest essence of Japanese culture in one of the most traditional restaurants in all of Fukuoka City, with 2 Michelin stars.
SEAT RESERVATIONHirata
The chef’s gentle touch combined with refined traditional culinary skills gives this kaiseki restaurant an edge over the rest.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Minematsu
Make way for the intuitively skilled tempura master as he whips up traditional seasonal cuisine that tastes like bites of heaven.
SEAT RESERVATIONYaowa
Devour the essence of Kyo-ryori at this Arita restaurant, where everything from technique to ingredients has originated in Kyoto itself.
SEAT RESERVATIONYoryutei
If Emperor Showa dined at this ryotei, then you best believe it’s one of the best locations for traditional kaiseki cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONAya
Leave it up to the skillful chef to manifest a perfect sushi course meal for your special evening in Nagasaki.
SEAT RESERVATIONKoryori Fujio
Warm hospitality is just the icing on the cake of this reputable Nagasaki traditional restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Dejima
The sushi made by the master chef of this fine sushi restaurant is nothing but extravagant and delicious.
SEAT RESERVATIONTaki
Indulge in the local flavors of Nagasaki infused with a touch of Kyoto and Osaka — a cuisine crafted by the professionally-trained master chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONWashoku Horita
Nothing beats a satisfying and filling meal during or after a long day, especially one that’s of premium quality and at a bargain price.
SEAT RESERVATIONAgedashi Tempura Tenhiro
One simply cannot resist tempura, especially not from this restaurant in Nagasaki, led by a chef who has earned a Michelin star for perfecting his craft.
SEAT RESERVATIONItamaeryori Doyama
From craft and content to hospitality and service, get the full Nagasaki treatment at this kappo restaurant that was featured in a popular drama.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkiyama (Tottori)
Relax in a transformed home that is now a Michelin-starred restaurant, serving top-notch traditional kaiseki made of hand-picked components.
SEAT RESERVATIONHakushu Suzunoki
What better place to dine in Tottori than at the first restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star?
SEAT RESERVATIONJun
Feel the Tottori vibe — everything from the dishes to the decoration is carefully curated to deliver the most authentic local dining experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONShusai Kikyoya
The best part of a family-run business is the homemade flavors that come with its dishes, and this restaurant in Yonago exudes that warmth and hospitality.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Nanba (Toyama)
At his Michelin-starred restaurant in the Toyama suburbs, Chef Nanba Kaoru crafts exquisite nigiri from fresh Toyama seafood, serving it on beautiful Bizen tableware from his hometown of Okayama. A homage to his two great loves.
SEAT RESERVATIONKichi Kichi Omurice
Arguably one of Kyoto’s most viral restaurants, Kichi Kichi Omurice’s owner Yukimura Motokichi flips a runny omelet onto a bed of ketchup-flavored rice, then slices it open — voila.
SEAT RESERVATIONWest Wood Bakers
Stop by WEST WOOD BAKERS and discover the happiness of a healthy meal to start the day in Minamihorie, Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONNishibori Kaino
Enjoy traditional kaiseki cuisine in Niigata, a style of Japanese cooking that implements seasonal natural ingredients, and taste local Niigata sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONOsteria Bacco
With handmade pasta as its mainstay, Osteria Bacco offers meals that bring the food culture of northern Italy to Niigata.
SEAT RESERVATIONMille
Mille is a modern French restaurant in Hiroshima, located in a renovated Japanese house where you can savor authentic French cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONShōun Japanese Restaurant
Enjoy traditional Japanese kaiseki dishes at Shoun, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Okayama, and taste the best of the area's delicious seasonal ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONKuikiriryori Happo
Enjoy Japanese kaiseki at Kukiriryori Happo, which gathers ingredients for Japanese cuisine that reflects the four seasons.
SEAT RESERVATIONAraragi
Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Araragi, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Niigata, which puts special emphasis on the temperature that each dish is served at.
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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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