Restaurants(3548)
Nishitemma Nakamura
Flying the flag for female chefs in Japan, this Michelin-starred kaiseki chef presents a tour-de-force in fine seasonal dining.
Toka An
Just a one-hour train from Hiroshima to Ibaraichi Station nets you one of the most relaxing and beautiful kaiseki dining experiences in the country.
Oden Matsumura
A kappo restaurant which specializes in hearty oden stew, with some rare ingredients, and incredibly filling dishes!
Tokimune
Not a single detail was overlooked when crafting the ultimate traditional Japanese atmosphere at this Fukuoka kaiseki restaurant.
Moko
Chef-owner Alexis Moko blends neo-French cuisine with touches of Japanese regional elements in the heart of Kyoto.
Nijo Minami
After training for 25 years in the kitchen of the famed Gion Kawakami, Chef Minami Kengo swiftly earns his own Michelin star through course menus characterized by customizability and hospitality.
Shunseki Suzue
Relax and dine in the sophisticated ambiance of one of Kyoto's most expensive restaurants.
Maeda
Experience the elegance of royal dining at this 3-star Gion institution.
Umi
Once the holder of two Michelin stars at its prime, this sushi restaurant in Minami-Aoyama offers a wonderfully contemporary take on Edomae sushi.
Gion Nishi
Gion Nishi offers classic kaiseki dining with a beautiful collection of ceramic dishware.
Yasuke
Take a trip to south Osaka for one of the best value fine sushi meals in the city.
Takechiyo
Be amazed by a one-man show that produces delicious homemade dishes in the blink of an eye.
Nagahori Izakaya
Handpicked ingredients cooked with the finest technique, all explained to you by the master chef himself.
Royal Mouriya
A perfect place to try Kobe’s famous beef, cooked in front of guests on a teppanyaki grill and served with delicious seared vegetables.
Tokyo Shiba Tofuya Ukai
Located near Shiba Park, this tofu restaurant offers a serene and atmospheric space in which to dine on traditional tofu-centric kaiseki course meals. The restaurant processes Hokkaido soybeans at its own factory in Okutama.
Sushiryori Inose
Sushi dining in Shinagawa with fresh fish and top-quality nigiri, far from the pricey tourist traps of the inner city.
Jomon Roppongi
This classic izakaya specializes in Fukuoka grilled skewers — a pocket of rustic local vibes in glitzy Roppongi.
Dashin So-an
Just a short trip from Shinjuku or Shibuya nets you a premium handmade soba meal in bright and peaceful surroundings.
Imafuku
Take your pick of Kanto or Kansai sukiyaki, and watch your personal cook prepare gorgeous A5 wagyu beef right in front of you.
Ginza Sushi Fukuju
A return to tradition in the modern district of Ginza. Enjoy Edomae sushi that uses the finest hon-maguro bluefin tuna from suppliers all over Japan, from Hokkaido to Wakayama.
Sakuragawa
Get into the kaiseki and kappo cuisine at this refined yet traditional Kyoto-style restaurant located in the downtown area of the city.
A Happy Pancake Kyoto
A Happy Pancake Kyoto (Shiawase no Pancake) is a restaurant where you can have the best fluffy soufflé pancakes with manuka honey and Hokkaido milk cultured butter.
Sushi Ginza Onodera
An international ambassador for sushi culture, and one of the most respected names in the business, Chef Sakagami’s goal is to spread the gospel of Ginza’s fine-dining culture to the world. Visit him on home turf to enjoy the best of his cuisine.
Tonkatsu Hinata
By sourcing whole pigs, this Michelin-recognized Takadanobaba restaurant offers visitors an almost limitless variety of pork cuts. An optional order of curry lets diners turn the latter half of their meal into an entirely different dish.
Soba Rojina
Recessed from the street by Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, this formidable soba joint has the owner manually grinding the buckwheat in a stone mortar.
Tour d'Argent Tokyo
Nowhere in Japan can boast the same length of history and heritage as this 430 year old French brand.
Sky Restaurant 634
The standards are as high as the altitude at Tokyo’s highest restaurant, with fine French-Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki grilling.
Bird Land Ginza
This famous Ginza grilled chicken restaurant puts Japan’s favorite comfort food at the center of a hearty set menu.