Hassun feels like it has been polished by the passing of time, with a charming old-style air rarely felt in these times. The chef’s sharpened sensibilities create a dining experience that is the picture of Japanese refinement, and true to the restaurant’s name, Hassun has perfected the art of captur ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥15,500

~

CHILD

0

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

For 1-8

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Fascinated by the art of charcoal grilling, a Kyoto chef reimagines traditional kappo cuisine with style and originality. Using only the finest ingredients, Sumibikappou Ifuki’s signature dishes such as seared tuna and roast bear are perfected by his self-taught techniques and exquisite aesthetics. ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥24,000

~

CHILD

10

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

2-8 people

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Infused with the splendor of Hokkaido from the scenery surrounding you to every scrumptious bite, to dine at Nihonryori Komatsu is to be enchanted by the highest level of elegance, sophistication and Japanese hospitality. Making the most of the splendid riverside setting in the Maruyama Park ar ... (read more)

MICHELIN

1

STAR

PRICE

￥14,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

A treasure in these times beautifully combining nostalgic ambience and style with modern flair, this three-star Michelin Japanese restaurant presents simply delicious, clean cuisine featuring the very best Hokkaido has to offer. The joy of Hanakoji Sawada’s exquisite cuisine is matched by highly per ... (read more)

MICHELIN

3

STAR

PRICE

￥16,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Kyokaiseki Hachisen is a couple’s long pursuit for the ultimate kaiseki experience. From exquisite seasonal recipes to subtle details like hand-picked flowers, Masayoshi Amano and his wife have enchanted guests with their warm hospitality for thirty years. Curated by the chef who is also a Zen pries ... (read more)

PRICE

￥23,500

~

CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Committed to creating dishes he can truly call his own, the young and humble chef of Oryori Tsuji is on a mission to seek new ways to savor Japan’s seasonal delicacies. The subtle yet beautiful combination of ingredients, flavors and techniques is what makes this little one-star find so unique. Set ... (read more)

MICHELIN

1

STAR

PRICE

￥22,500

~

CHILD

12

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

For 2-6 person

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

In a relaxed yet authentic fashion, Gensai fuses the true essence of the two gourmet capitals, bringing together the rich seasonal finds and long-established techniques. Based in the historic port city of Kobe, the kappo restaurant has become an ultimate favorite among local foodies, extending its M ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥10,000

~

CHILD

10

& UP

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

For almost two decades, Azabu Yukimura has continued to evolve the long-established art of Kyoto cuisine in the heart of downtown Tokyo. From sweet fish in the summer to winter Hokkaido crabs, the three-star restaurant perfects seasonal flavors with refined recipes born out of conversations with its ... (read more)

MICHELIN

3

STAR

PRICE

￥53,500

~

CHILD

10

& UP

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Hidden deep in the criss-crossed streets of Nishi-Azabu, this specialist fugu puffer fish restaurant made its name in the seaside town of Usuki in Oita Prefecture before opening in the competitive restaurant environment of the Tokyo metropolis. One of only twelve three-Michelin star restaurants in T ... (read more)

MICHELIN

3

STAR

PRICE

￥32,500

~

CHILD

12

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

For 2-12 people

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Hidden in the lush mountain on the northeastern end of Kyoto, Hirasansou continues to evolve an old tradition. For over three generations, the small inn has greeted hikers who have made their way to savor seasonal catches like wild sweetfish and game meats. Set in a gorgeous decor that marries moder ... (read more)

PRICE

￥30,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

2

PEOPLE

~

True to the words of its creator, Azabu Kadowaki presents “a meal to remember.” Breaking old molds of expectations, Chef Toshiya Kadowaki transforms delicacies like white truffles and shark fins into entirely new experiences, where unconventional ideas meet classical techniques. No wonder so many go ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥51,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

2-7 people

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Set in a picturesque Kyoto riverside is a restaurant that brings a smile to all its guests. Warmly welcomed by the chef and his wife, Tokuwo curates a stunning traditional cuisine that embraces local flavors and authentic techniques. From the paintings on the wall to every piece of tableware, the me ... (read more)

PRICE

￥11,000

~

CHILD

0

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

For 3-6 People

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

2

PEOPLE

~

A visit to this reborn home of Japanese cuisine is a must! Deliciously filling the giant footprint left by Kasumicho Suetomi, the cuisine at Kasumicho Yamagami is superb already, so the future promises much excitement. The character of this eatery can be felt from the moment you spot the beautiful c ... (read more)

PRICE

￥35,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

For 2-6 People

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

For more than half a century, Ryotei Sagano has been refining a culinary experience that conveys the true essence of Japanese culture. Set in breaktaking traditional architecture overlooking the Naka River, the authentic kaiseki restaurant embraces every aspect of local craftsmanship and hospitality ... (read more)

MICHELIN

3

STAR

PRICE

￥13,500

~

CHILD

14

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Intricate, subtle yet sophisticated. These words not only describe the beautiful traditional dishes of Shirogane Nishida but the character of the master chef himself. With a passion to present the best of Fukuoka with an impressive culinary resume, Chef Shingo Nishida brings the region’s seasonal fl ... (read more)

PRICE

￥35,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

2-12 People

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Honkogetsu embodies the Japanese aesthetic, infusing its goodness into cuisine, tableware and setting, showcasing ingredients you may have never heard of before thanks to the creative mastery of Chef Anami. Despite being just six years away from his 75th birthday, which he suggests could be the goal ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

AWARDS

OAD Top 100+ Asia (68th/100)

PRICE

￥35,000

~

CHILD

15

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

2-6 people

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Loved and praised as “Sasaki Theater,” this one-and-only Japanese restaurant has become a long-run hit on the old strip of Gion. With charisma and passion, Chef Hiroshi Sasaki has transformed his kitchen into a stage where he performs a new kind of culinary entertainment, packed with fun and surpris ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥34,000

~

CHILD

13

& UP

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

As proved by his cuisine, Takeshi Kubo is a purist who believes in cooking with the best possible produce. From wild suppon turtle in the spring to mackerel pike in the winter, the chef of two-star Goryukubo knows when and where to look for the tastiest treasures across the Japanese seas. Curated on ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥50,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

For 4-6 People

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

A faithful recreation of Kyoto in the heart of Tokyo, Akasaka Kikunoi is the perfect place to escape the noise and frenetic pace of the metropolis. It is a sanctuary offering sumptuous Kyoto flavors. And not to be missed is the chance to sit at the counter and watch the chefs at work, an opportunity ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥29,000

~

CHILD

10

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

For 4-8 People

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

As if invited to a home of an old tea master, dining at Kiyama is like experiencing a culinary ritual. Treasuring the delicious well water they discovered on its Kyoto grounds, every dish of the seasonal kaiseki meal heightens your mindfulness and calls you to appreciate beauty in the simplest detai ... (read more)

MICHELIN

1

STAR

PRICE

￥29,000

~

CHILD

0

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

2-8 People

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

With pronounced seasonal flavors of Kyoto served at a perfectly modulated tempo, Roan Kikunoi offers the excitement of a live performance with front row seats at the counter of this talented chef. Found in a busy pocket of Kyoto off Shijo Boulevard, there is a unique energy and casual feel here. Whi ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥20,000

~

CHILD

10

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Orchestrated by a true master of Japanese culture, the kaiseki at Tominokoji Yamagishi goes far beyond a culinary experience. Surrounded by perfected traditions of tea ceremony, flower arrangement and calligraphy, this superb Kyoto restaurant will promise you a renewed and profound appreciation for ... (read more)

MICHELIN

1

STAR

PRICE

￥26,500

~

CHILD

12

& UP

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Exquisite and flawless – Kikunoi has perfected everything from the garden to the restaurant building, tableware, and of course, cuisine. A veritable “living museum”, this traditional Japanese haute-cuisine restaurant has furnishings and decorations that take your breath away at every turn. At once h ... (read more)

MICHELIN

3

STAR

PRICE

￥25,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

2

PEOPLE

~

With a promise to preserve Japanese culture, Kashiwaya offers authentic kaiseki cuisine and heavenly hospitality. Reflecting its deep appreciation for tea ceremony and traditional art, the three-star restaurant offers a true experience of Wabisabi—an ancient aesthetics that finds beauty in imperfect ... (read more)

MICHELIN

3

STAR

PRICE

￥24,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

2

PEOPLE

~

Wrapped in a warm atmosphere, Taian serves three-star Japanese Kaiseki—but without the formality. Replacing old rules with openness, Chef Takahata marries the best of traditional and modern, creating an inviting and beautiful experience for everyone. Taian sits on a quiet street in Nagahoribash ... (read more)

MICHELIN

3

STAR

PRICE

￥20,000

~

CHILD

16

& UP

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Miyasaka is a rarity in Tokyo, steeped in the seasons, flavors and colors of Kyoto kaiseki cuisine. From the chic interior and stunning presentation, to deep flavors that speak of the season, and warm hospitality, Miyasaka envelops you in a true Japanese dining experience, exemplifying the beauty of ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

AWARDS

OAD Top 100+ Asia (59th/100)

PRICE

￥37,500

~

CHILD

12

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

1-4 people

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Far from Tokyo in Kanazawa is an English-speaking celebrity chef who draws famous chefs from around the world to taste his two-star Michelin cuisine and engage in fascinating conversation. Your imagination flows as you stroll the streets of the charming former samurai town to Zeniya to enjoy the hig ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥19,500

~

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

2－10

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Steeped in Japanese aesthetics and hospitality, Kagurazaka Ishikawa interlaces seasons, produce and space for a perfectly relaxing and memorable dinner. With a beaming smile to welcome you, this three-star Michelin kaiseki cuisine is created from a place of great warmth and love. Chef Ishikawa’s own ... (read more)

MICHELIN

3

STAR

AWARDS

OAD Top 100+ Asia (11th/100)

PRICE

￥40,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

2-6

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Pure and refined, bringing innate flavors to life, dining at Ren is a chance to meditate on the bounties afforded by Japan’s rich natural environment and the skilful and delicious simplicity of true Japanese cuisine. True to the name ‘Ren’, lotus flowers floating on a pond, the cuisine is deeply sat ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥30,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

With exquisite balance and an element of surprise enveloping a deep Japanese core, Kohaku has the youngest three-star Michelin chef in Japan, but its unparalleled appeal cannot be measured in any amount of stars. The beautiful harmony of a dining experience at Kohaku exemplifies the true spirit of J ... (read more)

MICHELIN

3

STAR

AWARDS

OAD Top 100+ Asia (31st/100)

PRICE

￥34,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Exquisitely plated two star Michelin Kyoto cuisine created by an Okinawan chef, paired with an unparalleled sake selection – the intimate Matayoshi fills both your heart and your belly. It is the synergy of elements in the Matayoshi dining experience that make it simply wonderful. Matayoshi off ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥30,500

~

CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

2-8 People

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Enjoyed by many for 450 years and breathtakingly beautiful in its elegant simplicity, Hyotei sweeps you away in the moment and takes you on a journey. Kaiseki cuisine that weaves progress with the wisdom and traditions of many generations before, Hyotei offers haute cuisine fitting with these times ... (read more)

MICHELIN

3

STAR

PRICE

￥32,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

For 2-30 People

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

2

PEOPLE

~

The complexity of Japanese simplicity, subtle flavors and artistry, in a setting that peaks the senses: CHIHANA epitomises the kaiseki dining experience and leaves you with the sense that now you have encountered true Kyoto hospitality. Once inside, you are surrounded by tea house aesthetics of ... (read more)

PRICE

￥26,500

~

CHILD

10

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

For 4-8 People

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Authentic simplicity. This earnest chef of traditional Kyoto kaiseki cuisine knows that true goodness comes from within. At Oryori Hayashi, from the ingredients to tableware and the chef himself, every aspect of the dining experience is genuine and real, and discerning customers can tell the differe ... (read more)

MICHELIN

1

STAR

PRICE

￥26,500

~

CHILD

12

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

For 2-4 People

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Full sensory stimulation. Delicious, beautiful, and playful creations, and the elegant setting in which you dine make Suetomo an experience your senses will never let you forget. Overflowing with hospitality, your every need will be met and every taste desire satiated. Walk down Hanami-koji lane ... (read more)

MICHELIN

1

STAR

PRICE

￥29,000

~

CHILD

0

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

For 2-6 People

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Secrets are hard to keep when something is this good. The perfect combination of creative cuisine, atmosphere and omotenashi mesmerizes gourmands from around Japan, but only the luckiest can get in. If you are one of the fortunate few to walk down the dotted stone pathway and through the sliding doo ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

AWARDS

OAD Top 100+ Asia (8th/100)

PRICE

￥41,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

For 4-8 People

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~

Be treated to quality without a trace of ego – genuine goodness with special touches infused into delicious dishes and heart-warming service. The Harajuku and Jingumae area of Tokyo are more likely to evoke images of the crowded Takeshita-dori shopping street, funky clothing stores, and eclectic you ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥41,000

~

CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

For 4-6 People

MIN GUESTS

2

PEOPLE

~

Approachable and affordable kaiseki served by a formidable pair. This chef and tea ceremony teacher husband-and-wife team serve the best in delicate Kyoto flavors at unbelievable value, tucked away in the pocket of a building in the middle of bustling Akasaka. While the flavors will awaken you to th ... (read more)

PRICE

￥26,500

~

CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

MIN GUESTS

2

PEOPLE

~

Many a Tokyo artist and hipster have supped at this cherry wood counter. Tucked away in a pocket of Nishi Azabu, right in the thick of the bustling bar district, is a cosy and private eatery called Tokuyama. The very humble and jolly chef serves up delicious seafood creations with market-fresh ingre ... (read more)

PRICE

￥27,500

~

CHILD

0

& UP

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

~