Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo Restaurants(552)
SEAT RESERVATIONKoikiryori Aji Manso
Some restaurants stand against the test of time — Koikiryori Aji Manso thrives with it, so head here for a historic meal led by one of Japan’s most acclaimed chefs.
SEAT RESERVATIONHigashichaya 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Shinohara
Leaving his life in Shiga behind, Chef Shinohara Takemasa moved to Tokyo to bring the taste of the Kansai country to Tokyo, and ended up winning two Michelin stars for his efforts.
SEAT RESERVATIONOgata
Kimono-shop-turned-restaurant serving an enticing blend of old and new, with two Michelin stars.
SEAT RESERVATIONMizai
One of the best Japanese restaurants in the world, in the serene setting of Kyoto’s cherry blossom park.
SEAT RESERVATIONKohaku
Chef Koizumi Koji is the youngest chef in Japan to hold three Michelin stars. At his Kagurazaka restaurant Kohaku, he uses unorthodox combinations of ingredients not usually found in traditional kaiseki to phenomenal effect.
SEAT RESERVATIONSeizan
Inventive kaiseki dining, with a focus on exquisite soups.
SEAT RESERVATIONMakimura
This restaurant may no longer have its astounding three Michelin stars, but it's definitely not due to lack of ability or deliciousness. Now referral-only, Makimura continues to delight regulars with its simple kaiseki cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONKagurazaka Ishikawa
Chef Ishikawa Hideki may be the owner of several Michelin-starred restaurants, but his first independent kaiseki restaurant, the three-Michelin-starred Kagurazaka Ishikawa, will always remain foremost in his heart.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Owatari
Indulge in authentic Kyoto cuisine with immaculate service.
SEAT RESERVATIONYonemasu
Reserve your seat for one of the hottest-ticket restaurants in Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Sasaki
Michelin three-star flair adds an entertaining edge to this outstanding traditional restaurant, where there’s never a dull moment.
SEAT RESERVATIONNakashima
The only three Michelin-starred restaurant in Hiroshima is a haven of all-natural, relaxing, delicious dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONHigashiyama Yoshihisa
Eclectic doesn't begin to describe the ever-changing menu at this Kyoto kaiseki, where the menu jetsets around the globe.
SEAT RESERVATIONKikunoi Honten
There’s simply nowhere with the history, tradition, and quality of this three Michelin-starred palace of Kyoto fine dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONIsshisoden Nakamura
This three-Michelin-starred Kyoto kaiseki restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in the country!
SEAT RESERVATIONRyuGin
Having held three Michelin stars for almost 15 years, this kaiseki restaurant boldly experiments with omakase courses that use nothing but the finest ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONKikunoi Roan
Experience the four seasons with a twist through well-decorated kaiseki courses in the heart of Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONKanda
Receiving three Michelin stars in the first-ever Michelin Guide Tokyo, Kanda has held on to them for more than 15 years, thanks to the expert skill and dedication of head chef Kanda Hiroyuki.
SEAT RESERVATIONArakicho Tatsuya
A kappo restaurant run by a warm and welcoming owner with fantastic seafood dishes and fresh seasonal ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyotei Susaki
One of the last reserves of tea ceremony-inspired Sowaryu Honzen cuisine in the entire country, this Michelin-starred Gifu restaurant
SEAT RESERVATIONOkina
Rich in tradition and fresh in ingredients, this Kyoto-style restaurant has been around for more than five decades, creating local masterpieces for their respected guests.
SEAT RESERVATIONJiki Miyazawa
Don’t judge the book by its cover – the simplistic presentation of the dishes at this Kyoto restaurant does not define their true flavors.
SEAT RESERVATIONShun'ai Sasaki
Take your fill of meat dishes in the form of kaiseki ryori in the city where this style of cuisine originated.
SEAT RESERVATIONKinobu
Experience a nostalgia in taste mixed in the revolutionizing flavors of the kaiseki dishes at this ryotei.
SEAT RESERVATIONYusokuryori Mankamero
A tenth-generation traditional Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, where centuries-old traditions are kept burning strong.
SEAT RESERVATIONIroha
Osaka’s signature kappo dining style is executed to perfection at this top city-center restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONKaishoku Shimizu
Skillfully cooked — flavorful — reasonably priced. This kaiseki restaurant ticks all of the above and more.
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