Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo Restaurants(557)
SEAT RESERVATIONSuigyo Murabayashi
In a dining landscape seemingly obsessed with going above and beyond, the owner-chef strikes an unusual chord among food critics with his admiration for fish at its most pared back.
SEAT RESERVATIONPontocho Fujita
Three floors of dining offer an opportunity to taste Kyoto’s cuisine at its best, using expert cooking techniques and seasonal ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONNiku Kaiseki Yukawa
The word wagyu brings to mind images of Kobe and Mie, but wagyu from the Hokuriku region — like the variety served at this restaurant — is just as prized, especially as the centerpiece of Kaga-style cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyoryori Haku
Attention to seasonality, detail, and tradition are the hallmarks of this Kyoto establishment. Here, history perfumes the tatami and lacquered tableware that frame every exquisite dish.
SEAT RESERVATIONEbitei Bekkan
Just west of Toyama Castle is this former two Michelin-starred restaurant, which showcases the finest seafood, wine and sake of the Hokuriku region through simple dishes in traditional kaiseki style.
SEAT RESERVATIONBang Bang
One of Niseko Hirafu ski resorts’ first Japanese izakaya, Bang Bang offers yakitori and fresh and seasonal Hokkaido seafood and vegetables in an intimate, mountain hut-style venue at the bottom of the slopes.
SEAT RESERVATIONIpponsugi Kawashima
A former Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in a Tangible Cultural Property on the Noto Peninsula, Kawashima’s golden dashi is made so skilfully, it’s said to rival that of the masters in Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONKappo Muroi
Tributing its name to his father, Muroi Go emerges in Nishi-Azbu to bring Kappo Muroi, where he offers Michelin-starred, counter-style multicourse dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONKikka-So
Originally designed as a private villa for the Imperial Family, Kikka-So, located in the historic Fujiya Hotel, serves seasonal kaiseki worthy of royalty.
COURSE MENUTakao Kinsuitei
A traditional Japanese inn in the Kyoto mountains, offering Kyoto-style kaiseki meals, and dishes like wild boar hotpot next to the rushing waters of the Kiyotaki River.
SEAT RESERVATIONTeryori Kikuchi
The views and the food at this Shiogama hillside kaiseki restaurant are matched in beauty.
SEAT RESERVATIONIchi
Japanese kappo cooking which is designed to help you relax and be at ease — try their signature curry and fish shabu shabu!
SEAT RESERVATIONIto
French-influenced Japanese cuisine might just be the future of the craft — see for yourself at this top Kyoto kaiseki restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONShunseki Suzue
Relax and dine in the sophisticated ambiance of one of Kyoto's most expensive restaurants.
SEAT RESERVATIONYanagiya
Get in touch with your primal side in rural Gifu, at a unique restaurant with private fire pits.
SEAT RESERVATIONMaeda
Experience the elegance of royal dining at this 3-star Gion institution.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Nishi
Gion Nishi offers classic kaiseki dining with a beautiful collection of ceramic dishware.
SEAT RESERVATIONTakechiyo
Be amazed by a one-man show that produces delicious homemade dishes in the blink of an eye.
SEAT RESERVATIONKigawa
This Kyoto-style dining experience in Osaka is a special one, made great by the zest of the artistic touch.
SEAT RESERVATIONOkazaki Nishikoenmae
The home base of one of Sendai’s top Michelin starred chefs, where you can try the best of the Tohoku region in seasonal dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONSakuragawa
Get into the kaiseki and kappo cuisine at this refined yet traditional Kyoto-style restaurant located in the downtown area of the city.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamazato (Hotel Okura Kobe)
Dine on a variety of Japanese cuisine, from tempura and sushi, in a gorgeous Japanese garden in the middle of the Hotel Okura Kobe. The seasonal course menus change with the picturesque views.
SEAT RESERVATIONKimoto
Kimoto offers quality traditional kaiseki in an ultra-stylish setting.
SEAT RESERVATIONMatsukawa
This kaiseki dining restaurant raises the bar for elite eateries with its extreme privacy and unconventional, one-of-a-kind creations.
SEAT RESERVATIONIida
Touch, feel, and taste the essence of ancient Japanese culture at this top Kyoto kaiseki restaurant
SEAT RESERVATIONDoujin
If you can get your foot in the door at this in-demand Gion kaiseki restaurant, you’ll never want to leave.
SEAT RESERVATIONHoshino
The tastes of Kyoto presented with total authenticity by one of its best ever culinary exports.
SEAT RESERVATIONHonkogetsu
If you’re looking for a historic taste of Japan in Osaka, Honkogetsu is the place to go.
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