Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo Restaurants(552)
Asaba Ryokan
Enjoy the peace of a monastic life, without the austerity, at this high-class inn and restaurant.
Hassun
True fidelity to tradition is on show at this long-running Gion favorite — come see for yourself.
Kaniyoshi
Enjoy the pick of the crab harvest right from the source, served up by an owner-chef of many talents.
Miyamasou
The picturesque valleys north of Kyoto house one of the best restaurants in the region.
Shokuzen Abe
Authentic Kyoto vegetables, charcoal grilled to perfection — this Ginza restaurant offers a true taste of the old capital.
Iwasaki
A true family affair, this Kyoto restaurant has been recongized for their traditional kaiseki.
Tagawa
Michelin-starred kaiseki dining which focuses on appreciating the simple beauty of all-natural ingredients.
TOBIUME
Tour the mountains, coasts, and forests of Kyushu with one of the island’s best kappo chefs.
Miyamoto
Dignified dining at one of Osaka’s best traditional Kyo-ryori restaurants.
Akasaka Kikunoi
The king of Kyoto kaiseki has come to Tokyo, with a two-Michelin-star restaurant exuding class and tradition.
Itamae Kappo Hanaichi
Top kaiseki dining in Nagoya, from perhaps the most humble Michelin-starred restaurant owners in the country.
Gion Matayoshi
Dramatic yet dignified dining — that’s what’s on offer at this 2 Michelin star kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto’s historic Gion.
Tenjinbashi Aoki
The bounty of the mountains and oceans find their way to the plates of this 2-star Osaka institution.
Wagokoro Izumi
Taste the difference made by directly-sourced meat and fish, transformed into authentic Kyo-ryori dishes.
Oryori Sato
Two Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant which presents the dishes of Kyoto in distinctly Kyushu styles.
Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama
Few kaiseki restaurants can claim three Michelin stars, but this Osaka institution is one of them.
Shinbashi Sasada
World-class Japanese-style dining is the order of the day at this central Tokyo restaurant, alongside ultra-fresh produce.
Zeshin
Top cooking and service tick all the boxes at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Osaka with exciting inventive dishes thrown in for good measure.
Aji Arai
Premium seafood kappo dining which draws from the rich waters off the shore of Kyushu and beyond.
Takada Hassho
True greats never stop learning, which is why this Gifu restaurant is among the best kaiseki restaurants in the country.
Nijojo Furuta
You won’t be bored for a single second when you sit at the counter of this creative kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto.
Kakoukamoto
Muse upon the changing of the seasons while filling up on some incredible Michelin-starred Japanese dishes.
Seika Kobayashi
Ultra-exclusive and ultra-delicious — this traditional dining restaurant in Shinjuku ward is one to put at the top of your list.
Imoto
Top tier Kyo-ryori at a very reasonable price, in the seaside city of Fukuoka.
Awai Joun
A beef-centric kaiseki meal is probably the best way to enjoy authentic Japanese wagyu in Nagoya.
Hyotei
A living museum to Kyoto’s culinary and cultural history, a meal at this 3 Michelin-starred former temple and teahouse is one to remember forever.
Azabu Kadowaki
A consistent feature on the World's Top 50 Restaurants and regular recipient of three stars in the Michelin Guide Tokyo, Kadowaki's traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki, or kyokaiseki, is beyond reproach.
Kaiseki Tsujitome
The holder of two Michelin stars for over 12 years, this Akasaka restaurant just outside the eastern grounds of the Imperial Palace has a surprisingly freeform approach to traditional kaiseki — even in spite of its 100-plus years of history.