Restaurants(3888)
L'Auberge de Plaisance Sakurai
A Michelin-starred stalwart, where the canon of French cuisine is reimagined with local produce in the sunlit dining room overlooking the spectacular Yamato Plains.
Inada
Three generations of the Inada family have guided the restaurant through changing times and an eventual path to Michelin status.
Aji No Kaze Nishimura
A Michelin-starred gem in ancient Sakurai, Nishimura Norihosa’s traditional cuisine is a masterclass in subtlety: intentional, sincere and pristine.
Aji no Tabibito Roman
The stunningly beautiful and seasonal dishes of kaiseki intersect with the owner’s deep respect for home cooking in this Michelin-starred locale brimming with a menu that evolves monthly.
Wa Yamamura
Seasonal dishes birthed from kindness and care — such is the lovingly vibrant Japanese cuisine at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Nara.
Musoan
The sun-drenched, Michelin-beloved Musoan in Nara Park celebrates traditional Japanese cooking as it should be: produce-led, rich and traditional.
Matsuki
In the corner of the idyllic Naramachi and within a heritage townhouse, Matsumuro Katsuya’s love for the dainty flows from his kaiseki menu, choice of crockery to effervescent hospitality.
Okada
A lesson in perseverance that prevails: a Michelin-starred chef spent 16 years honing his skills at an esteemed store in Osaka before opening his own counter-style kappo in 2019, right by the banks of Sarusawa Pond.
Ideal Bistro
Impeccable culinary fare from chef Yamasaki and seasonal floral arrangements by his wife combine for an unmatched dining experience at this Michelin-starred French restaurant in Nara.
Higashichaya Nakamura
Named after a famous geisha district, Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant Higashichaya Nakamura is a testament to the owner-chef’s devotion to his hometown Kanazawa, from fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients to tableware.
Kamimura
When Michelin-starred Kamimura Yuichi commits, he goes all in. His French high diner has been high on the list among food critics and out-of-town travelers for its genre-blurring degustation menu.
Il Centrino
Northern Italy flavors augmented by the Michelin-lauded chef’s creative take — Il Centrino embarks diners on a journey across The Peninsula in a wine-friendly degustation.
P Greco
The first Italian restaurant in Osaka to receive a Michelin star is named after the infinite mathematical constant “pi,” symbolizing its boundless culinary pursuit.
Nent
Find respite from Osaka city life at Nent in Umeda. This Michelin-starred French restaurant constantly pushes the boundaries of tradition through delectable dishes and Japanese ingredients.
Oryori Yamada
It’s a new frontier in traditional Osaka cuisine crested by the Michelin-starred Oryori Yamada, led by a third-generation chef who does not fear change.
Maison Tateru Yoshino
With a menu that pulls contemporary French classics and one of the strongest services in Osaka, it’s no surprise that Yoshino Tateru’s impeccable venue has maintained its Michelin streak since 2018.
Oryori Fujii
From the bounty-blessed region of Toyama, traditional Japanese dishes come together at Oryori Fujii, where the owner almost exclusively uses ingredients from his hometown.
Germoglio
Northern Italian flavors inspired by the Piedmont region come to life just steps from Kyoto Station at this Michelin-featured restaurant.
Sushidokoro Yoshi
Nearly 20 years of service can’t lie; the sushi and small bites at Sushidokoro Yoshi are putting Otaru on the map for more than its fishing history.
Tsukumo
In the historic Nara, master chef Nishihara maintains an old-school approach to his cooking and does the ancient capital’s tradition justice.
Shabuteiyorokobi
Shabu shabu hotpot and kaiseki dining in the Okinawan style — come enjoy a taste of tropical luxury without leaving Tokyo.
Miyuki (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo)
The most exquisite dining experience paired with the most exquisite cuisine. Within Tokyo’s natural Sea of Clouds, Miyuki offers a variety of Japanese course meals, from kaiseki to sushi to teppanyaki.
Sakuragi
Right next to Tsukiji Station and the former market, the newly Michelin-recognized Sakuragi is founded on the principle of freshness, committing to kaiseki meals prepared right before guests at an eight-seat counter.
Sushi Kato Hinzan Niseko
Depending on the season, this Niseko restaurant founded by Hokkaido’s King of Crab sources its seafood from different regions, showing its dedication to providing its guests with the best that the nation has to offer.
Nobu Tokyo
World-famous chef Nobu Matsuhisa brings his vaunted Japanese fusion cuisine home at the Tokyo outlet, where both omakase course menus and a la carte options delight.
Horumonyaki Koei Shokuan-dori
Just down the road from the main branch, this horumonyaki restaurant is said to draw first-time visitors through the smell of grilling offal alone, and make them repeat customers through its affordable — and delicious — menu.
Sushi Ito Ikkan
Doing things differently. Particularly popular with guests from overseas, this premium sushi restaurant even departs from the omakase tradition to accommodate personalized nigiri requests.
Ginza Sushi Aoki Honten
Traditional Edomae-style nigiri served by a chef whose winding path has always followed the road to sushi mastery. Delight in the thoughtful expression of the Aoki family’s generational craft.