Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo Restaurants(552)

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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: ¥48,000-99,000
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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: ¥19,000-20,000
Dinner: ¥30,000-38,000
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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: ¥18,000-19,000
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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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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Gion Fukushi

Subtraction and simplicity – the husband-wife team behind this pristine Michelin-starred restaurant delivers regionally focused kaiseki in the purest imagination in Kyoto’s storied geisha district.

Dinner: ¥29,000-30,000
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Shinsen Kappo Sanoya

Traditional kappo with modern gastronomic riffs — Shinsen Kappo Sanoya’s English-speaking chef adds a casual riff to his new-era kappo concept, serving traditional courses with playful flourishes.

Dinner: ¥30,000-31,000
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Higashiyama 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.

Dinner: ¥20,000-21,000
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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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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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TOKYO

Tanimoto

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.

Dinner: ¥35,000-36,000
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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: ¥15,000-55,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-55,000
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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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Kawaramachi 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."

Lunch: ¥9,000-17,000
Dinner: ¥9,000-17,000
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The 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.

Lunch: ¥9,000-16,000
Dinner: ¥27,000-28,000
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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: ¥18,000-19,000
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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: ¥13,000-22,000
Dinner: ¥13,000-22,000
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Jushu

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.

Dinner: ¥33,000-43,000
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Den

Home-style cooking meets Michelin-worthy gastronomic flair right in the very heart of Tokyo.

Lunch: ¥30,000-40,000
Dinner: ¥30,000-40,000
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Nihonryori 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.

Lunch: ¥25,000-30,000
Dinner: ¥25,000-30,000
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Yoyogi-Uehara Yu

The supplier comes first at this Yoyogi-Uehara kappo restaurant. Chef Yusuke Imoto’s culinary philosophy focuses on conveying the hard work and passion of his farmers, ranchers and fishermen to the customer with simple, unadorned dishes.

Lunch: ¥16,000-35,000
Dinner: ¥16,000-35,000
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HIROSHIMA

Nihonryori Takayama

At this traditional Japanese restaurant in Hiroshima, Chef Takayama pulls out all the stops to present an omakase course meal using local seafood, with the mission to “make people happy."

Dinner: ¥15,000-16,000
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Ganko Sanjo Honten

While its convenient riverside location, affordable prices and impeccable cuisine draw hundreds of customers a day, many also come to marvel at the traditional Japanese interiors of this Sanjo establishment.

Lunch: ¥12,000-20,000
Dinner: ¥12,000-20,000
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Wami Daisuke

Located in a residential area of Tokyo’s Shirokane district, this Kyoto-style ryotei offers a highly intimate dining experience almost like a supper club, and is frequented by some of Japan’s most famous celebrities.

Dinner: ¥13,000-20,000
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Horumonyaki Koei Honten

The oldest store in the Koei chain of horumonyaki restaurants, this Kabukicho restaurant is said to draw first-time visitors through the smell of grilling offal alone, and make them repeat customers through its affordable — and delicious — menu.

Lunch: ¥2,000-3,000
Dinner: ¥2,000-3,000
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Rokujo Kawarain San

Storytelling, tradition, and artistry underpin meals at Rokujo Kawarain San, a top-tier kaiseki venue with reasonable prices and seasonal menus.

Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-25,000
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OITA

Beppu Hirokado

Step out of the relaxing hot springs and into Hirokado for a food experience that is uniquely Oita. Enjoy an exclusive omakase course highlighting the region’s specialty produce, accompanied by handmade soba and delectable drinks.

Lunch: ¥20,000-25,000
Dinner: ¥25,000-30,000
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