Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo Restaurants(552)
SEAT RESERVATIONKourakuan
Bask in the sunset on the shores of Lake Biwa, accompanied by premium kaiseki cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONRakumi (River Retreat Garaku)
This kaiseki restaurant in the luxury hotel River Retreat Garaku uses an abundance of seasonal ingredients from Toyama’s mountains, rivers and sea. Enjoy 50 types of local sake and a complimentary dip in the hotel’s onsen after.
SEAT RESERVATIONTsukumo
In the historic Nara, master chef Nishihara maintains an old-school approach to his cooking and does the ancient capital’s tradition justice.
SEAT RESERVATIONHashimoto (Nihonbashi)
Experience the whole authentic kaiseki dining experience for less with this value deal.
SEAT RESERVATIONIzariya
Go back in time during a meal at one of the few places serving original Tosa cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONShinjuku Kyo Kaiseki Kakiden
For over 40 years, this Shinjuku restaurant has been serving Kyoto-style kaiseki and leading tea ceremonies in the heart of Tokyo. The building is literally founded on excellence, being designed by legendary architect Taniguchi Yoshiro.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Bengara
Gion Bengara offers diners the quintessential Kyoto experience in both atmosphere and food. Chef Noishiki Haruyuki creates beautiful courses that perfectly represent the old capital’s historic cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamazato (Hotel Okura Fukuoka)
Step back in time, as you enjoy the essential flavors of Japan’s seasons in this retro hotel dining room. Celebrate with the locals as you tuck into a homey space, fragrant with memories and fresh food.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkekure (Hotel Kaie)
Taste the passion and history of Japanese craftsmanship behind every meal at this restaurant in the Hotel Kaie. Surrounded by exquisite woodwork, the essence of Japan’s flavor and art come to life with every bite.
SEAT RESERVATIONNihon Ryori Wakabayashi
One of Tokyo’s foremost examples of Japanese fine dining. Wakabayashi’s head chef brings his years of experience in Michelin-starred restaurants into their original course dishes, highlighting the tastes of the seasons.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitaohji Shinagawa Saryo
With their private dining rooms, traditional Japanese hospitality and hearty dishes, Kitaohji Shinagawa Saryo creates an unforgettable family-style kaiseki dining experience for locals and newcomers alike.
SEAT RESERVATIONTonami
Experience the blend of traditional charm and contemporary flair at Tonami, a white-walled kaiseki restaurant nestled in Kagurazaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONKenrokutei
Dine like a wealthy feudal lord in the tranquil beauty of Japan's oldest fountain in Kenrokuen, where history meets culinary excellence.
COURSE MENUTosho
A beautiful garden and traditional sukiya-style architecture serve as the perfect backdrop for the seasonal kaiseki meals here at this Hiroshima restaurant, which aims to preserve the country’s storied culinary and architectural traditions.
SEAT RESERVATIONIkkon Uehara
A tiny but mighty kappo restaurant in Kyoto that serves true-to-tradition fares in tune with Japan’s micro-seasons.
SEAT RESERVATIONChoshoku Kishin
Japanese breakfast by way of Zen Buddhist teachings, this is the quintessential destination for a traditionalist "choshoku" in Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONIchihana
Led by chef Kawagishi, Ichihana offers an unforgettable sanctuary for kamameshi (pot rice dish) lovers in Kyoto with options ranging from classic to seasonal variations.
SEAT RESERVATIONShichiku Kiko
Sporting a bow tie and a smile, owner-chef Takami Murata welcomes you into his cozy restaurant, channeling the spirit of his hometown and seasonal Japanese dishes.
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.
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