Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo Restaurants(552)
SEAT RESERVATIONWaketokuyama
One of downtown Tokyo’s best Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurants, a favorite of locals for over 30 years.
SEAT RESERVATIONKioicho Fukudaya
Private room dining at a two Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant, a longtime a favorite of Japanese high society.
SEAT RESERVATIONKawahara
Exciting kaiseki which colors outside the lines — you’ll not know quite what to expect in each dish.
SEAT RESERVATIONNishitemma Nakamura
Flying the flag for female chefs in Japan, this Michelin-starred kaiseki chef presents a tour-de-force in fine seasonal dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONShoroku
Enjoy the rich flavors of Osaka cuisine in seasonal kaiseki dishes from a father-son kitchen team at Michelin-starred Shoroku.
SEAT RESERVATIONYashu Taku
One of Hiroshima’s best-value Michelin-starred traditional restaurants, with excellent fresh fish and counter dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONToka 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Hatano
A kaiseki which respects the traditions of the craft, and received two Michelin stars for its efforts.
SEAT RESERVATIONTokimune
Not a single detail was overlooked when crafting the ultimate traditional Japanese atmosphere at this Fukuoka kaiseki restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONArutokoro
What’s better than indulging in traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine in a remodeled space that used to be a local home?
SEAT RESERVATIONNijo 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.
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 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 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 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.
COURSE MENUHigashiyama Muku
The brainchild of a chef with a background in mechanical engineering, the Michelin-starred Higashiyama Muku places emphasis on a multi-sensory dining experience, as well as unadorned, natural flavors using traditional Japanese culinary techniques.
COURSE MENUTanimoto
A focus on simplicity and delicacy have landed Tanimoto a star in the Michelin Guide for two years. Relying on the basics, owner-chef Tanimoto Seiji wows diners with little more than rice, dashi-based dishes, and fresh seasonal ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONDen
Home-style cooking meets Michelin-worthy gastronomic flair right in the very heart of Tokyo.
COURSE MENUKawaramachi Izumiya
Opened in 1887, this riverside restaurant has become a Gifu institution renowned for its charcoal-grilled sweetfish, the highly prized fish delicacy often nicknamed "the queen of clear rivers."
COURSE MENUJushu
Kansai-style kappo cuisine that’s earned itself a Michelin star. Simplicity is at the heart of Chef Senzaki Masaaki’s cooking, letting the fresh ingredients from his home prefecture of Saga speak for themselves.
COURSE MENUThe Japanese Restaurant by the Ritz-Carlton Nikko
Easily one of Nikko's most popular restaurants, this aptly-named lakefront restaurant serves up the popular trinity of sushi, teppanyaki and kaiseki alike in the Ritz-Carlton Nikko.
SEAT RESERVATIONNihonryori Ichirin
Nihonryori Ichirin employs fresh Japanese produce to create omakase courses that fully represent the country’s beautiful seasons. These dishes are flavorful and paired perfectly with seasonal sake or tea, offering an unforgettable dining experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONMiyasaka
This Michelin-starred Japanese gem stands as a testament to the artistry and precision of Japanese cuisine, capturing the essence of seasons in each delicate dish.
COURSE MENUKawabun
The oldest restaurant in Nagoya, a meal at Kawabun is a cultural experience in its own right. Enjoy fine traditional dining in the surroundings of a ryōtei which has entertained the Nagoya elite for over 400 years.
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