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Yakiniku Kappo Note
This niku-kappo restaurant in upscale Azabu-Juban prepares course after course of succulent A5-grade wagyu beef right before diners' eyes.
Dinner: ¥35,000-60,000
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Tozentei
The Watanabe family brings fictional kaiseki cuisine to life at their Michelin-starred Kyoto restaurant, located conveniently near the Kinkaku-ji Temple and Arashiyama bamboo grove.
Lunch: ¥18,000-20,000
Dinner: ¥29,000-53,000
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Funaokayama Shimizu
These Michelin-starred kaiseki course menus feature the best ingredients from Japan, but the rice is the real star. Made with Kyoto groundwater from Daitokuji Temple, it is fluffy, fragrant and cooked to perfection in an earthenware pot.
Dinner: ¥21,000-41,000
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Shojin Ryori Daigo
Holding two Michelin stars for a 15-year streak, the traditional vegetarian cuisine at this Tokyo restaurant was called "the best shojin ryori in the world" by The World's 50 Best Restaurants.
Lunch: ¥15,000-20,000
Dinner: ¥25,000-40,000
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Seiwasou
The beautiful Edo period architecture of Seiwasou draws many guests to its gardens, and the traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine keeps them at the table.
Lunch: ¥7,000-43,000
Dinner: ¥18,000-43,000
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Ogawa (Nakagyo)
The flavors of tradition are still prominent in the dishes of this Japanese restaurant that is always seeking to evolve.
Lunch: ¥4,800-11,000
Dinner: ¥28,000-30,000
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Godan Miyazawa
Learn a thing or two about Japanese history during an innovative omakase course dinner.
Lunch: ¥14,850-19,800
Dinner: ¥22,000-22,000
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Noguchi Tsunagu
Notorious for being nearly impossible to book, the former two-Michelin-starred Kyotenjin Noguchi has since opened a sister store in Noguchi Tsunagu, offering the same critically-acclaimed cuisine and stellar quality.
Lunch: ¥12,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Nikukappo Futago
This restaurant in The Junei Hotel Kyoto serves high-quality wagyu beef in a dizzying number of different ways, from stewed to grilled to even raw, each one more delicious than the last.
Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen
Admire the Keicho-era grounds and intricate architecture of this historic Kyoto residence, before tucking into wagyu sukiyaki or kaiseki with seasonal ingredients.
Lunch: ¥14,000-55,000
Dinner: ¥14,000-55,000
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Kanazawa Gyokusentei
Sitting at the foot of a scenic hill within Kanazawa's historic Gyokusen-en Garden, Gyokusentei embodies the soul of Japanese kaiseki and Kanazawa’s deep-rooted heritage.
Lunch: ¥12,000-21,000
Dinner: ¥16,000-28,000
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Nishijin Fujiyoshi
Despite being a bit further out from center city, this Japanese restaurant run by a husband and wife team needs no introduction as they serve dishes inspired by their views of the world.
Lunch: ¥9,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-13,000
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Taian
Three Michelin star kaiseki restaurant in Osaka, run by a chef with a forward-thinking philosophy.
Dinner: ¥20,000-24,000
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Mikuri
Perfect for wine lovers, Mikuri adds a western twist to omakase courses by harmoniously combining carefully crafted course dinners with wine.
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Nihonbashi Toyoda
While most traditional Japanese restaurants are descended from the Kyoto school, Nihonbashi Toyoda proudly keeps the flame of Edomae cuisine burning. The food of fishermen and dock workers, it is characterized by a stronger, more robust taste.
Lunch: ¥30,000-50,000
Dinner: ¥30,000-50,000
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Ginza Ugai
Gratitude drives every service here at this Ginza kaiseki restaurant. Chef Ryogo Fujii’s mastery of umami, sweetness and bitterness augments the choice quality of his ingredients, all sourced from an extensive network of suppliers across the country.
Dinner: ¥37,000-38,000
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Minokichi Shijo Kawaramachi
Kaiseki in its birthplace, a meal at one of the oldest establishments to serve it — the 300-year-old Minokichi brand returns to Kyoto, now serving ultra-seasonal kaiseki in Kawaramachi to showcase the city's culinary splendor.
Lunch: ¥13,000-17,000
Dinner: ¥13,000-17,000
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Shunwaseki Uoman Nishi-Umeda Main Branch
From Nagasaki to Hokkaido, Shunwaseki Uoman has direct access to Japan’s freshest seafood. Beautifully plated and served up kaiseki-style, each course is then perfectly paired with the restaurant’s formidable sake selection.
Lunch: ¥10,000-11,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-11,000
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Waketokuyama
One of downtown Tokyo’s best Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurants, a favorite of locals for over 30 years.
Dinner: ¥15,000-19,999
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Kawahara
Exciting kaiseki which colors outside the lines — you’ll not know quite what to expect in each dish.
Lunch: ¥8,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Shoroku
Enjoy the rich flavors of Osaka cuisine in seasonal kaiseki dishes from a father-son kitchen team at Michelin-starred Shoroku.
Lunch: ¥5,000-6,000
Dinner: ¥8,000-10,000
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Ryoriya Shogetsuan
A refined Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant with some English support, a refined atmosphere, and beautiful seasonal dishes.
Dinner: ¥10,000-14,999
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Oryori Hatano
A kaiseki which respects the traditions of the craft, and received two Michelin stars for its efforts.
Lunch: ¥20,000-30,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Nijo 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.
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Seisoka
Be rejuvenated by the peaceful atmosphere while dining at the most outstanding traditional kaiseki restaurant.
Lunch: ¥7,700-16,500
Dinner: ¥27,500-38,500
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Minokichi Karasuma Shijo
An institution with over 300 years of history behind it, Minokichi’s Karasuma Shijo branch holds the same reputation for luxurious Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine as the original, with decadent dishes like softshell turtle hotpot and grilled Kobe beef.
Lunch: ¥13,000-25,000
Dinner: ¥13,000-25,000
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Fukudaya
Private room dining at a 2 star kaiseki restaurant which has long been a favorite of Japanese high society.
Lunch: ¥22,000-55,000
Dinner: ¥33,000-55,000
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Rakushin
Playful interpretations of classics from a Michelin-starred chef who takes a philosophical approach to his art.
Lunch: ¥6,000-8,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Recent Reviews from Guests1 / 3
Best food I have ever had experienced
MICHAIL ANGELOS BIKOULIS
October 30, 2024
Yakiniku Kappo Note
Restaurant in Tokyo
Awesome food and atmosphere. Had lots of fun and enjoyed all of it!
Ryan Patten
October 29, 2024
Minokichi Karasuma Shijo
Restaurant in Kyoto
Traditional and elegant restaurant in a quiet neighborhood. Food was incredible and, although the english speaking waitress was not always availabe, they managed to let us know what was on our dishes. Highly recomended restaurant
CARLOS SARRIA
October 24, 2024
Seiwasou
Restaurant in Kyoto
A very welcoming restaurant from start to finish and the food was exceptional too. I would recommend this to anyone that’s after a fine dining experience. We even got a photo with one of the chefs afterward :)
Jacob Daniel
October 24, 2024
Noguchi Tsunagu
Restaurant in Kyoto
Myself and my partner were blown away by the quality of the food and hospitality from the staff. It was exceptional!
Tremaine Mako
October 24, 2024
Yakiniku Kappo Note
Restaurant in Tokyo
Kaiseki Restaurants in Tokyo
There is no more authentic Japanese dining experience than kaiseki. This iconic cuisine is the pinnacle of refinement, in which culinary auteurs present the best ingredients of the season in a series of small dishes for an exclusive audience of diners.
Since kaiseki is based so much on the seasons and the individual chef’s inspiration, you’ll never know exactly what to expect. One dish could be a grilled sweet-fish treat cooked over a burning pit of coals, the next a platter of wild vegetable tempura harvested just that very morning. One thing you can always expect, however, is gorgeous presentation. Inspired by traditional Japanese tea ceremony, kaiseki was developed in old Kyoto as a feast for each and every one of the senses.
If that all sounds very fancy, that’s because it kind of is! The very best kaiseki restaurants in Japan have three Michelin stars and waiting lists up to two years long, meaning kaiseki can often seem sealed off inside highly exclusive circles. But don’t despair — with plenty of top kaiseki restaurants to choose from, our English-language restaurant reservation service gives you the inside track to access this fascinating world of tantalizing tradition. What are you waiting for?