Restaurants(3911)
La Terrasse Irisee
Behind its wooden door, is a romantic French dining experience in Nara over looking the water, will satisfy guests who desire savoring carefully selected French and local ingredients.
Sushi Kawashima
In a region well known for being distant from the sea, Nara’s Sushi Kawashima takes creative liberties that cut a stark but celebrated line in the world of fine dining.
Da Terra
After renovating part of his family’s century-old house into a dining room, Chef Nakai invites guests to sample some of the 100 vegetables from his family farm in his signature Michelin-starred omakase course.
Kaiseki Morimoto
In a sleepy town where Japan’s first emperor ascended the throne, a Michelin-starred chef remains rooted in simplicity and sincerity.
Lega’
Sugawara Shuga's love for Italian food and his home country radiates through this stalwart restaurant in Katsuragi, which received a coveted Michelin star in 2024.
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.
Primo Passo
In a prime location between Ginza and Tsukiji, Michelin-starred Primo Passo adds umami to classic Italian cuisine, with a tapestry of pasta dishes forming the foundation of the chef’s omakase courses.
Yakitori Takahashi
Yakitori Takahashi in historical Nihonbashi has earned a cult following and one Michelin star for its simple yet delectable yakitori using premium-raised game fowl and chicken carefully grilled and lightly smoked to perfection.
Yama
The dessert-only kaiseki course at Tokyo’s Michelin-starred Yama introduces new layers of sophisticated sweetness with plates centered on seasonal fruits.
Hanagatami (Ritz-Carlton Osaka)
This restaurant may be the most famous for its Michelin-starred tempura, but a dizzying array of other counters like tempura, teppanyaki, sushi and even traditional irori-yaki charcoal grilling make this a comprehensive Japanese culinary experience.
Nishino
Great value Michelin dining at one of Osaka’s best kaiseki restaurants, from a top name on the city’s food scene.
Takoyasu
Pufferfish in fall and winter, eel and sea bass in summer and spring; this Osaka seafood restaurant is the place to be year-round.
Sushi Harasho
Osaka’s leading sushi restaurant, where you can enjoy the craft in its purest form.
Kikusaiko
A kaiseki restaurant in Oita which draws in the very best that the region has to offer, in the elegant surroundings of an upmarket hotel.
Sushi Yoshida
Classy, high-quality dining is the priority of this reputable Kyushu sushi restaurant, with one Michelin star.
Kira Honten
Move aside Kobe and Matsusaka beef — make way for the premium Saga beef, one of the most premium brands of wagyu beef in Japan.
Mitsuki
Combine the products of Tottori city with the craftsmanship of Kyoto and the result is this exquisite traditional restaurant.
Tempura Koizumi Takano
Fresh seafood from Toyama Bay like white shrimp and firefly squid are battered lightly in Kansai style, then fried in 100% safflower oil at this former Michelin-starred restaurant.
Tenryuji Temple Shigetsu
Stop by Shigetsu for a unique Buddhist dining experience with nutritious and delicious vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes.