Kinobu, located in Shijo, Kyoto, offers a serene atmosphere beyond its entrance which feels worlds a...

Founded in 1939 by its first proprietress, Ms. Machi Fukuda, who named it “Fukudaya” wit...

In Japan, the casual term for “friends” or “close friends” is Dachi, and ...

In the quiet neighborhood of Meguro, Tokyo, away from the city’s hustle, stands a tranquil bui...

Okasho, a long-established Kyoto restaurant with over 130 years of tradition, was founded in 1887 as...

Chef-owner Nobu Okamoto grew up in a sushi restaurant family in Niigata Prefecture, where he watched...

Chef Yosuke Otsuka, head chef and owner of Oryori Otsuka Yosuke, hails from Kurume in Fukuoka Prefec...

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Roppongi, Shojin Sougo has been enchanting guests since its opening ...

Kappo dining traditionally evokes an intimate counter experience, where chefs craft exquisite Japane...

After operating in Kobe for 12 years and being featured in the Michelin Guide Hyogo 2016 Special Edi...

Discover the essence of Kyoto at Ginza Fujiyama, where tradition meets innovation under the meticulo...

Ogawa, originally founded in Gion and now relocated to a standalone building in Karasuma Oike, is th...

Chef Akihiro Yamada earned a Michelin star (Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka 2022) in a mere year-and-a-ha...

Chef Keisuke Mifune began his training at the renowned restaurant “Ajikitcho” in Osaka, ...

Sui Ohya first opened for business in Shinsaibashi in 2011 and then relocated to its current locatio...

Kagurazaka Kouseki is a reservation-only urban hideawa which offers an exquisite dining experience. ...

Zenbei Yoshida, the owner of Kitakura Zenryomaru, was born in Kitaura, Miyazaki as the son of a fish...

Located in Hamamatsucho in Tokyo, Kurogi is a highly-renowned Japanese cuisine establishment run by ...

Founded in 1856, Shimogamo Saryo is located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shimogamo Shrine. A...

Nishino is a traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant located in the business district of Higobashi i...

Kitcho was first opened by Mr. Teiichi Yuki in Osaka in 1930, who incorporated his deep understandin...

It is nearly impossible to get a reservation at many restaurants in Kyoto without a referral. The pu...

After six years of training in Japanese cuisine and another six years honing his skills in French cu...

Established in 1659, Kaga Cuisine Akasaka Asada has a history spanning over 350 years and its culina...

Edo Ryori refers to the culinary traditions which were developed in Edo (present-day Tokyo) during t...

In admiration towards his father who was a top Japanese chef himself, Chef Kakoiyama began his culin...

Opened in July 2022, Otsuki is a traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant located just a 3-minute wal...

Kaishoku Shimizu has been continuously awarded 1 Michelin star since 2010. The name “Kaishoku&...

In Japan, there is something called “Nijūshi Sekki”, which divides each of the four sea...

Conveniently located at a few minute’s walk from Susukino Station in Sapporo is Matsukura, a l...

Salon de Muge opened in 2017 right nearby Kikunoi’s main restaurant so that guests could exper...

Open for business as an “Ochaya” since the last days of the Edo Period of the mid-1800s, Tsudaro...

“A small stone-paved path, lined by bamboo trees which suddenly appears in the middle of Akasa...

“Is this a restaurant or a museum?” is a question many visitors have when stepping into ...

Even after being renamed Honami, this long-standing establishment and its second-generation owner Ch...

Ryosho opened in January of 2022 and it took less than a year for it to receive 2 Michelin stars. Th...

Created with the freshest and most in-season ingredients found in the nature of the alpine region of...

After many years of rigorous training at Honkogetsu, the famous establishment in Osaka considered to...

Chef Shigeru Muroi is a vastly-experienced and respected English-speaking chef who first earned his ...

Chef Masaki Izumi, who was said to be the best apprentice from the former renowned Japanese restaura...

The very first restaurant in the history of Nara to be listed in the Michelin Guide as 3 stars and c...

Yakumo Saryo is a unique dining space owned by the renowned designer Shinichiro Ogata, known for his...

After receiving his training at a number of renowned restaurants such as Wakuden and Toriimoto, the ...

Tucked within a quiet temple located in Kyoto, Kanga-an is a restaurant where you can indulge in veg...

Michelin 2-Star Japanese restaurant Roan Kikunoi, the sister restaurant of Michelin 3-Star Kikunoi H...

In 2013, “Washoku” traditional Japanese cuisine was added to UNESCO’s Intangible C...

To spread the message of the beauty of Kyoto’s culture and tradition to the world through its ...

Originally opening in a back street of Roppongi in 2003 as small Japanese restaurant, Nihonryori Ryu...

“Kyoto Kamogawa Nouryou-Yuka”; Kyoto’s summer tradition passed down from the cultu...

This traditional Japanese cuisine establishment was opened by a chef who spent years training and ho...

Experience authentic Yuba and Hamo Kaiseki cuisine in a traditional Kyoto restaurant with over 70 ye...

Jiki MIyazawa has been awarded a consecutive Michelin star every year since 2014. Its current head c...

Japanese Cuisine Yuki was created to continue the spirit and inheritance of my grandfather, the foun...

Renowned restaurant in Kyoto, Godan Miyazawa is run by esteemed owner and head chef Masato Miyazawa ...

Listed in the Michelin Guide as 3 Michelin Stars every year since 2011, Isshisouden Nakamura is a wo...

Having been awarded a 1 Michelin star only a year after its establishment, Kiyama is the restaurant ...

Gion Suetomo was founded in 2009 by its owner, Hisashi Suetomo, who trained for many years at the fa...

Bordered by antique shops and steeped in history and culture in the town of Nishitenma, lies a Kyo-k...

Ifuki specializes in serving “Sumibi Kappo” cuisine, cooking in front of the customer using a li...

Enjoy dining at a restaurant and inn along the Kamo River in Kyoto, and savor the cuisine of a world...

2-Michelin starred Koryu has relocated to the Kitahama area of Osaka and in its place now stands Kor...

Awarded consecutive 3 Michelin stars, Osaka’s prestigious Kashiwaya Senriyama Honten has tradi...

Located in Kōyōen, one of Japan’s exclusive residential areas, “Komago” continues to be the ...

“Kashiwaya Senriyama Main Store” is a Osaka’s premier Japanese restaurant that has...

Even while located in the heart of downtown Osaka, Ajikitcho Bunbu-an provides an luxurious and rela...

Ichijunisai Ueno Mino can be found among the beautiful picturesque scenery of green leaves in the sp...

Enjoy luxurious Kyoto cuisine and a spectacular view of the Kamo River at the historic Japanese rest...

Multiple-time Michelin-starred Japanese Cuisine Koryu completed its relocation from Kitashinchi to K...

In Kitahorie, away from the hubbub of the city, lies Ajikitcho Horie, a classic Sukiya-zukuri archit...

Ichijunisai Ueno Toyonaka is located in Toyonaka, Osaka and takes pride in its cuisine which uses da...

The inimitable culture of Kyoto is one that has been passed down over many countless years. Kikusui ...

Kichisen is located near Shimogamo-jinja shrine, a UNESCO world heritage site, on the edge of Kyoto ...

Founded in 1957, Seiwasou is a Japanese restaurant located in Fushimi, Kyoto. Fushimi in Kyoto is a ...